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 raises expectations even further, in addition to revealing the series' expected release date.
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Tougen Anki anime will take place in the July 2025 season with animation from the HIBARI (Assassination Classroom) studio.
Tougen Anki Synopsis
“You carry the blood of demons…” For a long time, the lineages of the Oni and the Momotaro have 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 that he is an Oni when he suffers a sudden attack from the Momotaro. But now , he will have to face the destiny of carrying the spirit of an Oni within himself and facing 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 exceeded 2.2 million copies sold totaling the 14 volumes published.
Source: Official Website