Tougen Anki anime’s official website has just unveiled the preview and synopsis for the series’ up and coming 5th episode.
Synopsis for the episode is as following:
“When Mudano learns of the crisis of the Kyoto branch of the Oni Agency, he takes the four seasons to the rescue. In Kyoto, Momomiya Gokiri, the commander of the Momotaro-institutional fighting unit, attacked the ogres with his second-in-command, Momokusa Ho, and others. They were trying to move forward with a terrible plan. On the other hand, the Kyoto branch of the Oni-mon organization was busy treating the injured who were brought in in large numbers. Mudano leaves the four seasons to Kyoya KAIKAIKAWA, the head of the support unit, and goes to the front line to prevent Momotaro’s attack. While Empresszaki and others begin to help with the rescue, Shiki is told to take care of the protected girl Mei. The four seasons are cheerfully talking to Mei, who is separated from her parents due to the attack on the Momotaro Agency. However, soon after, Mei’s parents were among the bodies that were brought in.“
The English dub cast includes:
- Zeno Robinson as Shiki Ichinose
- Stephen Fu as Naito Mudano
- Khoi Dao as Jin Kougasaki
- Erica Mendez as Homare Byobugaura
- Alejandro Saab as Ikari Yaoroshi
- Edward A. Mendoza as Juji Yusurube
- Ricco Fajardo as Rokuro Kiriyama
- Rebecca Wang as Kuina Sazanami
- Mark Whitten as Kyoya Oiranzaka
- Howard Wang as Tsubakiri Momomiya
- Allegra Clark as Yomogi Momokusa
- Imari Williams as Tsuyoshi Ichinose
- Patrick Seitz as Samidare Momoya
- Kayleigh McKee as Principal
The anime premiered on July 11, 2025.
The staff includes:
- Ato Nonaka as Director
- Studio: Studio Hibari
- Hiroyuki Hashimoto as Assistant Director
- Yukie Sugawara as Script Supervisor
- Ryoko Amisaki as Character Designer
- Hiroyuki Becchaku as Art Designer
- Scott MacDonald as Art Director
- Ryota Fukushima as CG Director
- Yumika Okazaki as Editor
- Satoki Iida as Sound Director
- Kohta Yamamoto as Music Composer
- Pony Canyon in charge of Music Production
The story is portrayed as following:
“You inherit the blood of an Oni (demon)…”
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!”
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