Quick answer: The Fool Night anime premieres worldwide on Netflix on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and the whole series is released that day. It is a Netflix original produced by Sunrise and Shaft, adapted from Kasumi Yasuda’s manga. The episode count has not been announced.
The Fool Night anime release date is set for late November. Netflix has confirmed that the adaptation of Kasumi Yasuda’s sci-fi manga arrives as a full-series drop, so there is no weekly wait. Here is what is confirmed, who is involved and what the story is about.
When does the Fool Night anime come out?
All episodes of Fool Night start streaming on Thursday, November 26, 2026, only on Netflix, in every region where Netflix operates. The date was revealed in a second teaser trailer alongside new cast announcements, and Anime News Network and What’s on Netflix both report it.
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Release date | Thursday, November 26, 2026 |
| Platform | Netflix (worldwide) |
| Release format | Full series at once |
| Studios | Sunrise and Shaft |
| Episode count | Not announced |
| English dub | Adam McArthur and Olivia Liang announced (full cast not announced) |
What is Fool Night about?
The story follows Toshiro Kamiya, who struggles financially while caring for his sick mother. In this world, people can turn into plants, and Anime News Network says he considers going through the procedure, called transfloration, in exchange for money. Producer Ryusuke Suzuki has said the story takes place entirely at night, and the director has said the series is about people who want to stay strong even at their weakest.
Who is in the Fool Night cast?
- Koki Uchiyama as Toshiro Kamiya
- Minako Kotobuki as Yomiko Horai
- Junya Enoki as Akira Yatsuka
- Aya Endo as Saeko Kanaeno
- Kiyomitsu Mizuuchi as Jin Hiragishi
Enoki, Endo and Mizuuchi were the latest additions announced with the Netflix date. For the English dub, Anime Corner reports that Adam McArthur and Olivia Liang have been announced; their roles and the rest of the English cast have not been revealed.
Who is making the Fool Night anime?
Sunrise and Shaft collaborate on the series, which Netflix lists as a Japanese original anime. Director Yukawa leads the team; outlets spell the given name differently, so we use the surname only. Anime News Network lists the following staff:
- Script: Jin Tanaka
- Music: Tatsuya Kato
- Character design: Robert Sato
- Sound director: Yota Tsuruoka
Is Fool Night based on a manga?
Yes. The anime adapts Kasumi Yasuda’s manga, serialized in Shogakukan’s Big Comic Superior since November 2020. Its 13th volume came out on June 30, 2026, and Viz Media licenses the manga in English. If you want to read it first, buy it through legal retailers or Viz.
Is there an official Fool Night trailer?
Yes. Netflix Anime posted the official second teaser, embedded below, and it repeats the November 26 date. More anime coming to the platform is covered in our November 2026 movies and TV release calendar.
What else is new in anime this week?
The announcements keep coming. See our story on the Bocchi the Rock! movie, the Fall 2026 anime season guide for what is airing now, and the latest anime news roundup. More stories are in Anime News. We will update this page when Netflix confirms the episode count and the full English cast.
Sources: Anime News Network, What’s on Netflix, Anime Corner, Netflix Anime on YouTube.
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FAQ
When does the Fool Night anime release?
All episodes stream on Netflix on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Where can I watch the Fool Night anime?
It is a Netflix original, available worldwide on Netflix only.
How many episodes does Fool Night have?
The episode count has not been announced yet.
Sources: Anime News Network, What’s on Netflix, Anime Corner, Netflix Anime (YouTube).