Tougen Anki Project Announces TV Anime Adaptation. Second Phase Set for 2025!

• The TV anime adaptation of “Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood” (written by Yura Urushibara), presently a well-liked collection in AKITASHOTEN’s Weekly Shōnen Champion, has been confirmed. Drawing from the beloved Japanese folktale “Momotaro,” the collection depicts the battle between descendants of Oni (demons) and Momotaro. Since its debut in 2020, the manga has had over 3 million items printed, with its milestone twentieth quantity set to launch on Might eighth. The “Tougen Anki Project” launched in June 2023 with its first installment, a stage play starring Alan Abe and different distinguished actors, which was well-received and has already confirmed a sequel set for January 2025. Because the undertaking’s second installment, the anime’s teaser trailer premiered on the official YouTube channel, asserting the TV collection set for 2025. Concurrently, the official anime web site and X account has launched, releasing teaser visuals and the character visuals and solid for the central characters: Shiki Ichinose, Naito Mudano, and Jin Kougasaki.
• The teaser visible options the protagonist Shiki Ichinose standing earlier than a crumbling constructing, his demon blood overtaking his rationality and driving him right into a frenzied state, all whereas sporting a sinister grin. This picture units the stage for a brand new period of darkish hero tales.
  The teaser trailer showcases pivotal strains from the unique manga and illustrates Shiki’s turmoil upon discovering his demonic heritage, successfully setting the stage for the story’s graduation.
• The casting has additionally been revealed. Kazuki Ura, energetic from the undertaking’s onset and just lately awarded Greatest Lead Actor on the 18th Annual Seiyuu Awards in March, will voice Shiki Ichinose. Hiroshi Kamiya will painting Naito Mudano, a trainer at Rasetsu Academy the place Shiki is enrolled, and Koutaro Nishiyama will voice Shiki’s classmate Jin Kougasaki.
• Roughly a yr because the undertaking’s inception, “Tougen Anki” is now gearing up for its broadcast. Keep tuned for extra updates on this thrilling collection!

Abstract

TOUGEN ANKI
Unique Creator: Yura Urushibara
Serialization: Weekly Shōnen Champion (AKITASHOTEN)
Volumes 1-19 now obtainable! Quantity 20 releases on Might eighth!
*At present printed in seven nations throughout Europe and Asia. The English model is scheduled for launch later this yr on September seventeenth by Yen Press.

Synopsis

“You inherit the blood of an Oni (demon)…”
The bloodlines of “Oni” and “Momotaro” have been handed down amongst sure people for generations. Way back, the Oni, conscious of their very own ferocity, lived in seclusion. Nevertheless, their peace was shattered by an invasion led by Momotaro. Over hundreds of years, these two factions fashioned the “Momotaro Agency” and the “Oni Agency,” respectively, and have been locked in battle ever since.
The protagonist, Shiki Ichinose, immediately learns of his Oni lineage following an sudden assault by Momotaro. This revelation units Shiki on a path to find the future that lies inside his blood — a gathering with the Oni dwelling inside him.
— A brand new era of darkish heroics begins right here on this story of demons!

Characters

SHIKI ICHINOSE (VA: KAZUKI URA)
The protagonist who inherits the blood of an Oni. Shiki’s life is turned the wrong way up when he’s immediately attacked by a “Momotaro,” main him to find his true Oni heritage. Following this revelation, he enrolls in Rasetsu Academy, a coaching college for Oni.

NAITO MUDANO (VA: HIROSHI KAMIYA)
An teacher at Rasetsu Academy. Naito is a rationalist who despises inefficiency and wastefulness.

JIN KOUGASAKI (VA: KOUTARO NISHIYAMA)
A classmate of Shiki at Rasetsu Academy who’s at all times seen carrying a black masks. Jin has a contentious relationship with Shiki, marked by frequent clashes and disagreements.

Official Hyperlinks

Web site: tougenanki-anime-global.com
YouTube: youtube.com/@ItsAnimeJP
TikTok: tiktok.com/@itsanimeenglish

Supply: Official Press Launch