Tougen Anki anime release date set, BAND-MAID to perform ending song
The highly anticipated television anime adaptation of Yura Urushibara’s dark fantasy manga, Tougen Anki: Dark Demon of Paradise, is officially set to premiere on July 11th.
Distribution company REMOW made the announcement on Wednesday 7TH May, also revealing exciting news for eager fans: the first three episodes of the anime will receive an advance theatrical screening in Japan.
Adding to the excitement, the globally renowned rock band BAND-MAID will perform the anime’s ending theme song, titled “What is justice?”
Fans in Tokyo will have an early opportunity to delve into the world of “Tougen Anki” at a special advance screening of the first three episodes.
This theatrical premiere will take place at United Cinemas Toyosu on June 21st.
The previously announced talented voice cast includes:
- Kazuki Ura as Shiki Ichinose
- Hiroshi Kamiya as Naito Mudano
- Kōtarō Nishiyama as Jin Kougasaki
- Manaka Iwami as Homare Byobugaura
- Shōgo Sakata as Ikari Yaoroshi
- Natsuki Hanae as Juji Yusurube
- Kaito Miura as Rokuro Kiriyama
- Aimi as Kuina Sazanami
The anime is being directed by Ato Nonaka at Studio Hibari, with Hiroyuki Hashimoto serving as the assistant director.
Yukie Sugawara, known for her work on series like “The Idolm@ster SideM” and “No Guns Life,” is handling the writing and supervising the scripts.
Ryoko Amisaki (“Kino’s Journey – The Beautiful World”) is in charge of character design, while Hiroyuki Becchaku is the art designer and Scott MacDonald is directing the art.
Saki Tada is the color key artist, Naoki Serizawa is the compositing director of photography, Ryota Fukushima is directing the CG, and Yumika Okazaki is editing.
The sound direction is helmed by Satoki Iida, and Kohta Yamamoto is composing the music, with Pony Canyon credited for music production.
REMOW provides a thrilling synopsis of the anime’s story:
“You inherit the blood of an Oni (demon)…” For generations, certain humans have carried the bloodlines of “Oni” and “Momotaro.” Long ago, the Oni, aware of their own fierce nature, chose to live in seclusion. However, their peaceful existence was shattered by an invasion led by Momotaro. Over millennia, these two factions evolved into the “Momotaro Agency” and the “Oni Agency,” locked in an enduring conflict.
The protagonist, Shiki Ichinose, finds his life irrevocably changed when he suddenly discovers his Oni heritage after a brutal attack by Momotaro. This revelation propels Shiki on a journey to uncover the destiny within his blood – a fateful encounter with the Oni residing within him.
A thrilling new saga of dark heroism is about to unfold in this demon-filled tale!
Yura Urushibara launched the “Tougen Anki: Dark Demon of Paradise” manga in Akita Publishing’s Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine in June 2020 and the 23rd compiled book volume was released on April 8th.
Yen Press began publishing the manga in English in September 2024, with the third volume scheduled to ship on May 27th.
The manga has previously inspired successful stage play adaptations in Tokyo and Osaka in February 2024 and January 2025, further building anticipation for the upcoming anime series.
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