Joseph Luster
May 7, 2025 
An anime adaptation was revealed for Yura Urushibara’s Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood exactly one year ago. Now we have a date for the series, which will premiere on July 11, as well as plans to hold a world premiere at AFA Indonesia 2025 on June 7.
The first three episodes will also have a premiere after that and ahead of the broadcast debut in Japan on June 21, with a U.S. premiere to follow at Anime Expo 2025.
Additionally, Japanese rock band BAND-MAID has been announced as the ending song performer, closing episodes out with the track “What is justice?”
Ato Nonaka directs the Tougen Anki anime, with Hiroyuki Hashimoto as assistant director, Yukie Sugawara as series composition writer, Ryoko Amisaki as character designer and KOHTA YAMAMOTO as music composer. The anime is being produced at Studio Hibari.
The main cast includes Kazuki Ura as Shiki Ichinose, Hiroshi Kamiya as Naito Mudano and Kotaro Nishiyama as Jin Kougasaki.
Synopsis:
“You inherit the blood of an Oni (demon)…”
The bloodlines of “Oni” and “Momotaro” have been passed down among certain humans for generations. Long ago, the Oni, aware of their own ferocity, lived in seclusion. However, their peace was shattered by an invasion led by Momotaro. Over thousands of years, these two factions formed the “Momotaro Agency” and the “Oni Agency,” respectively, and have been locked in conflict ever since.
The protagonist, Shiki Ichinose, suddenly learns of his Oni lineage following an unexpected attack by Momotaro. This revelation sets Shiki on a path to discover the destiny that lies within his blood — a meeting with the Oni dwelling within him.
— A new generation of dark heroics begins here in this tale of demons!
Source: Crunchyroll News
