Satoshi Mizukami’s Sengoku Youko manga is all set to receive an anime adaptation, as announced on the manga’s official website on 10th August 2023. The official website of the Sengoku Youko manga has confirmed the cast, crew, and release date for the series’ anime adaptation.
Along with this update, the website also posted a promotional clip and a key visual for the anime. The 2024 anime season is going to start with a banger, as the Sengoku Youko anime is going to make its debut in January 2024. The plot revolves around two brothers who travel through Sengoku-era Japan in order to protect the peace and fight evil.
Sengoku Youko Manga- what is it about?
Sengoku Youko is a manga written by Satoshi Mizukami, well known for his works The Lucifer and Biscuit Hammer and Spirit Circle. The manga was published in Blade Online from December 2007 to May 2016, with 99 chapters divided into two sections. Sengoku Youko manga is based on two protagonists Tama and Jinka. It follows the story of Tama, a fox spirit, and Jinka, her human friend whom she treats as an older brother. The two wander the land in search of monsters who wreak devastation on innocent inhabitants.
Tama and Jinka’s journey takes an unexpected turn when they come across a monster that was once human, as well as the human priests who turned the human into a monster for selfish reasons.
Tama adores humanity and wishes to see the evil that affects them vanquished. Meanwhile, Jinka despises human beings but despises demons much more. Their bond appears and feels symbiotically easy when they are together, yet the layers conceal a complicated past for each that enriches their journey.
Sengoku Youko anime release dates announced
The Sengoku Youko anime is set to make its release in January 2024. Satoshi Mizukami also created a special illustration to mark the announcement of the anime. The picture included the characters Jinka and Tama, as well as some Japanese text. The anime will be televised on various platforms like TOKYO MX, ABC TV, Me-tele, and BS Asahi. The Sengoku Youko anime is going to be aired in two parts.
The first part of the series will be called Sengoku Youko: Yonaoshi Siblings and will begin the adventure arc. Part 2 will cover the anime’s Sengoku Youko: Senma Chaos Arc.
Cast, Crew, and other updates about the anime
The Sengoku Youko manga ended in May 2016. So, the announcement of the anime adaptation has come as a surprise to many people. It’s unclear why the series is being adapted now, but one option is that manga sales are increasing in either local Japanese areas or overseas locations.
The announcement of the Sengoku Youko television anime adaptation has stirred internet debate regarding the series, especially given its impending premiere date.
The series is directed by Masahiro Aizawa at WHITE FOX Studios. The script is written by Jukki Hanada, while the characters are designed by Yousuke Okuda. Evan Call is in charge of the series’ music. Additional cast members, as well as the anime’s opening and closing themes, could be expected to be unveiled in the coming months.
Soma Saito as Jinka, Yuki Takada as Tama, Ryohei Kimura as Shinsuka, Tomoyo Kurosawa as Shakugan, Hiroki Nanami as Senya, and Maaya Uchida as Tsukiko are among the currently revealed cast members. Fans can expect more cast members to be unveiled as the series premiere date approaches.
Conclusion
Sengoku Youko debuts during the Winter 2024 anime season, which is jam-packed with new and returning shows. Solo Levelling, Chained Soldier, Shaman King: Flowers, Metallic Rogue, and other new anime shows will be released during the same time.
It will be interesting to see the popular manga receiving an anime adaptation. For now, we can just hope that Sengoku Youko anime does justice to the manga and delivers us a delicious anime to hop onto.
