The upcoming KAGURABACHI anime has announced a new cast member, with Yuichi Nakamura voicing Soshiro Azami. A new character visual and character trailer have also been revealed alongside the announcement.
Produced by Cypic, the highly anticipated series is scheduled to premiere in April 2027. The series will stream worldwide on Crunchyroll, excluding select Asian territories.
Character Trailer:
Character Visual:
Character Introduction – Soshiro Azami:
A sorcerer affiliated with the Kamunabi. One of the few people who knows of Chihiro’s existence, which had been kept secret. Possessing extraordinary physical strength that allows him to overwhelm his opponents with devastating blows, he stands out as one of the Kamunabi’s most formidable members.
“KAGURABACHI” Anime World Tour Part 2 Overview:
▼ [Comic Con Africa] “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour –Premiere Screening at Comic Con Africa:
- Location: Johannesburg
- Date & Time: Sunday, September 27, 2026 – 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM SAST
- Venue: Johannesburg Expo Centre (Room: Anime Cinema)
- Details: Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 & Special appearance by anime staff
- Panel Session Guests: Kenta Suzuki (Producer of “Kagurabachi” Anime) *Honorifics omitted *Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
- Official Website: https://comicconafrica.co.za/
▼ [PAX Aus] “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour – Premiere Screening at PAX Aus:
- Location: Melbourne
- Date & Time: Sunday, October 11, 2026 – 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM AEDT
- Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (Room: Quokka Theater)
- Details: Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 & Special appearance by anime staff
- Panel Session Guests: Kenta Suzuki (Producer of “Kagurabachi” Anime) *Honorifics omitted *Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
- Official Website: https://aus.paxsite.com/en-us.html
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
Tomokazu Seki as Kunishige Rokuhira
Katsuyuki Konishi as Togo Shiba
Miku Ito as Hinao
Miyari Nemoto as Char Kyonagi
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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