Yuichi Nakamura Cast as Soshiro Azami in KAGURABACHI Anime
The anime series KAGURABACHI has announced Yuichi Nakamura will voice Soshiro Azami. The casting news was accompanied by a new character visual and trailer.
Tokyo – The anime series KAGURABACHI, adapted from the popular Weekly Shonen Jump manga, has confirmed Yuichi Nakamura will voice the character Soshiro Azami. This announcement was shared alongside a new character visual and a trailer.
The Kagurabachi manga, created by Takeru Hokazono, has achieved a circulation of over 4.5 million copies. The anime adaptation is being produced by animation studio Cypic, part of the CyberAgent group, with Tetsuya Takeuchi directing and Keigo Sasaki handling character design. The protagonist, Chihiro Rokuhira, is voiced by Taihi Kimura, winner of the Best New Actor award at the 2025 Seiyu Awards.
Yuichi Nakamura will portray Soshiro Azami, a sorcerer affiliated with the Kamunabi organization. Nakamura described Azami as a realistic character with a slightly dry demeanor, emphasizing his balance with other characters. He expressed excitement about seeing the manga, which he felt embodied the "spirit of Jump," brought to life in animated form.
The newly released character trailer for Soshiro Azami showcases his abilities and role within the narrative. Azami is noted as one of the Kamunabi's most formidable members, possessing extraordinary physical strength. He is also among the few individuals aware of Chihiro Rokuhira's concealed existence.
The KAGURABACHI anime is scheduled for broadcast in April 2027. The series is anticipated to combine its dramatic revenge narrative with striking action sequences and detailed world-building.