AMC Global Media’s anime streaming service HIDIVE has announced that it will exclusively stream the upcoming dark fantasy anime BLADE & BASTARD as part of its 2027 simulcast lineup. The main staff was also revealed.
Adapted from creator Kumo Kagyu ‘s light novel series, itself inspired by the legendary Wizardry role-playing game franchise, BLADE & BASTARD is scheduled to premiere in 2027. The series will stream exclusively on HIDIVE for subscribers in the U.S. and Canada, as well as in key overseas markets including U.K., Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
The announcement was accompanied by the worldwide release of the anime’s English-subtitled teaser trailer, which Anime Corner has the exclusive opportunity to share first.
Announcing the acquisition, John Ledford, President of HIDIVE, said:
“We’re thrilled to reveal that the upcoming new anime BLADE & BASTARD will stream exclusively on HIDIVE as part of our 2027 simulcast slate. This eagerly-awaited dark fantasy offers an exciting mix of action and adventure that is sure to entertain audiences all series long. Stay tuned for more news about BLADE & BASTARD!”
Synopsis
Deep in the unexplored reaches of the dungeon, the corpse of a man named ZCA is discovered. Once resurrected, Iarumas loses all memories of his life before death and must now spend his days delving into the dungeon, collecting a finder’s fee for retrieving the bodies of dead adventurers. His skills quickly earn him some grudging respect even as he is scorned for his cold, utilitarian attitude. Because the living keep their distance from him, Iarumas is left to consort primarily with the dead. That is, until he meets Garbage, a feral young swordswoman and sole survivor of a massacred party. With Garbage by his side, Iarumas decides to venture deeper, scouring the dungeon for clues to his past while simultaneously avoiding monsters, traps, and the inevitability of a permanent ashen demise by God’s hand.
BLADE & BASTARD adapts the novel by Goblin Slayer author Kumo Kagyu and Overlord illustrator So-Bin, which began serialization on December 9, 2022 and has published six volumes so far. The novels draw their inspiration from Wizardry, one of gaming’s most influential role-playing franchises, published by Dre Co., Ltd.
A manga adaptation launched on DRE Comics in June 2023 and has since grown to eight collected volumes. English editions of both the light novels and manga are available in print through Yen Press, with digital editions of the novels published by J-Novel Club.
The anime staff includes:
- Director: Tomoki Kobayashi
- Series Composition: Naruhisa Arakawa
- Character Design: Rina Iwamoto
- Monster Design Cooperation: Jun Suemi
- Sound Director: Kisuke Koizumi
- Music: Hayato Matsuo
- Animation Studio: xingfu
BLADE & BASTARD anime main voice cast was previously revealed and consists of the following members:
- Makoto Furukawa as Iarumas
- Tomori Kusunoki as Garbage
- Daiki Yamashita as Raraja
- Saori Hayami as Ainikki
- Shion Wakayama as Berkanan
Fans attending Anime Expo 2026 will have two opportunities to learn more about BLADE & BASTARD during the convention:
- On Saturday, July 4, the series will be featured during the Warner Bros. Japan Animation Production Industry Panel, taking place at 11:30 a.m. Pacific in Room 408AB at the L.A. Convention Center. The panel will include the latest production updates and exclusive giveaways for attendees.
- Later that day, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific in Room 511ABC, the Dre Industry Panel will host an exclusive Q&A session featuring members of the anime’s voice cast.
HIDIVE is streaming The World Is Dancing, The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Road Trip in Another World, and Hell Mode Season 2 in the Summer 2026 season.
Source: Press Release, BLADE & BASTARD Official Website
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