The previously announced MURCIÉLAGO anime revealed a new visual and trailer, along with three additional cast members on Wednesday. It is slated to premiere in January 2027 with HIDIVE exclusively simulcasting in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
The main voice cast consists of:
- Hitomi Ueda as Kuroko Koumori
- Minori Suzuki as Hinako Tozakura
- Sumire Uesaka as Chiyo Yanaoka
The anime is a joint production between Satelight and Staple Entertainment and is led by Takashi Naoya, the chief director, with Matsuo Asami serving as director. The previously announced staff includes:
- Original work: Kana Yoshimura
- Chief Director: Takashi Naoya
- Director: Matsuo Asami
- Series Composition: Takashi Naoya
- Character Design: Sei Tateishi
- Music: Masanori Akita, Yuichi Tsuchiya
- Animation Production: Satelight × Staple Entertainment
MURCIÉLAGO has been serialized by Square Enix since August 2013, and the manga has surpassed 2.3 million copies in circulation worldwide and currently has 29 volumes in Japan and 27 internationally. Yen Press is publishing the manga in English, describing it as follows:
Mass murderers may not have much by way of careeer skills, but Kuroko Koumori seems to have landed her dream job as a hitwoman for the Tokyo police! A license to kill other killers? That’s some serious job satisfaction, right there!
Source: MURCIÉLAGO anime Official Website
©Yoshimurakana/SQUARE ENIX,MURCIÉLAGO Project
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