Tougen Anki anime’s official website has just unveiled the preview and synopsis for the series’ up and coming 9th episode.
Synopsis for the episode is as following:
“Confronting Shiki, Tsubakiri declares that he will get serious. When he opens the “coffin,” Momotaro appears from within. Shiki expresses his anger at the idea of even turning his comrades into dolls, but Tsubakiri reveals that the corpse wanted to become a doll. Using the power of Momotaro, who has become a doll, Tsubakiri uses it to manipulate gravity and corner Shiki. Meanwhile, Mudano has returned to the Kyoto branch and is considering how to respond when he finds an entrance blocked by Yomogi’s powers. If Mudano tries to destroy it forcibly with his powers, the ground will collapse, engulfing everyone on the ground. Students Yuzuribe Tsuneji and Hoki join them. They decide to use Hoki’s powers to fake an earthquake and evacuate the surrounding people. At the same time, a battle between Kougasaki and Yomogi is unfolding. Kougasaki is overwhelmed by Yomogi’s tactics and trapped inside a box.“
Here’s a trailer for the upcoming episode:
Tougen Anki episode 8 will premiere on September 6, 2025.
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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