---
title: "Tougen Anki"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tougen-anki-2025"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 253811
imdb_id: "tt32344704"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 24
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 99
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Tougen Anki (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tougen-anki-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tougen Anki is an anime television series based on the manga series written and illustrated by Yura Urushibara. The animation is produced by Studio Hibari and directed by Ato Nonaka. The series premiered on July 11, 2025. The story follows a protagonist named Shiki, whose life changes drastically after a Momotaro assassin kills his adoptive father. Following this tragic event, Shiki makes a vow to avenge his father. To accomplish this goal, he must first learn to control his newly awakened Oni blood. The original manga source material has been serialized in the Akita Shoten shonen manga magazine Weekly Shonen Champion since June 2020. Information regarding the weekly broadcast schedule and episode releases for the anime adaptation has been made available to viewers through streaming platforms such as Crunchyroll. This adaptation brings the narrative of the cursed blood legend to the screen, focusing on Shiki's journey as he grapples with his heritage and seeks retribution against those who destroyed his family.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young man discovers his true heritage and seeks vengeance after a tragic loss."

### Why Watch
- fast-paced premise
- intriguing supernatural lore

### Caveats & Content Note
- features violent themes
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains scenes of violence and intense conflict.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, supernatural, dark, revenge

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten Viki, Plex, Tubi TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex, Rakuten Viki | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (24 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 24
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (13%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 21 (88%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kazuki Ura** as *Shiki Ichinose (voice)*
- **Hiroshi Kamiya** as *Naito Mudano (voice)*
- **Koutaro Nishiyama** as *Jin Kougasaki (voice)*
- **Manaka Iwami** as *Homare Byobugaura (voice)*
- **Shogo Sakata** as *Ikari Yaoroshi (voice)*
- **Natsuki Hanae** as *Juji Yusurube (voice)*
- **Kaito Miura** as *Rokuro Kiriyama (voice)*
- **Aimi** as *Kuina Sazanami (voice)*
- **Shunichi Toki** as *Mikado Momodera (voice)*
- **Chiharu Sawashiro** as *Shinya Momoiwa (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series about?
It follows a young man named Shiki who discovers he has Oni blood after a personal tragedy.

### Q: What triggers the main character's journey?
The story begins when an assassin kills his adoptive father.

### Q: Does the protagonist have special abilities?
Yes, he must learn to control his newly awakened Oni blood.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
Shiki seeks vengeance against the assassin who killed his father.

### Q: When is the series released?
The series is scheduled for release in 2025.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Microsoft – AI, Cloud, Productivity, Computing, Gaming & Apps](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us?msockid=32774d1c9e6d60e537d15a979f926155)
- [Tougen Anki Anime Release Dates, Schedule and All Episodes](https://finalweapon.net/2025/12/26/tougen-anki-anime-release-dates-schedule-time-episodes-crunchyroll/)
- [Microsoft account | Sign In or Create Your Account Today – Microsoft](https://account.microsoft.com/account)
- [Tougen Anki (anime) | Tougen Anki Wiki | Fandom](https://tougen-anki.fandom.com/wiki/Tougen_Anki_(anime))
- [Office 365 login](https://www.office.com/)
- [Tougen Anki - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tougen_Anki)

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