The Tougen Anki anime has officially been confirmed for production and this announcement was made on May 7, 2024. The series will be based on the Japanese manga of the same name written and illustrated by Urushibara Yura. The manga is divided into nineteen volumes and the total number of chapters exceed a hundred and fifty.
The announcement of Tougen Anki anime was made along with an official release of the teaser trailer along with a visual. Moreover, the cast details have also been revealed to top the cake. This eponymous dark story will also be getting its twentieth volume for the manga on May 8, 2024, implying that the story has ample material to cover from and if the pilot season witnesses success, the series might set in for the long haul.
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Tougen Anki anime teaser breakdown and plot details
Tougen Anki anime is based on the manga titled Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood, which is dark fantasy series and follows a mystical and bloody feud between the Oni and Momotaro bloodlines. The basic premise of the story introduces us to the reality of this feud and how both of these bloodlines have been passed down among humans for generations.
The plot narrates that long ago the Oni tribe used to live in seclusion due to their ferocious nature, however, an invasion by the Momotaro marked the beginning of a blood battle that would continue for centuries. This conflict has been ongoing for thousands of years and the two factions namely Momotaro Agency and Oni Agency have been constantly attempting to wipe each other out.
When we look at the Tougen Anki teaser trailer, we will first be encountering the an introduction to this bitter rivalry.
- The first scene in the teaser trailer starts with a blood-rain, a symbol of the overarching theme of blood that is prevalent in the narrative.
- It follows the life of Shiki Ichinose who discovers that he carries the blood of the Oni. An unexpected attack by Momotaro and the murder of his father sets him on a path of vengeance.
The teaser also sheds light on Shiki’s powers and how the demon blood within him takes a monstrous shape and emits a collapsing aura. The teaser ends with the tagline – “The descendant of the Oni vs. the descendant of the Momotaro”, signifying the duality that persists in the narrative. This duality will be further explored as we proceed with Shiki’s training and his evolution as a master of his blood, and the various challenges that will be altering his faith on his beliefs, much like the typical shonen plot that is meant to bring closure through calamity.
Tougen Anki anime release date – a look into the possible window of release
Tougen Anki anime is set to release in 2025, however, no additional information regarding the anime has been revealed so far. Moreover, the announcement made by the distribution company REMOW only revealed the release window, teaser, and details of three cast members.
As the series goes into production, more details will be revealed about a fixed release date, but we can expect the anime to air sometime around Spring 2025. Moreover, given the fact that it is already under production, it might be the case that the anime arrives earlier than anticipated.
Tougen Anki anime cast details – a three member team to sow the seeds
- The protagonist, Shiki Ichinose, will be voiced by Kazuki Ura. He will embark on his journey to seize control over his oni blood by enrolling into the Rasetsu Academy.
- The second most important character is Naito Mudano, is an instructor at the Rasetsu Academy, will be voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya. His role is to push Shiki to his limits.
- The final cast member who has been announced so far is Jin Kougasaki, and he will be voiced by Kotaro Nishiyama. Jin is a classmate of Shiki at the academy and is set to have a very contentious and strained relationship with Shiki, often resulting in physical confrontations and ideological disagreements.
Final thoughts on Tougen Anki
The Tougen Anki manga has already inspired a stage play that ran in Tokyo and Osaka in February, 2024. A sequel to this stage play is set to arrive in January, 2025. Given its popularity among the audience, the anime should also receive the same love and praise. Finally, before the anime hits the screen, fans across the world will receive the manga in English that is set to be distributed by Yen Press starting September 17, 2024.