KAGURABACHI anime will officially stream on Crunchyroll worldwide, with Katsuyuki Konishi joining the voice cast as Togo Shiba. The highly anticipated anime is set to premiere in April 2027, while it will have its world premiere next month during Anime Expo 2026.
Crunchyroll will stream the anime globally, excluding Japan, Mainland China, North Korea, and South Korea.
Studio Cypic is in charge of the animation production, with Tetsuya Takeuchi as the director. Takeuchi is famously known for the Rock Lee vs Gaara fight in Naruto. We previously also had the chance to interview CyberAgent’s Takahiro Yamauchi, who talked about the company and its goal of creating “high-quality Japanese animation works that can be accepted globally.”
The main staff for the anime includes:
- Director: Tetsuya Takeuchi
- Character Design: Keigo Sasaki
- Production: Cypic
Previously, the anime revealed the following voice cast:
- Taihi Kimura as Chihiro Rokuhira
- Tomokazu Seki as Kunishige Rokuhira
Some of Konishi’s most popular roles include those of Tengei Uzui in Demon Slayer, Enjin in Gachiakuta, Kamina in Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Diavolo in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, among many others. You can see his new character below.
Character description: A veteran sorcerer and long-time friend of the Rokuhira family. Following Kunishige’s death, he helps Chihiro in his quest for revenge. Despite his easygoing nature, his true strength is immeasurable. He used to be a member of the Kamunabi, the government’s sorcerer organization.
An interview with Konishi was also published:
Q. What are your impressions of the character you voice, and what did you
keep in mind while voicing them?
A: To me, Shiba is the kind of guy who’s carefree on the surface, but deep down, has a solid core and real strength. I worked with the staff to make sure my performance wasn’t overdoing it, and instead focused on bringing out the effortless confidence of someone who is genuinely powerful. I still threw in a few quirky touches here and there, though! I hope they help make Shiba a breath of fresh air for the audience. Above all, I hope you can really feel how much he cares about the Rokuhiras, both father and son! It’s a really tough role to play (lol), but it’s incredibly fun!!
Q. How did you feel when you were cast, and what are your thoughts on the anime?
A: I first read Kagurabachi when the first volume of the manga was released, and I knew right then that if it ever got an anime adaptation, I absolutely wanted to be a part of it. Now that my dream has come true, I couldn’t be happier. I’m so excited to see what kind of anime it turns out to be.
Q. What were your thoughts when you first read the manga?
A: Both the characters and the story are so gritty and cool! It felt like watching a movie. What struck me
the most when reading the manga, though, was how beautifully the goldfish were depicted. I can’t
wait to see how they are brought to life in the anime.
Q. What is Shiba’s greatest charm?
A: His elusive, hard-to-pin-down vibe is just really cool. His demeanor—or rather, his way of life—acts
as a perfect cushion for such a gritty story. I really feel he’s an essential character in this tale of
revenge.
Q: How would you describe the appeal of the series in one phrase?
A: “Cinematic, revenge-driven swordplay action.”
Following premiere screenings at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, Japan Expo in Paris, and AnimagiC in Germany, the anime will also screen at Otakon in Washington, D.C. on August 2, before concluding the tour at Anime NYC later that month. Most events will feature an advance screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1, with select venues also hosting staff and cast appearances.
The story follows the young Chihiro, who was trained by his father to become a swordsmith. After his father is murderer, Chihiro sets on a path of revenge to avenge him with yakuza and sorcerers standing against him. The official synopsis:
Flames of resolve, kindled by hatred.
Chihiro Rokuhira is a boy who aspires to become a swordsmith, and took daily training under his
father Kunishige, a renowned swordsmith. Their days, once filled with laughter, are brutally torn apart
by an attack from the mysterious sorcerer organization, the Hishaku.
What is stolen from them are the six Enchanted Blades—swords of immense power capable of
shaping the fate of the nation—and the gentle, warm life they once shared.
From that day on, everything changed. In a world engulfed in darkness, Chihiro takes up Enten, the
seventh Enchanted Blade left behind by his father, and sets out on a blood-soaked path of revenge.
The first teaser trailer for the anime exceeded 6 million views within the first 24 hours, and you can check it out below.
Source: Press Release, KAGURABACHI Official Website
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