Kana Yoshimura’s MURCIÉLAGO TV anime will officially launch broadcasts and streaming in January 2027. The news came from Anime NYC, tightening the earlier 2027 release window. The project was first revealed in July at Anime Expo 2026.
HIDIVE also verified the January 2027 air date for its exclusive simulcast across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
The series will be spearheaded by Takashi Naoya (Am I Actually the Strongest?, Tales of Wedding Rings) in the role of chief director, while Matsuo Asami takes charge as director. It is produced jointly by Satelight and Staple Entertainment.
The previously announced staff includes:
- Original story by: Kana Yoshimura
- Chief directing: Takashi Naoya
- Directing: Matsuo Asami
- Screenplay: Takashi Naoya
- Character designs by: Sei Tateishi
- Music composed by: Masanori Akita, Yuichi Tsuchiya
- Animation by: Satelight × Staple Entertainment
MURCIÉLAGO, published by Square Enix, has been in serialization since August 2013. Its cumulative sales have topped 2.3 million copies globally, with 28 volumes released in Japan and 26 abroad. The plot centers on Kuroko Koumori, a man formerly on death row who is chosen via unusual legal channels to serve as an official state executioner. He teams up with skilled driver Hinako Tozakura to hunt down and eliminate the most dangerous criminals in a gritty crime‑action narrative that mixes dark comedy, action, and horror.
The super teaser trailer can be viewed below.
Source: Official MURCIÉLAGO website. ©Yoshimurakana/SQUARE ENIX, MURCIÉLAGO Project
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