‘Kagurabachi’ anime heralds new era for shonen, drops teaser and sets release date

The breakout manga Kagurabachi is officially heading to television, with a teaser trailer confirming an anime adaptation set to premiere in April 2027.

The announcement was made during a recent industry showcase by Jump Press, alongside the first footage from the series, which offers a first glimpse of its edgy, stylised action. The adaptation will be directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi, with character designs by Keigo Sasaki, and animation handled by CyPic.