Shabake gets trailer and release date

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The official website for the anime Shabake has revealed a new trailer and visual. However, fans have just learned its official release date.

Shabake anime will be released in October 2025. Therefore, the anime was directed by Takahiro Ōkawa at the animation studio BN Pictures .

Shabake
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Shabake Synopsis:

Set in the Edo period, the story follows Ichitarō, a gentle yet fragile young man protected by a mysterious spirit. Renowned voice actor Daiki Yamashita will voice the protagonist in the adaptation.

First published in 2001, the novel series has gone on to have several sequential volumes and has accumulated over 10 million copies in circulation.

However, Shabake has already inspired two live-action series, manga, plays, musicals, radio dramas, picture books, and even an online anime released in July 2021. However, the new TV adaptation will have an entirely new cast and crew compared to the previous version.

Source: Official Website

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