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Tougen Anki: Trailer announces release for 2025

Rafael Shinzo
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My name is Rafael Alves, known as Shinzo. I created the AnimeNew website in 2009 to offer news about anime, manga, and games directly from Japan.

The highly anticipated 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 will premiere in the July 2025 season, animated by studio 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 for millennia. The protagonist, Shiki Ichinose, unexpectedly discovers he is an Oni after suffering a sudden attack from the Momotaro. But now , he will have to face the destiny of carrying the spirit of an Oni within him and confront 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
  • Screenplay and series composition : Yukie Sugawara
  • Character design : Ryoko Ami
  • Art direction : Hiroyuki Betsuyaku
  • Director of Photography : Naoki Serizawa
  • CG Supervision : Ryota Fukushima
  • Edited by : Yumika Okazaki
  • Sound direction : Riki Iida
  • Soundtrack : KOHTA YAMAMOTO
  • Musical production : Pony Canyon
  • Animation studio : Studio Hibari

Therefore, the manga is written and illustrated by Yura Urushibara, and has been serialized in Akita Shoten's shōnen magazine since June 2020. Ultimately, the manga has surpassed 2.2 million copies sold across its 14 published volumes.

Source: Official Website