The hit dark-sword action manga Kagurabachi from Weekly Shonen Jump is finally getting a TV anime, premiering in April 2027. The series is animated by the new studio Cypic and directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi, known for iconic battle episodes in NARUTO. Here is everything confirmed so far: release window, staff, announced cast, the world-first premiere “World Tour,” and the teaser visual.
When does the Kagurabachi anime start? Release & staff
The Kagurabachi TV anime is scheduled to premiere in April 2027. Animation production is handled by Cypic, a studio under the CyberAgent group, with Shochiku and CyberAgent serving as the production leads.
Original: Takeru Hokazono (Weekly Shonen Jump)
Director: Tetsuya Takeuchi
Character Design: Keigo Sasaki
Animation: Cypic
Production leads: Shochiku & CyberAgent
Story & protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira
Kagurabachi follows Chihiro Rokuhira, a boy raised by his swordsmith father Kunishige. When a group of sorcerers murders his father, Chihiro takes up the enchanted blade “Enten” and sets out on a path of revenge, chasing his father’s killers and the six enchanted swords scattered across the world.
Announced cast
Three main cast members were revealed alongside the announcement.
Additional cast will be announced in future updates.
World-first premiere: the World Tour
A World Tour has been announced ahead of broadcast. From summer 2026, the first 20 minutes of episode 1 will screen at anime events around the world. The tour finale in Japan will screen the full first episode as a world premiere, ahead of the TV broadcast.
• Summer 2026 onward: first 20 min of ep.1 screened worldwide
• Japan finale: full ep.1 world premiere
Teaser visual & PV highlights
The teaser visual shows Chihiro readying the blade “Enten” against a backdrop of three swirling goldfish—Aka, Kuro and Nishiki—a signature motif of the series. Original creator Takeru Hokazono also drew a celebratory illustration.
FAQ
A. April 2027. The broadcasting network has not yet been announced.
A. Cypic, a studio under the CyberAgent group.
A. Taihi Kimura, winner of Best New Actor at the 20th Seiyu Awards.
Summary
Jump’s global hit Kagurabachi premieres as a TV anime in April 2027, animated by Cypic and directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi, with Taihi Kimura as Chihiro. A World Tour starting in summer 2026 lets fans experience episode 1 early. Stay tuned for additional cast and network details.
Information is current as of publication and subject to change. Please check official sources for the latest details.
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