Tougen Anki: Trailer Announces 2025 Release

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The long-awaited anime Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood received news this Tuesday (08). Now, fans can check out the new trailer, which further increases expectations, in addition to the revelation of the series' release date.

Tougen Anki anime takes place in the July 2025 season with animation by the HIBARI (Assassination Classroom).

Tougen Anki anime
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Synopsis Tougen Anki

"You carry the blood of demons..." Long ago, the Oni and Momotaro bloodlines coexisted in conflict. The Oni, aware of their savage nature, lived in isolation until they were attacked by the Momotaro. Thus, the Momotaro Kikan and Oni Kikan organizations emerged, waging a war that has lasted millennia. The protagonist Shiki Ichinose unexpectedly discovers he is an Oni when he suffers a sudden attack from the Momotaro. But now , he must face the destiny of carrying the spirit of an Oni within him and face intense challenges.
A story of dark heroes begins here!

Anime production

  • Original manga : Yura Urushibara ( Weekly Shonen Champion , Akita Shoten)
  • Director : Ato Nonaka
  • Assistant Director : Hiroyuki Hashimoto
  • Script and series composition : Yukie Sugawara
  • Character Design : Ryoko Ami
  • Art direction : Hiroyuki Betsuyaku
  • Director of photography : Naoki Serizawa
  • CG Supervision : Ryota Fukushima
  • Editing : Yumika Okazaki
  • Sound Direction : Riki Iida
  • Soundtrack : KOHTA YAMAMOTO
  • Music production : Pony Canyon
  • Animation studio : Studio Hibari

Therefore, the manga is written and illustrated by Yura Urushibara, serialized in Akita Shoten's shōnen magazine since June 2020. Finally, the manga surpassed 2.2 million copies sold, adding up the 14 published volumes.

Source: Official Website

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