The TV anime adaptation of KAGURABACHI, based on the manga by Takeru Hokazono, has unveiled a new character visual and promotional video for protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira, voiced by Taihi Kimura.
Produced by Cypic, the highly anticipated series is scheduled to premiere in April 2027.
Character Trailer:
Character Visual:
Character Introduction – Chihiro Rokuhira:
A quiet boy who sets out on a journey to avenge his father, who was killed by the Hishaku, and to recover the six stolen Enchanted Blades. With the remaining seventh Enchanted Blade in hand, he walks a blood-soaked path. In the newly unveiled character trailer, the protagonist, Chihiro Rokuhira, emerges with a piercing gaze that seems to shoot right through the viewer.
“I can’t allow slime like you to wield katana.” — These words harbor his unwavering conviction and his resolve to bear the weight of it all. Clad in a jet-black coat and accompanied by the black goldfish, his figure exudes a quiet yet overwhelming presence, foreshadowing the epic battles that are about to unfold.
“KAGURABACHI” Anime World Tour Part 1 Overview:
▼ [Anime Expo] “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour – World Premiere Screening at Anime Expo:
- Location: Los Angeles
- Date & Time: Friday, July 3, 2026 / 4:45 – 6:05 PM PDT
- Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center (Room: JW Marriott Diamond)
- Details: Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 & Special appearance by anime cast and staff
- Panel Session Guests: Taihi Kimura (as Chihiro Rokuhira), Takuro Imamura (Editor of “Kagurabachi” Manga), Koichi Yasuda (Producer of “Kagurabachi” Anime) *Honorifics omitted *Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
- Official Website: https://www.anime-expo.org
▼ [Japan Expo] “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour – Premiere Screening at Japan Expo:
- Location: Paris
- Date & Time: Thursday, July 9, 2026 / 3:30 – 4:30 PM CEST
- Venue: Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte (Room: Yuzu Stage)
- Details: Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 & Special appearance by anime staff
- Panel Session Guests: Riki Azuma (Cross-Media Producer of “Kagurabachi” Manga ), Koichi Yasuda (Producer of “Kagurabachi” Anime)
*Honorifics omitted *Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice. - Official Website: https://www.japan-expo-france.jp/
▼ [AnimagiC] “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour – Premiere Screening at AnimagiC:
- Location: Mannheim
- Date & Time: Saturday, August 1, 2026 / 10:30 -11:00 PM CEST
- Venue: Rosengarten Mannheim (Room: Mozart Hall)
- Details: Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 *Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
- Official Website: https://animagic.de/
▼ [Anime NYC 2026] “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour – Premiere Screening at Anime NYC:
- Location: New York
- Date & Time: Saturday, August 22, 2026 Time to be announced
- Venue: Javits Convention Center (Room: Main Stage)
- Details: Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 *Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
- Official Website: https://animenyc.com/
Global Release and World Tour
A global rollout has also been confirmed in partnership with MUSE and SMG Holdings, among others.
Before the full release, a Kagurabachi World Tour will begin in summer 2026, featuring special preview screenings of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 across multiple international locations. The tour will conclude in Japan in spring 2027 with the first full screening of Episode 1 ahead of the official broadcast.
Teaser Visual:
CAST:
Taihi Kimura as Chihiro Rokuhira
STAFF:
Original Work: ”Kagurabachi” by Takeru Hokazono (Serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump)
Director: Tetsuya Takeuchi
Character Design: Keigo Sasaki
Production: Cypic
Production Committee Leads: Shochiku & CyberAgent
INTRODUCTION:
A single stroke opens a new era, cutting a path from Japan to the world— Weekly Shonen Jump’s Neo-Japanese Sword Action series begins here! From day one, the Kagurabachi manga has captivated fans, weaving a blood-soaked tale of revenge through breathtaking sword-fight sequences. And now, known for its uncompromising quality, animation studio Cypic brings the story to life with jaw-dropping visuals!
STORY:
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.
Source: Press Release
©Takeru Hokazono/SHUEISHA,Project Kagurabachi
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