Kagurabachi Casts Katsuyuki Konishi as Togo Shiba
Kagurabachi has announced that Katsuyuki Konishi (Kamina in Gurren Lagann, Keigo Asano from Bleach, Tengen Uzui from Demon Slayer) has been cast as Togo Shiba. Alongside this announcement, cast comments, a character visual, and a character trailer have been unveiled.
A veteran sorcerer and long-time friend of the Rokuhira family. Following Kunishige's death, he helps Chihiro in his quest for revenge. Despite his easygoing nature, his true strength is immeasurable. He used to be a member of the Kamunabi, the government's sorcerer organization.
Katsuyuki Konishi's Comments on Being Cast as Togo Shiba
To commemorate the character announcement, comments have been shared.
Q. What are your impressions of the character you voice, and what did you keep in mind while voicing them?
To me, Shiba is the kind of guy who's carefree on the surface, but deep down, has a solid core and real strength. I worked with the staff to make sure my performance wasn't overdoing it, and instead focused on bringing out the effortless confidence of someone who is genuinely powerful. I still threw in a few quirky touches here and there, though! I hope they help make Shiba a breath of fresh air for the audience. Above all, I hope you can really feel how much he cares about the Rokuhiras, both father and son! It's a really tough role to play (lol), but it's incredibly fun!!
Q. How did you feel when you were cast, and what are your thoughts on the anime?
I first read Kagurabachi when the first volume of the manga was released, and I knew right then that if it ever got an anime adaptation, I absolutely wanted to be a part of it. Now that my dream has come true, I couldn't be happier. I'm so excited to see what kind of anime it turns out to be.
Q. What were your thoughts when you first read the manga?
Both the characters and the story are so gritty and cool! It felt like watching a movie. What struck me the most when reading the manga, though, was how beautifully the goldfish were depicted. I can't wait to see how they are brought to life in the anime.
Q. What is Shiba's greatest charm?
His elusive, hard-to-pin-down vibe is just really cool. His demeanor—or rather, his way of life—acts as a perfect cushion for such a gritty story. I really feel he’s an essential character in this tale of revenge.
Q. How would you describe the appeal of the series in one phrase?
“Cinematic, revenge-driven swordplay action.”
The Japanese voice cast announced thus far for Kagurabachi anime includes Taihi Kimura as Chihiro Rokuhira, Tomokazu Seki as Kunishige Rokuhira, and Katsuyuki Konishi as Togo Shiba.
Crunchyroll announced that it will stream the anime beginning in April 2027 worldwide, excluding Japan, Mainland China, North Korea, and South Korea. In addition, the Kagurabachi Anime World Tour Part 1 will kick off at Anime Expo before heading to Japan Expo, AnimagiC, Otakon, and Anime NYC.
Kagurabachi is an action-dark fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Takeru Hokazono. It has been serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump since 2023 and has compiled four volumes. The anime adaptation is set to be released in April 2027. The plot is described:
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.
Source: Press Release
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