The official accounts for the Sengoku Youko anime today confirmed that the previously announced “Senma Konton-hen” (“Thousand Demons of Chaos Arc”) sequel series will begin airing in Japan from July 17 and will complete the full story adaptation with a continuous two-cour broadcast.
A brand-new visual was also unveiled, along with theme song details and a trio of character trailers for Senya, Tsukiko and Nau. STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION will perform “KATAWARA” for the opening theme, followed by Hiroki Nanami with “Yoru no Zui” for the ending theme.
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The following cast members were also confirmed:
Senya voiced by Hiroki Nanami
Tsukiko voiced by Maaya Uchida
Nau voiced by Aki Toyosaki
Mudo voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Yoshiteru Ashikaga voiced by Wataru Hatano
Hanatora voiced by Shizuka Ito
Based on the manga by Satoshi Mizukami (Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer), Masahiro Aizawa directs the Sengoku Youko anime at studio White Fox, with series composition by Jukki Hanada (Steins;Gate), character designs by Yosuke Okuda (In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki) and music by Evan Call (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End).
Crunchyroll streams the first part that consists of 13 episodes and describes the mythological story:
Humans and katawara are at war, but there are those on each side who join forces. Tama is a fox spirit who loves humans, while her sendou brother, Jinka, despises them. Together, they use the power of spirit transformation to defeat the monstrous katawara and put an end to the evils of this chaotic age. What destiny awaits the duo at the end of their journey?
Source: Official Twitter (1,2)
