Kagurabachi Anime: April 2027 Release, Cast, Trailers and Streaming

Kagurabachi is scheduled to begin broadcasting and streaming in April 2027. The anime has a confirmed studio, director, voice cast and official teaser, but no exact premiere day or episode count. The latest cast announcement, on October 2, names Yuichi Nakamura as Soshiro Azami.

When does the Kagurabachi anime come out?

The official anime announcement gives April 2027 as the Japanese broadcast window. CyberAgent’s current project details also list broadcasting and streaming for that month. Neither source names a day, weekly time slot or total number of episodes.

The production has promoted the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 at its anime world tour. That preview length does not establish the full episode’s running time.

Who is in the confirmed voice cast?

The October 2 cast announcement introduced Nakamura’s Azami alongside a character visual and trailer. The production describes Azami as a Kamunabi sorcerer who knows about Chihiro’s hidden existence. It has not presented him as the series’ lead or identified him as an antagonist.

Who is making the anime?

Cypic handles the animation, Tetsuya Takeuchi directs and Keigo Sasaki designs the characters. Shochiku and CyberAgent are the production committee leads. The series adapts Takeru Hokazono’s Weekly Shonen Jump manga; the original announcement names Kimura as Chihiro and establishes the April 2027 window.

Where will Kagurabachi stream?

Crunchyroll says it will stream Kagurabachi as the anime airs in April 2027, excluding Japan, China and Korea from its announced territories. The production’s October 2 release also lists MUSE and SMG HOLDINGS among distribution partners. Check the relevant service’s local listing closer to launch for regional availability and timing.

Are there official Kagurabachi trailers?

Yes. The official English teaser comes from CyberAgent ANIME Global. The October cast announcement also links an English character trailer for Azami, alongside its Japanese version. Those previews confirm the announced characters and production; they do not establish how much of the manga the first season will cover.

What is the story about?

The official premise follows Chihiro, an aspiring swordsmith whose father Kunishige is killed when the Hishaku steal six powerful Enchanted Blades. Chihiro takes up Enten, the seventh blade left behind by his father, and pursues the group. The anime production has not confirmed its first season’s full story arc or ending point.