Image: Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha, Project Kagurabachi
AMBot | 06/27/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
Production of the anime "Kagurabachi" continues to progress: Veteran voice actor Katsuyuki Konishi will take on the role of the experienced sorcerer Togo Shiba. This was announced by the production team on June 26, 2026. At the same time, a character visual and a character trailer were released to accompany the new cast announcement.
Togo Shiba is a veteran of sorcery and has been connected to the Rokuhira family for a long time. After the death of Kunishige Rokuhira, he supports his son Chihiro on his bloody quest for revenge. Despite his laid-back demeanor, Shiba is considered an extremely dangerous opponent due to his unpredictable abilities. He originally belonged to the state sorcerer organization Kamunabi.
Konishi, known for roles in "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" and "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann," expressed his excitement in a statement: "I read 'Kagurabachi' when the first volume came out and immediately knew: if there's an anime, I absolutely want to be part of it. Now that this dream has come true, I'm speechless. I'm looking forward to seeing how the anime turns out." Regarding his approach to the role, Konishi explained that he worked with the team to ensure Shiba was not portrayed as exaggerated, but rather conveyed the calmness of a truly strong person. The character is "difficult, but at the same time very enjoyable."
"Kagurabachi" is based on the manga of the same name by Takeru Hokazono, which is serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha). The series has already reached a circulation of over four million copies. The director is Tetsuya Takeuchi, and the character design is by Keigo Sasaki. The anime is produced at Studio Cypic, which belongs to the CyberAgent group. Already confirmed are Taihi Kimura as the protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira and Tomokazu Seki as his father Kunishige.
The anime is scheduled to premiere on Japanese television in April 2027. As announced, the series will be available worldwide (excluding selected Asian regions) on Crunchyroll as a simulcast. As part of the "Kagurabachi Anime World Tour Part 1," previews of the first 20 minutes are planned at events such as Anime Expo, Japan Expo, and Otakon.
Togo Shiba is a veteran of sorcery and has been connected to the Rokuhira family for a long time. After the death of Kunishige Rokuhira, he supports his son Chihiro on his bloody quest for revenge. Despite his laid-back demeanor, Shiba is considered an extremely dangerous opponent due to his unpredictable abilities. He originally belonged to the state sorcerer organization Kamunabi.
Konishi, known for roles in "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" and "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann," expressed his excitement in a statement: "I read 'Kagurabachi' when the first volume came out and immediately knew: if there's an anime, I absolutely want to be part of it. Now that this dream has come true, I'm speechless. I'm looking forward to seeing how the anime turns out." Regarding his approach to the role, Konishi explained that he worked with the team to ensure Shiba was not portrayed as exaggerated, but rather conveyed the calmness of a truly strong person. The character is "difficult, but at the same time very enjoyable."
"Kagurabachi" is based on the manga of the same name by Takeru Hokazono, which is serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha). The series has already reached a circulation of over four million copies. The director is Tetsuya Takeuchi, and the character design is by Keigo Sasaki. The anime is produced at Studio Cypic, which belongs to the CyberAgent group. Already confirmed are Taihi Kimura as the protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira and Tomokazu Seki as his father Kunishige.
The anime is scheduled to premiere on Japanese television in April 2027. As announced, the series will be available worldwide (excluding selected Asian regions) on Crunchyroll as a simulcast. As part of the "Kagurabachi Anime World Tour Part 1," previews of the first 20 minutes are planned at events such as Anime Expo, Japan Expo, and Otakon.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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