The Anime "KAGURABACHI" Casts Yuichi Nakamura as Soshiro Azami; Cast Comments, Character Visual & Trailer Revealed!

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TOKYO, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The anime Kagurabachi, based on a next-generation 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 also been unveiled.

Kagurabachi (Original Author: Takeru Hokazono), currently serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump, has surpassed a cumulative circulation of 4.5 million copies (including digital editions). A stellar team of creators has been assembled for the project. Production will be handled by CyberAgent group company animation studio, Cypic (Umamusume: Cinderella Gray, The Summer Hikaru Died), the anime boasts an all-star staff, including Director Tetsuya Takeuchi (Action Animation Director on Sword Art Online II, Battle Scene Storyboards/Episode Director/Animation Director on Heavenly Delusion) and Character Designer Keigo Sasaki (Blue Exorcist, The Seven Deadly Sins). The protagonist, Chihiro Rokuhira, is voiced by Taihi Kimura, winner of the Best New Actor award at the 2025 Seiyu Awards.

Yuichi Nakamura Cast as Soshiro Azami!

Yuichi Nakamura will play Soshiro Azami, a sorcerer affiliated with the Kamunabi. To commemorate the announcement, comments from Nakamura were also shared.

Full Comments from Yuichi Nakamura:

Q. What are your impressions of the character you voice, and what did you keep in mind while voicing them?

Although there are still relatively few characters, I paid close attention to how he balances with the others.

This should really pay off when a lot more characters start appearing later on...!

I approached the role viewing him as someone who is serious, yet carries a bit of a dry demeanor.

Q. How did you feel when you were cast, and what are your thoughts on the anime?

I read the manga when I auditioned for the role, and I felt like it really embodied the recent "spirit of Jump." I couldn't wait to see what would happen next, so I ended up reading every volume that had been released!

I'm incredibly excited to see all those memorable scenes brought to life in the anime.

Q. What were your thoughts when you first read the manga?

Although it starts off with a dark atmosphere, the protagonist's convictions and goals are clearly defined, making it really fun to read.

The action may be what catches people's attention first, but the worldbuilding, artistic sensibility, and unfolding story are equally captivating.

Q. What is Azami's greatest charm?

He strikes me as a realist who serves as a contrast to the romanticist Shiba.

He's compassionate, yet there's something interesting about how he stays slightly detached.

I think he's a character whose appeal will become increasingly apparent as the story progresses.

Q. How would you describe the appeal of the series in one phrase?

"Incandescent!"

Soshiro Azami Character Visual & Trailer Unveiled!

Soshiro Azami Character Introduction

A sorcerer affiliated with the Kamunabi. One of the few people who knows of Chihiro's existence, which had been kept secret. Possessing extraordinary physical strength that allows him to overwhelm his opponents with devastating blows, he stands out as one of the Kamunabi's most formidable members.

Soshiro Azami Character Trailer:

English: https://youtu.be/O7A5d4obyyo

Japanese: https://youtu.be/x3Y3UaoGW4I

About KAGURABACHI

View Teaser Trailer:

English: https://youtu.be/pC39732i1bA / Japanese: https://youtu.be/Ppmbg4IoL3g

Broadcasting and Streaming information

April 2027

Crunchyroll, MUSE, and SMG HOLDINGS, among others

Introduction

A single stroke opens a new era, cutting a path from Japan to the world—

Weekly Shonen Jump's Neo-Japanese Sword Action series begins here!

From day one, the Kagurabachi manga has captivated fans, weaving a blood-soaked tale of revenge through breathtaking sword-fight sequences.

And now, known for its uncompromising quality, animation studio Cypic brings the story to life with jaw-dropping visuals!

Story

Flames of resolve, kindled by hatred.

Chihiro Rokuhira is a boy who aspires to become a swordsmith, and took daily training under his father Kunishige, a renowned swordsmith. Their days, once filled with laughter, are brutally torn apart by an attack from the mysterious sorcerer organization, the Hishaku.

What is stolen from them are the six Enchanted Blades—swords of immense power capable of shaping the fate of the nation—and the gentle, warm life they once shared.

From that day on, everything changed. In a world engulfed in darkness, Chihiro takes up Enten, the seventh Enchanted Blade left behind by his father, and sets out on a blood-soaked path of revenge.

Staff

Original Work: "Kagurabachi" by Takeru Hokazono (Serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump)

Director: Tetsuya Takeuchi

Character Design: Keigo Sasaki

Production: Cypic

Production Committee Leads: Shochiku & CyberAgent

Cast

Chihiro Rokuhira: Taihi Kimura

Kunishige Rokuhira: Tomokazu Seki

Togo Shiba: Katsuyuki Konishi

Soshiro Azami: Yuichi Nakamura

Hinao: Miku Ito

Char Kyonagi: Miyari Nemoto

Official Links

- Official Website: https://anime.kagurabachi.jp/

- Official X: ＠kb_anime_en（https://x.com/kb_anime_en）

- Official TikTok: @kb_anime_en（https://www.tiktok.com/@kb_anime_en）

- Official Instagram: @kb_anime_en（https://www.instagram.com/kb_anime_en/）

Original Work

Cumulative circulation has surpassed 4.5 million copies (including digital editions)!

Title: Kagurabachi

Author: Takeru Hokazono

Previously Published: Available online on MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA and published in print and digitally by Viz Media (English Version).

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