The TV anime adaptation of Kana Yoshimura’s MURCIÉLAGO will officially begin broadcasting and streaming in January 2027. The announcement was made at Anime NYC, narrowing its previously announced 2027 release window. The adaptation was announced in July during Anime Expo 2026.
HIDIVE also confirmed the January 2027 release date for its exclusive simulcast in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
The adaptation will be led by Takashi Naoya (Am I Actually the Strongest?, Tales of Wedding Rings) as chief director, with Matsuo Asami serving as director. The anime is a joint production between Satelight and Staple Entertainment.
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 surpassed 2.3 million copies in circulation worldwide and currently has 28 volumes in Japan and 26 internationally. The story follows Kuroko Koumori, a former death row inmate selected through extraordinary legal measures to become a government-sanctioned executioner. Partnered with expert driver Hinako Tozakura, the pair investigate and eliminate some of society’s most dangerous criminals in a violent crime-action story blending dark humor, action, and horror.
You can watch the super teaser trailer below.
Source: MURCIÉLAGO Official Website
©Yoshimurakana/SQUARE ENIX,MURCIÉLAGO Project
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