🩸⚔️ Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood (2025) – Release Date, Cast, Plot & Where to Watch the Supernatural Showdown

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Jul 29
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🔥 Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood — Justice Drenched in Blood and Vengeance

"What is justice?"— BAND-MAID's electrifying question in the anime’s non-telop ED is more than just a lyric — it’s the soul of Tougen Anki.

Prepare to plunge into a dark fantasy where age-old rivalries, blood-soaked betrayals, and mythological power struggles define the very fabric of existence. Based on Yura Urushibara’s popular manga and now brought to life by Studio Hibari, Tougen Anki is streaming now and slicing through the summer anime slate with a vengeance.

👺 A War of Bloodlines: The Oni vs. The Momotarou

In the gritty streets of modern Japan, Shiki Ichinose leads a rebellious life under the care of his adoptive father Tsuyoshi. But the calm shatters when a sudden attack by a Momotaro assassin not only claims Tsuyoshi’s life but also exposes the bloodline truth Shiki never knew — he’s an Oni.

“Your blood isn’t a curse, Shiki... it’s your legacy.”

Shiki's world crumbles, only to be rebuilt with rage, grief, and purpose. As the line between hero and monster blurs, Shiki is dragged into an ancient conflict between the Oni — demon descendants with raw, destructive power — and the Momotarou — elite warriors sworn to eradicate them.

⚔️ Plot That Cuts Deep

The story follows Shiki’s journey from a hot-headed teenager to a rising warrior within the Oni ranks, seeking vengeance and grappling with the monstrous power awakening inside him. But Tougen Anki isn’t just a revenge story — it’s a meditation on identity, loyalty, and the morality of inherited conflict.

Is justice defined by bloodline? Or by the choices you make when your world burns?

🌌 Cast of Complex Characters

The series doesn’t hold back on character depth and voice talent:

Shiki Ichinose (Kazuki Ura / Zeno Robinson): The blood-fueled protagonist whose rage is matched only by his loyalty.
Naito Mudano (Hiroshi Kamiya / Stephen Fu): The cold strategist with a dark history of his own.
Homare Byobugaura, Jin Kougasaki, Ikari Yaoroshi — each ally or enemy adds emotional weight and strategic flair to the war’s chaos.

And let’s not forget the haunting presence of Tsuyoshi Ichinose (voiced by Tsuyoshi Koyama), whose death ignites everything but whose past leaves more questions than answers.

🎵 ED Anthem by BAND-MAID: "What is justice?"

Backed by BAND-MAID’s searing non-telop ED, the series hits its emotional high note. The question “What is justice?” echoes over Shiki’s silent screams and bloodstained battles. It’s not just an ending song — it’s the heartbeat of the anime.

🎸 Dark, philosophical, and beautifully raw — the ED is already a top contender for Best Anime Song of the Year.

💥 Studio Hibari Brings the Heat

With Ato Nonaka directing and Yukie Sugiwara writing the adaptation, the animation pulses with intense, brutal elegance. Studio Hibari handles the blood splatter and demon battles with cinematic flair — from shattered glass slow-mo to violent Oni awakenings drawn in ethereal red glows.

And Kohta Yamamoto’s soundtrack? Spine-chilling. Every note fuels the tension between divine punishment and demonic freedom.

📚 From Manga to Screen — The Legacy of Tougen Anki

With 25 manga volumes and a newly launched gaiden series, Tougen Anki isn’t going anywhere. Its blend of myth, modernity, and shōnen darkness has already earned comparisons to Jujutsu Kaisen and Tokyo Ghoul, but Tougen Anki is carving out its own legacy — one bloodline at a time.

If Cursed Blood had a name, it would be Tougen Anki.

📺 Where to Watch

Now Streaming:🌐 Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood is currently streaming on Nippon TV and licensed internationally by Remow. Catch the latest episodes on major anime streaming platforms — check your region’s provider.

🎧 The non-telop ED “What is justice?” by BAND-MAID is available on streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.

🩸 Final Verdict — Don’t Just Survive. Evolve.

Tougen Anki asks what happens when justice and vengeance wear the same face. It's not just a battle between good and evil — it's a civil war of identity, heritage, and the power to choose your fate.

With stylish fights, gut-wrenching moments, and a mythos as rich as its blood-soaked pages, Tougen Anki is one of 2025’s most thrilling dark fantasy anime to date.