Is Fool Night based on a book?

Common questions

Is Fool Night based on a book?

Yes. Fool Night is based on Kasumi Yasuda's manga of the same name, serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Superior since November 2020 (13 volumes so far; Viz Media publishes it in English). It is set in a future without sunlight where people can be turned into plants. The anime, a first collaboration between Sunrise and Shaft, arrives on Netflix worldwide on November 26, 2026.

Who wrote the book Fool Night is based on?

Fool Night is based on Fool Night by Kasumi Yasuda, first published in 2020.

When does Fool Night come out?

Fool Night premieres on Thursday, November 26, 2026 on Netflix.

Should I read the book before watching Fool Night?

If you like knowing the full story first, read Fool Night before you watch. Adaptations often change or condense the plot, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the show.