Image: Seiji Kishi, Makoto Uezu, Pony Canyon/Maiden Blood Produktionskomitee
AMBot | 08/21/2026 | Reading Time: 4 Min.
The original anime "Maiden Blood" will air on Japanese television in 2027. This was announced by Pony Canyon and the involved creatives on August 21, 2026. Along with the announcement, the main staff, cast, a teaser visual, and a teaser PV were released. As an original work, director Seiji Kishi, series composer Makoto Uezu, and Pony Canyon are responsible.
"Maiden Blood" is a dark fantasy action series set in a world devastated by demons. The final battle between good and evil, Armageddon, is said to have had an unexpected outcome: humanity's desperate will to survive granted power to an evil god who sacrificed billions of people, leaving only a handful of survivors. In this world, where the laws of nature seem suspended, blood serves as both currency, fuel, and weapon. Against the demons fight the so-called Blood Warriors—humans altered through interventions and blood magic.
At the center of the story are the sisters Eva and Epica. Epica is considered the strongest Blood Warrior, but her soul is held captive. Eva, who has been unable to walk since birth, is the only one who can awaken her sister's dormant power with her own blood. The teaser visual shows the two in a dark atmosphere, and in the teaser PV, they engage in fierce battles against creatures using blood as fuel. Their voices are also heard for the first time: Eva is voiced by Iori Saeki, and Epica by Yukari Anzai.
Animation is handled by Polygon Pictures, one of Japan's most established digital animation studios, known for works like "Knights of Sidonia." Direction is by Seiji Kishi, who previously directed series such as "Assassination Classroom," "Classroom of the Elite," and "Blue Orchestra." Series composition is by Makoto Uezu, whose credits include "Yuki Yuna is a Hero," "KonoSuba," and "Kengan Ashura." The original character designs are by illustrator LAM. Music is composed by Keiichi Okabe, Kuniyuki Takahashi, and Taichi Jouraku from the creative collective MONACA; music production is handled by Pony Canyon. Sound direction is by Satoki Iida.
The involved parties commented on the announcement unusually openly. Kishi promises a "sensational Japanese dark fantasy" and jokes that the series is so dark that some episodes might not be broadcast; the team has poured soul, life, money, and time into the project. Uezu reports that the idea came about in 2020 when he proposed to a producer an "action anime without restrictions—really dark and hard." He references his preference for Western games with muscles and blood splatter and admits that the series contains delicate depictions that are currently still being negotiated with TV stations. LAM says he asked multiple times during project meetings: "Is this really okay?"—but ultimately trusted the promise of unrestricted implementation. Saeki considers it an honor to voice Eva in such a high-caliber team and reports that she helped develop the character from the ground up. Anzai describes Epica as outwardly cool but with her own charm outside of combat and speech; she hopes viewers worldwide will see how the sisters survive in the brutal world.
An exact start date within 2027 is still pending. Further information will be announced via the official website and the official X account of the series; the teaser video is also available on YouTube.
"Maiden Blood" is a dark fantasy action series set in a world devastated by demons. The final battle between good and evil, Armageddon, is said to have had an unexpected outcome: humanity's desperate will to survive granted power to an evil god who sacrificed billions of people, leaving only a handful of survivors. In this world, where the laws of nature seem suspended, blood serves as both currency, fuel, and weapon. Against the demons fight the so-called Blood Warriors—humans altered through interventions and blood magic.
At the center of the story are the sisters Eva and Epica. Epica is considered the strongest Blood Warrior, but her soul is held captive. Eva, who has been unable to walk since birth, is the only one who can awaken her sister's dormant power with her own blood. The teaser visual shows the two in a dark atmosphere, and in the teaser PV, they engage in fierce battles against creatures using blood as fuel. Their voices are also heard for the first time: Eva is voiced by Iori Saeki, and Epica by Yukari Anzai.
Animation is handled by Polygon Pictures, one of Japan's most established digital animation studios, known for works like "Knights of Sidonia." Direction is by Seiji Kishi, who previously directed series such as "Assassination Classroom," "Classroom of the Elite," and "Blue Orchestra." Series composition is by Makoto Uezu, whose credits include "Yuki Yuna is a Hero," "KonoSuba," and "Kengan Ashura." The original character designs are by illustrator LAM. Music is composed by Keiichi Okabe, Kuniyuki Takahashi, and Taichi Jouraku from the creative collective MONACA; music production is handled by Pony Canyon. Sound direction is by Satoki Iida.
The involved parties commented on the announcement unusually openly. Kishi promises a "sensational Japanese dark fantasy" and jokes that the series is so dark that some episodes might not be broadcast; the team has poured soul, life, money, and time into the project. Uezu reports that the idea came about in 2020 when he proposed to a producer an "action anime without restrictions—really dark and hard." He references his preference for Western games with muscles and blood splatter and admits that the series contains delicate depictions that are currently still being negotiated with TV stations. LAM says he asked multiple times during project meetings: "Is this really okay?"—but ultimately trusted the promise of unrestricted implementation. Saeki considers it an honor to voice Eva in such a high-caliber team and reports that she helped develop the character from the ground up. Anzai describes Epica as outwardly cool but with her own charm outside of combat and speech; she hopes viewers worldwide will see how the sisters survive in the brutal world.
An exact start date within 2027 is still pending. Further information will be announced via the official website and the official X account of the series; the teaser video is also available on YouTube.
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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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