BAND-MAID will be performing the ending theme song of the show.
Tougen Anki is definitely one of the most-awaited new releases of Summer 2025. It was announced that the anime will air worldwide on 11 July, 2025. Alongside this news, fans received many other updates about conventions centering around the show. More importantly, the popular musical group BAND-MAID is performing the ending theme song ‘What is Justice?’ Get ready for the epic battle between the Oni and Momotaro clans.
Tougen Anki to release compilation movie before premiere
Although the official broadcast is beginning in July, the first three episodes of the series will get a Japanese theatrical release. The cast of the anime will interact with fans after the screening on 21 June. Moreover, after episode 1 of the series premieres in AFA Indonesia 2025, Shiki Ichinose’s voice actor Kazuki Ura will appear at the Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles, which will take place from 3 to 6 July. It was also announced that the original manga will receive a spin-off series soon.
The cast of Tougen Anki includes:
- Shiki Ichinose voiced by Kazuki Ura
- Naito Mudano voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya
- Jin Kougasaki voiced by Koutaro Nishimiya
- Homare Byobugaura voiced by Manaka Iwami
- Ikari Yaoroshi voiced by Shogo Sakata
- Juji Yusurube voiced by Natsuki Hanae
- Rokuro Kirimiya voiced by Kaito Miura
- Kuina Sazanami voiced by Aimi
- Kyora Oiranzaka voiced by Ryōhei Kimura
Based on Yura Urushibara’s manga, the Tougen Anki anime is being produced by Studio Hibari. Ato Nonaka is directing the show while Yukie Sugawara is handling the series composition. Ryoko Amisaki is the character designer while Kohta Yamamoto is handling the music. The music production is being done by Pony Canyon. The opening theme song ‘Overnight’ is being performed by The Oral Cigarettes.
The official website of the anime describes its story as:
The bloodlines of “Oni” and “Momotaro” have been passed down among certain humans for generations.
Long ago, the Oni, aware of their own ferocity, lived in seclusion. However, their peace was shattered by an invasion led by Momotaro.
Over thousands of years, these two factions formed the “Momotaro Agency” and the “Oni Agency,” respectively, and have been locked in conflict ever since.The protagonist, Shiki Ichinose, suddenly learns of his Oni lineage following an unexpected attack by Momotaro.
This revelation sets Shiki on a path to discover the destiny that lies within his blood — a meeting with the Oni dwelling within him.—A new generation of dark heroics begins here in this tale of demons!
