Tougen Anki Second Cour: Nerima Arc Hits Screens in October 2025
Tougen Anki's debut season with its second cour, set to premiere on October 3, 2025. Adapted from Yura Urushibara's gripping manga, serialized in Weekly Shōnen Champion since 2020, this anime has already hooked fans with its dark twist on the Momotaro legend. With over 4 million manga copies sold, Tougen Anki blends high-octane action, supernatural intrigue, and raw emotion, and the upcoming Nerima Arc promises to raise the stakes even higher.
What to Expect from the Nerima Arc
The story follows Shiki Ichinose, a teenager whose life unravels after Momotaro assassins kill his foster father, revealing his Oni heritage, a cursed bloodline with demonic power. Caught in a hidden war between the chaotic Oni and the disciplined Momotaro descendants, Shiki's journey is one of vengeance and self-discovery. The first cour, which debuted on July 11, 2025, set the stage with intense battles and Shiki's grueling training. Now, the second cour dives into the Nerima Arc, where Tokyo's shadowy streets become a battleground for rival factions.
Fans can look forward to new characters like the cunning Masumi Yodogawa (voiced by Atsushi Tamaru) and the fierce Kaoru Namikido (Haruki Ishiya), who shake up the dynamic with fresh alliances and betrayals. A stunning August 2025 trailer showcased neon-lit clashes and jaw-dropping animation, hinting at deeper lore and bloodier fights as Shiki grapples with his volatile powers.
Release Details and Where to Watch
The Tougen Anki second cour kicks off on October 3, 2025, airing Fridays at 11:00 p.m. JST on Nippon TV's "FRIDAY ANIME" block. With 12 episodes, it completes a 24-episode season. Global viewers can stream it on Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu starting at 8:30 a.m. PDT, with English subtitles and dubs available. Directed by Ato Nonaka, with scripts by Yukie Sugawara and music by Kohta Yamamoto, the production quality is top-notch, staying true to the manga's gritty vibe.
