Anime 'Kagurabachi' Casts Yuichi Nakamura as Soshiro Azami
The anime adaptation of the popular Weekly Shonen Jump manga 'Kagurabachi' has announced Yuichi Nakamura will voice the character Soshiro Azami. A new character visual and trailer were also released.
TOKYO – October 2, 2026 – The anime series Kagurabachi, based on a flagship title from Weekly Shonen Jump, has announced that Yuichi Nakamura has been cast as Soshiro Azami. Alongside this announcement, a new character visual, trailer, and comments from Nakamura have been unveiled.
Kagurabachi, created by Takeru Hokazono, has achieved a cumulative circulation of over 4.5 million copies, including digital editions. The animation studio Cypic, known for productions such as Umamusume: Cinderella Gray, is handling the anime production. The project is helmed by Director Tetsuya Takeuchi and Character Designer Keigo Sasaki. The protagonist, Chihiro Rokuhira, is voiced by Taihi Kimura.
Yuichi Nakamura will portray Soshiro Azami, a sorcerer affiliated with the Kamunabi. In his comments, Nakamura described his approach to the role, focusing on balancing the character with others and portraying him as serious yet somewhat dry. He expressed his enthusiasm for the manga's "Jump spirit" and his anticipation for seeing it animated.
The newly released character visual and trailer offer a glimpse of Soshiro Azami, described as one of the Kamunabi's most formidable members, possessing extraordinary physical strength. The anime series is scheduled to begin broadcasting in April 2027 across platforms including Crunchyroll.
The Kagurabachi anime will continue the story of the original manga, following Chihiro Rokuhira's quest for revenge after his father's murder and the theft of six Enchanted Blades. The series is expected to feature elaborate sword fights and detailed world-building.