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Kagurabachi Anime Slated for April 2027 With Cypic and Director Tetsuya Takeuchi

Shueisha is pairing the launch with a world tour that previews Episode 1 to build a global fan base.

Overview

  • The adaptation is officially set for April 2027 with studio Cypic producing, Tetsuya Takeuchi directing, Keigo Sasaki designing the characters, and Taihi Kimura voicing protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira.
  • A World Tour beginning in summer 2026 will screen the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 at international events and culminate in Japan with the first full Episode 1 showing.
  • A teaser visual and short trailer introduced the anime’s look and arrived with comments from creator Takeru Hokazono and members of the creative team.
  • The manga surpassed 4 million copies in circulation after Friday’s Volume 11 release, and Chapters 1–17 are temporarily free to read on MANGA Plus.
  • Shochiku and CyberAgent are listed in production roles, while episode count, the exact April premiere date, and streaming partners remain unannounced.