🐔 Rooster Fighter (2026): Anime’s Boldest Hero Takes Flight This Spring — Plot, Cast & Release Date Revealed!

🐔 Rooster Fighter Soars to Anime Stardom in Spring 2026 — Here Comes That Cock!

"Hear that squawk? Here comes that cock!" With that gloriously chaotic tagline, the highly anticipated Rooster Fighter anime is ready to cluck up your watchlist when it premieres in Spring 2026 on Crunchyroll and Adult Swim. Based on the hit manga series Niwatori Faitā (Rooster Fighter) by Shū Sakuratani, this series isn’t your average barnyard tale—this is a full-blown feathers-flying, demon-busting action saga with heart, humor, and hard-hitting rooster justice.

🧬 The Plot — Cock-a-doodle-DOOM!

Three years ago, mutant demons began appearing across Japan, spawned from extreme emotional trauma and wreaking havoc in grotesque and terrifying forms. But salvation comes in the form of an unlikely hero: a lone rooster named Keiji. Dressed in rage and armed with brutal pecks and perfect aim, Keiji travels from town to town with a single goal — to find and

destroy the "White Demon" who killed his sister, Lisa.

As he journeys through the chaos, Keiji takes on increasingly dangerous mutants while encountering new allies — and sometimes frenemies — who join him in his fight against evil. Think John Wick, but replace the assassin with a rooster and the puppy with poultry vengeance.

🐓 Meet the Rooster and His Ride-or-Die Crew

Keiji (Voiced by Kenta Miyake)

The badass bird at the heart of the story. A lone wanderer with a strict code of honor and killer beak aim. He’s rude, stoic, and an accidental heartthrob for birds everywhere. But beneath his tough feathers lies a rooster haunted by loss and driven by love.

Piyoko (Voiced by Shiori Izawa)

A feisty chick with a Yakuza past and a tattoo that says “Duty” (仁義). She idolizes Keiji and insists she’ll marry him someday. Equal parts comic relief and unexpected wisdom.

Elizabeth (Voiced by Mariko Honda)

A posh chicken-turned-warrior who once loved and got dumped by Keiji. After witnessing the horror of demon attacks, she trains to become a lightning staff-wielding demon slayer. Tech-savvy and fiercely capable.

Keisuke

Keiji’s younger half-brother — a match in strength and will. Joins the crusade to rescue their captured father. Expect sibling clashes, bro-banter, and epic tag-team battles.

👹 Villains and Monsters — Meet the Demons

• Gakuma (The White Demon) – The main antagonist. A fire-breathing, four-horned terror responsible for Lisa’s death. His human form? A young man with a sinister calm.

• Kugone – Gakuma’s right-hand demoness, spreading chaos and creating monsters at his behest.

• One-Eyed Silver – A grudge-bearing sea turtle with a vendetta against birds (yes, really).

• Zena the Toucan – A wise elder who gives Keiji refuge, symbolizing honor and selflessness.

📖 From Manga Pages to the Animation Stage

Written and illustrated by Shū Sakuratani, Rooster Fighter first debuted in December 2020 on Hero's Inc.’s Comiplex platform. It quickly gained viral popularity for its outlandish premise, gritty art, and surprisingly emotional storytelling. The manga now spans 10 volumes, with English translations available via Viz Media.

The upcoming anime adaptation, produced by Sanzigen (BanG Dream, Argonavis) and Sola Entertainment, is being directed by Daisuke Suzuki with Hiroshi Seko (Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen) in charge of series composition. Joseph Chou of Blade Runner: Black Lotus fame is on board as producer.

📺 Where to Watch

The Rooster Fighter anime will premiere in Q2 2026 and stream globally via Crunchyroll. For viewers in the U.S., it will also air on Adult Swim, signaling high expectations and a grown-up, late-night cult following.

🔥 Why You Can’t Miss Rooster Fighter

• ✅ A rooster that punches demons in the face

• ✅ Witty writing with dark themes and emotional arcs

• ✅ Stellar voice cast and stunning action animation

• ✅ Blend of absurd comedy, bloody action, and heartfelt drama

• ✅ A growing cult following — and soon, mainstream success

Rooster Fighter is shaping up to be 2026’s breakout anime, offering a totally unique mix of fowl play, feathers, fury, and feels.

📢 Final Word

If you’re tired of the same old shonen tropes and want something bold, bizarre, and brilliant, then Rooster Fighter is your next obsession. It’s Attack on Titan meets Kung Fu Panda meets Berserk, but with poultry.

So, saddle up for Spring 2026, because Keiji’s coming — and he’s not crossing the road.He’s crossing demons off his hit list.