The upcoming anime adaptation of KAGURABACHI has announced its first international World Tour ahead of its official broadcast in April 2027. The anime is being produced by Cypic, known for works such as Umamusume: Cinderella Gray and The Summer Hikaru Died.
As part of the “Kagurabachi Anime World Tour,” fans will be able to watch an exclusive preview featuring the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 at several major anime conventions around the world.
The tour will begin at Anime Expo in Los Angeles on July 3, 2026, followed by Japan Expo in Paris on July 9, AnimagiC in Mannheim on August 1, and Anime NYC in New York on August 22.
Selected events will also feature special panel discussions with members of the anime production team, including voice actor Taihi Kimura, manga editor Takuro Imamura, cross-media producer Riki Azuma, and anime producer Koichi Yasuda.
“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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