The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Tougen Anki has been officially announced, bringing the popular manga series to the small screens.
Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood revealed a new key visual and a brand-new trailer featuring the opening song at the AnimeJapan 2025 event! While an exact release date has yet to be confirmed, the anime is scheduled to be released sometime in July 2025.
Written and illustrated by Yura Urushibara, it is a dark fantasy battle manga series that has gained a fan following for its intense action, unique power system, and engaging storyline. With its blend of supernatural elements and martial arts combat, the anime adaptation is set to introduce a fresh experience to the shonen anime demographic.
It’s also revealed that Studio Hibari will be in charge of the animation. You can watch the new trailer below!
Tougen Anki Anime – Official Trailer:
Tougen Anki – New Key Visual:
Tougen Anki – Main Cast and Staff:
The full voice cast for the anime, with the characters featured in the key visual above, has also been revealed recently. They are:
- Kazuki Ura as Shiki Ichinose
- Koutarou Nishimia as Jin Kougasaki
- Natsuki Hanae as Jyuuji Yusurube
- Hiroshi Kamiya as Naito Mudano
- Aimi as Kuina Sazanami
- Kaito Miura as Rokuro Kiriyama
- Shogo Sakata as Ikari Yaoroshi
- Manaka Iwami as Homare Byoubugaura
As for the production staff that will be working on the anime adaptation, they are:
- Director: Ato Nonoka
- Assistant Director: Hiroyuki Hashimoto
- Series Composition: Yukie Saguwara
- Music: Kouta Yamamoto
- Character Designer: Ryoko Amisaki
- Art Designer: Hiroyuki Becchaku
- Art Director: Scott MacDonald
- Color Designer: Saki Tada
- Composite Director: Naoki Serizawa
- CG Director: Ryota Fukushima
- Editor: Yumika Okazaki
What is Tougen Anki Anime About?
Tougen Anki takes place in a world where humans coexist with beings known as the Oni and the Momotaro, who possess incredible supernatural abilities.
The story follows Shiki Ichinose, a delinquent high school student who discovers that he is not fully human but rather an Oni. He was raised by a man who was a Momotaro!
As he struggles with this newfound identity, he becomes entangled in a conflict between the Oni and the Momotaro, a secret organization tasked with hunting them down.
With his latent abilities awakening, Shiki is forced into a battle for survival, navigating the complex relationships between humans, Oni, and those who seek to eradicate them.
As he trains to control his powers and learns more about his origins, he finds himself drawn into an ancient war that threatens the balance of the world.
Delivering exhilarating combat and a solid storyline, the anime adaptation has high hopes.
With Tougen Anki finally getting an anime adaptation, manga fans are eager to see how the series will translate to the screen. The anime promises intense action and a compelling storyline that will appeal to shonen and dark fantasy enthusiasts alike!
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