Manga Editor & Anime Producer Additionally on Stage, Revealed Behind-the-Scenes Tales of the Voice Recording and Anime Adaptation
TOKYO, July 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Anime “Kagurabachi”, primarily based on a next-generation flagship title from Weekly Shonen Soar (Shueisha), hosted a particular panel at Anime Expo—one in every of North America’s largest anime conventions that’s presently being held in Los Angeles—on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Kicking off the “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour Half 1, which options advance screenings worldwide, the occasion welcomed voice actor Taihi Kimura (as Chihiro Rokuhira), Takuro Imamura (Editor of “Kagurabachi” Manga), and Koichi Yasuda (Producer of “Kagurabachi” Anime) to the stage. A chat session adopted the screening, the place they mentioned the collection’ immense enchantment and behind-the-scenes manufacturing tales.
“Kagurabachi” (Unique Creator: Takeru Hokazono), presently serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Soar, has surpassed a cumulative circulation of 4 million copies (together with digital editions).
A stellar staff of creators has been assembled for the mission. Manufacturing will probably be dealt with by CyberAgent group firm animation studio, Cypic (Umamusume: Cinderella Grey, The Summer time Hikaru Died), the anime boasts an all-star employees, together with Director Tetsuya Takeuchi (Motion Animation Director on Sword Artwork On-line II, Battle Scene Storyboards/Episode Director/Animation Director on Heavenly Delusion) and Character Designer Keigo Sasaki (Blue Exorcist, The Seven Lethal Sins). The protagonist, Chihiro Rokuhira, is voiced by Taihi Kimura, winner of the Greatest New Actor award on the 2025 Seiyu Awards.
“Bachi Pose” commemorative picture
World Premiere of the First 20 Minutes of Episode 1! Taihi Kimura Deeply Moved by International Followers’ Enthusiasm!
Full of followers, the venue was full of immense power even earlier than the occasion began. Observing the gang, Taihi Kimura remarked, “I can really feel your warmth! Let’s have enjoyable!” bringing nice pleasure to the room.
Following this, the primary 20 minutes of Episode 1 of the anime made its world premiere.
Because the screening ended, huge cheers and applause erupted from the viewers, actually demonstrating the immense ardour of the followers.
Taihi Kimura Shares His Ideas on Protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira:“I am going into recording feeling as if I’ve left one thing valuable to my coronary heart behind.”
Subsequent, Takuro Imamura (Editor of “Kagurabachi” Manga) and Koichi Yasuda (Producer of “Kagurabachi” Anime) joined the stage for a chat session.
First, Kimura mirrored on his first recording session for “Kagurabachi” anime, stating, “The very first voice in Episode 1 is the daddy (Kunishige / as Tomokazu Seki), and since he led the way in which from the primary episode, it was very straightforward to get began.”
Concerning the recording course of, he revealed, “Chihiro is tough; if I slowly really feel it in my coronary heart, an excessive amount of emotion comes out. Balancing it in order that not an excessive amount of comes out, whereas remembering that he’s nonetheless an 18-year-old, is hard. However I am going into recording feeling as if I’ve left one thing valuable to my coronary heart behind.”
Manga Editor & Anime Producer Reveal the Behind-the-Scenes of the “Kagurabachi” Anime Adaptation
Manga Editor Imamura and Anime Producer Yasuda additionally shared in regards to the behind-the-scenes manufacturing of the “Kagurabachi” anime.
Imamura shared an anecdote in regards to the unique creator, Takeru Hokazono, when the anime was determined: “Hokazono-sensei was additionally very glad. Ever for the reason that anime adaptation was introduced, we’ve acquired big expectations from everybody, and sensei can be extremely motivated to make the manga “Kagurabachi” much more fascinating.”
When requested if Hokazono-sensei had any particular requests for the anime, Imamura answered, “His sturdy feeling was merely that he needed it to be a really cool anime,” and continued, “As everybody who watched it right this moment might really feel, I feel it has turned out to be a really cool anime,” thrilling the gang.
Subsequent, when requested about how the choice to adapt “Kagurabachi” happened, Yasuda passionately commented, “Before everything, I used to be drawn to the “katana” and the motion. On prime of that, I needed to face the earnest dedication of the animation studio Cypic.”
He additionally mentioned the manufacturing idea, stating, “Our core manufacturing idea is to completely carry out the best possible of the unique work.” He continued to broaden on the subject, saying, “As a producer, I additionally need to infuse the studio’s ardour to absolutely the most, so I’m extremely acutely aware of sustaining that excellent stability throughout manufacturing.”
Q&A Session
Moreover, Q&A session’s questions have been gathered from followers on official social media.
When requested about his favourite scene in Episode 1, Kimura immediately replied, “Enten”. This drew an enormous cheer of settlement from the followers.
Additionally, when requested about behind-the-scenes manufacturing tales with Hokazono-sensei, Imamura shared an anecdote in regards to the first time he met sensei. The venue was full of pleasure over this unique speak.
Subsequent, when requested in regards to the struggles in anime manufacturing, Yasuda prefaced with, “I feel it’s precisely what you’re all anticipating,” and shared, “It’s the motion. The animation work is extraordinarily tough, so Cypic is giving it greater than their all to provide this.”
Taihi Kimura Concludes with a Message to “Kagurabachi” Followers: “As a fan myself, I need to proceed having fun with “Kagurabachi” increasingly more along with all of you from right here on out.”
On the finish of the occasion, the audio system delivered messages to the followers.
Yasuda commented, “Thanks for gathering right this moment and watching the primary episode. We’re presently laborious at work producing it for subsequent yr’s broadcast. This mission includes not simply the manufacturing studio, however many different members. It’s a piece that everybody is pouring their all into, so we’d be thrilled for those who might proceed to assist us with excessive ardour.”
Imamura added, “Thanks very a lot for right this moment. Identical to all of you, the unique manga staff and Hokazono-sensei are actually trying ahead to the anime broadcast. We imagine will probably be a supreme anime with unprecedented, wonderful high quality, and we’re eagerly ready for it. We sit up for the day we are able to all watch the published collectively.”
Lastly, Kimura mentioned, “Thanks very a lot. I used to be so, so glad to see all your faces and take in your ardour into my physique. As a fan myself, I need to proceed having fun with “Kagurabachi” increasingly more along with all of you from right here on out, so please proceed to assist us!” The occasion concluded with a commemorative picture with the followers within the venue, putting the “Bachi Pose”.
Loud cheers and applause rang out, and “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour at “Anime Expo 2026” concluded as an enormous success.
“Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour Half 1 Now Underway!
Kicking off at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, the anime “Kagurabachi” is presently internet hosting Half 1 of its World Tour throughout main anime conventions. Advance preview screenings of the primary 20 minutes of Episode 1 will probably be held at “Japan Expo” in Paris on Thursday, July 9, at “AnimagiC” in Mannheim on Saturday, August 1, at “Otakon” in Washington D.C. on Sunday, August 2, and at “Anime NYC” in New York on Saturday, August 22. Moreover, choose occasions will host particular panel periods that includes visitor appearances.
The anime “Kagurabachi” is scheduled to start broadcasting and streaming in April 2027 on Crunchyroll, MUSE, and SMG HOLDINGS, amongst others.
We invite followers worldwide to witness the daybreak of a brand new period as the primary “stroke” of this epic saga is about into movement.
“Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour Half 1 Overview
“Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour Particular Web site
https://anime.kagurabachi.jp/en/worldtour/
[Anime Expo] “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour – World Premiere Screening at Anime Expo
Location: Los Angeles
Date & Time: Friday, July 3, 2026
4:45 – 6:05 PM PDT
Venue: Los Angeles Conference Heart (Room: JW Marriott Diamond)
Particulars:
・Screening of the primary 20 minutes of Episode 1
・Particular look by anime solid and employees
Panel Session Friends:
Taihi Kimura (as Chihiro Rokuhira), Takuro Imamura (Editor of “Kagurabachi” Manga), Koichi Yasuda (Producer of “Kagurabachi” Anime) *Honorifics omitted
*Occasion particulars are topic to vary or cancellation with out discover.
Official Web site: https://www.anime-expo.org
[Japan Expo] “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour – Premiere Screening at Japan Expo
Location: Paris
Date & Time: Thursday, July 9, 2026
3:30 – 4:30 PM CEST
Venue: Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte (Room: Yuzu Stage)
Particulars:
・Screening of the primary 20 minutes of Episode 1
・Particular look by anime employees
Panel Session Friends:
Riki Azuma (Cross-Media Producer of “Kagurabachi” Manga), Koichi Yasuda (Producer of “Kagurabachi” Anime) *Honorifics omitted
*Occasion particulars are topic to vary or cancellation with out discover.
Official Web site: https://www.japan-expo-france.jp/
[AnimagiC] “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour – Premiere Screening at AnimagiC
Location: Mannheim
Date & Time: Saturday, August 1, 2026
10:30 – 11:00 PM CEST
Venue: Rosengarten Mannheim (Room: Mozart Corridor)
Particulars:
・Screening of the primary 20 minutes of Episode 1
*Occasion particulars are topic to vary or cancellation with out discover.
Official Web site: https://animagic.de/
[Otakon] “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour – Premiere Screening at Otakon
Location: Washington, DC
Date & Time: Sunday, August 2, 2026 *Time TBA
Venue: Walter E. Washington Conference Heart
Particulars:
・Screening of the primary 20 minutes of Episode 1
*Occasion particulars are topic to vary or cancellation with out discover.
Official Web site: https://otakon.com/
[Anime NYC 2026] “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour – Premiere Screening at Anime NYC
Location: New York
Date & Time: Saturday, August 22, 2026
3:30 – 4:15 PM EDT
Venue: Javits Conference Heart (Room: Fundamental Stage)
Particulars:
・Screening of the primary 20 minutes of Episode 1
・Particular look by anime employees
Panel Session Friends:
Koichi Yasuda (Producer of “Kagurabachi” Anime), Kenta Suzuki (Producer of “Kagurabachi” Anime) *Honorifics omitted
*Occasion particulars are topic to vary or cancellation with out discover.
Official Web site: https://animenyc.com/
