TOUGEN ANKI PROJECT ANNOUNCES TV ANIME ADAPTATION. SECOND PHASE SET FOR 2025!

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TOKYO, JAPAN – May 7, 2024 – The TV anime adaptation of “Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood” (written by Yura Urushibara), currently a popular series in AKITASHOTEN’s Weekly Shōnen Champion, has been confirmed. Drawing from the beloved Japanese folktale “Momotaro,” the series depicts the conflict between descendants of Oni (demons) and Momotaro.

Since its debut in 2020, the manga has had over 3 million units printed, with its milestone 20th volume set to release on May 8th. The “Tougen Anki Project” launched in June 2023 with its first installment, a stage play starring Alan Abe and other prominent actors, which was well-received and has already confirmed a sequel set for January 2025. As the project’s second installment, the anime’s teaser trailer premiered on the official YouTube channel, announcing the TV series set for 2025. Concurrently, the official anime website and X account has launched, releasing teaser visuals and the character visuals and cast for the central characters: Shiki Ichinose, Naito Mudano, and Jin Kougasaki.

The teaser visual features the protagonist Shiki Ichinose standing before a crumbling building, his demon blood overtaking his rationality and driving him into a frenzied state, all while sporting a sinister grin. This image sets the stage for a new era of dark hero tales.

The teaser trailer showcases pivotal lines from the original manga and illustrates Shiki’s turmoil upon discovering his demonic heritage, effectively setting the stage for the story’s commencement.

The casting has also been revealed. Kazuki Ura, active from the project’s onset and recently awarded Best Lead Actor at the 18th Annual Seiyuu Awards in March, will voice Shiki Ichinose. Hiroshi Kamiya will portray Naito Mudano, a teacher at Rasetsu Academy where Shiki is enrolled, and Koutaro Nishiyama will voice Shiki’s classmate Jin Kougasaki.

Approximately a year since the project’s inception, “Tougen Anki” is now gearing up for its broadcast. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting series!

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