Kagurabachi Anime is Coming to Crunchyroll: Togo Shiba's Voice Actor and Release Date Announced!
The moment we've been waiting for has finally arrived! Kagurabachi, the biggest breakout series from Weekly Shonen Jump in recent years that has taken the internet by storm, is officially stepping into the world of anime. Global anime platform Crunchyroll has announced in an official statement that it has acquired the streaming rights for the series and that the anime will meet audiences in April 2027. In addition to this major announcement, the voice actor for one of the series' key characters, Togo Shiba, has also been revealed: one of the industry's most charismatic voices, Katsuyuki Konishi.
Katsuyuki Konishi, who will bring Togo Shiba to life, is a name familiar to anime fans. Having previously voiced iconic characters such as Tengen Uzui in Demon Slayer and Kamina in Gurren Lagann, Konishi stated that he is excited to reflect Shiba's character structure, which appears relaxed on the surface but possesses an unshakable power deep down. The series' protagonist, Chihiro Rokuhira, will be voiced by Taihi Kimura, who was named 'Best New Actor' at the 2025 Seiyu Awards. Master artist Tomokazu Seki will take on the role of Chihiro's father, Kunishige Rokuhira.
Created by Takeru Hokazono, Kagurabachi became a 'meme' phenomenon with its very first chapters when it began serialization in September 2023, but it soon crowned this popularity with its deep story and cinematic action. As of today, the manga, which has exceeded 4 million copies in circulation worldwide, tells the dark journey of Chihiro, a young blacksmith who wants to take revenge on his father's killers and collect the seven enchanted blades that were stolen. While Cypic sits in the animation studio chair, the directing is handled by action master Tetsuya Takeuchi, whom we know from productions like Heavenly Delusion and Sword Art Online II.
For fans, the wait won't just be spent in front of the screen. The producers will organize special screenings worldwide starting in July 2026 as part of the 'Kagurabachi Anime World Tour.' The first 20 minutes of the first episode will be presented to lucky viewers at major events such as Anime Expo (Los Angeles), Japan Expo (Paris), and Anime NYC. Kagurabachi stands as the pioneer of the wave called the 'New Generation Power' of the modern shonen genre and is preparing to be a global hit with the support of Crunchyroll. Stay tuned for new trailers and character introductions coming until April 2027!
