TOUGEN ANKI: Legend of the Cursed Blood revealed a new key visual, trailer and voice cast, as well as the worldwide streaming platforms and release date. Set to be “one of the most widely-available new anime of 2025,” the anime will be available on Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Prime Video. Additional streaming services were also announced for Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
Yura Urushibara writes and draws the TOUGEN ANKI manga series, which has been serialized in AKITASHOTEN’s Weekly Shonen Champion magazine since 2020. The manga has sold over 7 million copies in Japan so far. It draws inspiration from the Japanese folktale Momotaro, centering on a conflict between two bloodlines: the oni (demon) descendants and the heirs of Momotaro.
The story follows protagonist Shiki Ichinose, who learns of his demon ancestry after being attacked by members of the Momotaro faction. This then sets him on a path to uncover his inner powers and the legacy of the Oni. Studio HIBARI is animating.
TOUGEN ANKI – New Anime Trailer, Voice Cast & Visual
A premiere event was held today in Japan, where the first three episodes were screened. A post-screening discussion included cast members Kazuki Ura (Shiki), Hiroshi Kamiya (Naito), and Koutaro Nishiyama (Jin), who discussed the series’ themes and production.
During the event, the third trailer for the anime was shown, showing more combat scenes involving the Momotaro Agency. THE ORAL CIGARETTES perform the opening song “OVERNIGHT,” while the ending song is “What is justice?” by BAND-MAID.
Five additional cast members were also announced:
- Daisuke Kishio as Tsubakiri Momomiya
- Mariya Ise as Yomogi Momokusa
- Tsuyoshi Koyama as Tsuyoshi Ichinose
- Yasunori Masutani as Samidare Momoya
- Megumi Ogata as the Principal
A new key visual featuring the Oni and Momotaro agencies facing each other was also revealed.
Spin-off and Companion Anime
Alongside the main series, a mini companion anime titled Onimomomomo will also air weekly. A pre-release special episode was made available on June 21, showing Rasetsu Academy characters re-enacting the Momotaro legend.
TOUGEN ANKI Worldwide Anime Streaming Platforms
As of the June 21 announcement, TOUGEN ANKI: Legend of the Cursed Blood anime will be available on the following services (availability varies by region):
- Global platforms: Crunchyroll, Prime Video (worldwide except Japan and Mainland China), Netflix (worldwide except Japan)
- Latin America: anime onegai, Bandplay
- EMEA and Asia: ADN, Anime Generation, iQIYI International, Bilibili, Laftel, Bahamut, MyVideo, and several regional OTT platforms including KKTV, friDay, LINE TV, ANIWON, TVING, WAVVE, WATCHA PLAY, KT genieTV, SK BTV, and LG U+TV
Viewers are advised that release dates and availability may differ by platform and region.
Additional Information
We previously spoke with the main voice cast of TOUGEN ANKI ahead of its premiere, which included Kazuki Ura (Shiki Ichinose), Hiroshi Kamiya (Naito Mudano), and Koutaro Nishiyama (Jin Kogasaki). Since then, the cast has grown to also feature Aimi as Kuina Sazanami, Kaito Miura as Rokuro Kiriyama, Natsuki Hanae as Jyuji Yusurube, Shogo Sakata as Ikari Yaoroshi, and Manaka Iwami as Homare Byoubugaura.
TOUGEN ANKI: Legend of the Cursed Blood is helmed by director Ato Nonaka, with Hiroyuki Hashimoto serving as assistant director. The series composition and script are handled by Yukie Sugawara, while Ryoko Amisaki is in charge of character design. The music for the anime is composed by KOHTA YAMAMOTO and produced by PONY CANYON.
Source: Press Release, TOUGEN ANKI Official Website
© Yura Urushibara (AKITASHOTEN) /TOUGEN ANKI PROJECT
