The official report for the "Anime 'Tougen Anki' Special Program ~Rasetsu Academy Arc~", which was streamed on the next-generation television platform "ABEMA" on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, has arrived!
The program featured Nozomi Urawa, Kai Miura, and Manami Numakura. They engaged in a retrospective talk about the first six episodes that have aired and participated in variety segments designed to deepen the bonds between the Rasetsu Academy members.
Furthermore, during the program, several exciting reveals were made for the second season, "Nerima Arc," which is set to begin in October. These included the new key visual, the fourth promotional video (PV), and information about the theme songs.
Official Report: "Tougen Anki" TV Anime Special Program ~Rasetsu Academy Edition~
Aimi Gushes Over Her "Ultimate Favorite" Kyouya Oiranzaka!? "Tougen Anki" Retrospective Talk
"Tougen Anki" is a new-generation dark hero tale that reimagines the classic Japanese folktale "Momotaro" from the perspective of the oni (demons). When asked about the appeal of the series, Aimi noted, "I think it's unique to see the story from the oni's point of view, which hasn't been done much before." Ura added, "It's interesting how the oni aren't just one-sidedly persecuted. The Momotaro side also has tragic backstories, and the world-building is really solid." Miura agreed, saying, "How you perceive the story can change dramatically depending on which character you empathize with."
As they reviewed the story with a digest video, Aimi praised the show's visual beauty. The studio erupted with excitement during intense battle scenes, such as when Shiki is attacked by the Momotaro Agency and when he unleashes his "Blood Corruption Release." Comments like "Wow!" "So powerful!" and "The blood effects are beautiful!" filled the room.
During the character introductions, Aimi revealed her favorite character. When Kyouya Oiranzaka, the commander of the Kyoto Branch Support Unit, appeared on screen, Aimi exclaimed, "He's my ultimate favorite!" She gushed, "He looks flashy, but he's actually super kind! That gap is so cool!" Ura playfully teased, "Hey! Your reaction is completely different now," but had to admit, "He is pretty cool, isn't he?" Their friendly banter filled the studio with laughter.
Second Season "Nerima Arc" Kicks Off in October! New Cast, Fourth PV, and Theme Song Revealed
After a thorough look back at the series, the program's latter half unveiled a flurry of new information about the show. Along with the latest promotional video (PV), it was announced that the second season, titled the "Nerima Arc," will begin in October. The key visual, new cast members, and theme songs for the Nerima Arc were also revealed.
For the demon side, Atsushi Tamaru will voice Masumi Yodogawa, while Haruki Ishiya takes on the role of Kaoru Namiki. On the Momotaro side, Junichi Toki will play Shinmon Momotera, Chiharu Sawashiro as Minya Mogan, Shintaro Asanuma as Tsukiyomi Mouka, and Yuki Ono as Ousuke Momazumi.
The opening theme song will be "Amidakuji" by Cho Gakusei, while the ending theme is "ACTION" by eill.
▲Nerima Arc Key Visual
Upon hearing the announcements, the three hosts exclaimed, "Yay! We're so excited!" "The PV looks amazing!" and "Can't wait to see it!" Ura-san added, "I've heard that they actually went location scouting in Nerima, where the battles will take place. So look forward to the stunning visuals as well!"
Urawaki Sends a Message to Viewers: "Enjoy the World of 'Tougen Anki' to the End!" Cast Proves Their "Bond" with Answer Matching Challenge!
The program also featured a cooperative game called "Deepen Your Bonds! Answer Matching Challenge," emphasizing the importance of teamwork among the Rasetsu Academy members in their fight against the Momotaro Agency. The challenge required the three cast members to give matching answers to various prompts. They successfully matched all their responses to questions like "What's a folktale as famous as Momotaro?" and "What's a proverb that includes the word 'oni' (demon)?" For the latter, they achieved perfect synchronization without any hints, leading to excited exclamations like "Wow! We might really be close!" and "Are we soulmates or what?!"
For the final question, "What's a Kyoto delicacy?", they collaborated to come up with "Yatsuhashi" (a traditional sweet), proving their "bond" by matching all answers.
Although there was no official reward for their success, Ura playfully demanded, "Let's go for yakiniku!" He then jokingly tried to get his seniors to treat them, adding more laughter to the show.
As the program neared its end, the three cast members left messages for the viewers:
Manami Numakura: "Kuina will play a significant role from episode 7 onwards, so please look forward to seeing Kuina's 'Blood Taint Release'!"
Miura: "More characters will be introduced and explored in depth from here on, so I hope you'll enjoy getting to know them better."
Ura: "Both the cast and staff are putting their hearts into this production, so please look forward to the upcoming developments and the announced Nerima arc. With such an amazing cast, I hope you'll enjoy the expanding world of 'Tougen Anki' until the very end."
With these comments and high spirits, the program came to a close.
Special Program "Anime 'Tougen Anki' Special Broadcast ~Rasetsu Academy Arc~" - Overview
<Broadcast Date, Time, and Channel>
Broadcast Date and Time: Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM JST
Broadcast Channel: ABEMA Anime Channel
Cast (in order of appearance):
Kazuki Ura (voice of Shiki Ichinose)
Kai Miura (voice of Rokuro Shujitoge)
Aimi (voice of Mizutori Ren)
About "Tougen Anki"
Synopsis
"You inherit the blood of an Oni (demon)..."
The bloodlines of “Oni” and “Momotaro” have been passed down among certain humans for generations.
Long ago, the Oni, aware of their own ferocity, lived in seclusion. However, their peace was shattered by an invasion led by Momotaro.
Over thousands of years, these two factions formed the “Momotaro Agency” and the “Oni Agency,” respectively, and have been locked in conflict ever since.
The protagonist, Shiki Ichinose, suddenly learns of his Oni lineage following an unexpected attack by Momotaro.
This revelation sets Shiki on a path to discover the destiny that lies within his blood — a meeting with the Oni dwelling within him.
—A new generation of dark heroics begins here in this tale of demons!
※"Momotaro is a Japanese folk hero who was born from a peach. He teams up with a dog, monkey, and pheasant to defeat demons and bring peace to his village."
Cast
Shiki Ichinose: Kazuki Ura
Naito Mudano: Hiroshi Kamiya
Jin Kougasaki: Koutaro Nishiyama
Homare Byobugaura: Manaka Iwami
Ikari Yaoroshi: Shogo Sakata
Juji Yusurube: Natsuki Hanae
Rokuro Kiriyama: Kaito Miura
Kuina Sazanami: Aimi
Kyoya Oiranzaka: Ryohei Kimura
Tsubakiri Momomiya: Daisuke Kishio
Yomogi Momokusa: Mariya Ise
Tsuyoshi Ichinose: Tsuyoshi Koyama
Samidare Momoya: Yasunori Masutani
Principal: Megumi Ogata
© Yura Urushibara (AKITASHOTEN) /TOUGEN ANKI PROJECT
*Some parts of this text have been translated using machine translation
