We have unveiled the teaser trailer for the upcoming anime adaptation of BLADE & BASTARD, scheduled for release in 2027.
Along with the first animated footage of the series, the main staff information has also been fully unveiled. Get a first glimpse into the series’ rich dark fantasy atmosphere and the story that unfolds within its deadly labyrinth.

The teaser trailer is now available online.
―― Welcome to the dungeon.

■STAFF
Original Work: Kumo Kagyu (DRE Novels / Published by Drecom)
Original Character Designs: so-bin
Manga Adaptation: Makoto Fugetsu (DRE Comics / Published by Drecom)
Monster Design Support: Jun Suemi

Director: Tomoki Kobayashi
Series Composition: Naruhisa Arakawa
Character Design: Rina Iwamoto
Sound Director: Kisuke Koizumi
Music: Hayato Matsuo
Animation Production: xingfu

We are thrilled to announce that voice actors Makoto Furukawa (voicing Iarumas) and Daiki Yamashita (voicing Raraja) will be attending Anime Expo 2026! The convention will take place in Los Angeles, USA, from July 2nd to July 5th (local time).
Stay tuned for the latest updates on BLADE & BASTARD!

● Panel Information
Warner Bros. Japan Anime Production Industry Panel
Date & Time: July 4 (Sat) at 11:30 AM (PT)
Venue: Room 408AB
Guest: Laura Post / Damien Haas
Special Giveaways: Exclusive giveaway items will be distributed to attendees, including a large “FUN! FAN! FUN!” uchiwa fan featuring visuals from BLADE & BASTARD.

Drecom Industry Panel
Date & Time: July 4 (Sat), 1:00 PM（PT）
Guest:Makoto Furukawa (V.A of Iarumas)
Guest:Daiki Yamashita (V.A of Raraja)
Guest:Producer from Drecom Co., Ltd

At "Anime Expo 2025," currently being held in Los Angeles, USA, the latest PV for the Anime "BLADE & BASTARD" was unveiled, and a new illustration drawn by original illustrator so-bin was also revealed!

The cast members who provided voices for the original PVs, audio dramas, and other materials will continue to be in charge for the anime.

IARUMAS　cv.Makoto Furukawa
GARBAGE　cv.Tomori Kusunoki
RARAJA　cv.Daiki Yamashita
AINIKKI　cv.Saori Hayami
BERKANAN　cv.Shion Wakayama

◆ Character Designer so-bin's New Illustration Unveiled!

To commemorate the anime adaptation, an illustration newly drawn by so-bin has been unveiled! In addition to Iarumas and Garbage, who have already been revealed, key characters Raraja, Ainikki, and Berkanan have been newly depicted.

Stay tuned for more updates on the "BLADE & BASTARD" anime!

To commemorate the release of the latest volume of "BLADE & BASTARD," a collaboration project featuring the world-renowned Japanese samurai, Toshiro Mifune, will be held. In conjunction with this project, specially designed wrapped rickshaws will run for a limited time.

●Collaboration Poster with "The Global Mifune," Toshiro Mifune, Unveiled!
To celebrate the same-month release of "BLADE & BASTARD" novel volume 5 and comics volume 6 in Japan, collaboration posters featuring the iconic Mr. Toshiro Mifune will be held.

●Taking on the Tokyo dungeon! Collaboration Wrapped Rickshaws Appear
It has been decided that "BLADE & BASTARD" wrapped rickshaws will be run. Six rickshaws wrapped in "BLADE & BASTARD" specifications will traverse the “dungeon” that is Tokyo.

Kumo Kagyu, original author of "BLADE ＆ BASTARD," is confirmed to attend Anime Expo 2025, taking place in Los Angeles, USA from July 3 to 6!
He will appear at event panels, hold autograph sessions at the event venue.

●Panel Information
Drecom Industry Panel
Date and Time: Saturday, July 5, 5:15 PM
Venue: Room 511ABC
MC: The Anime Man
Guests: Kumo Kagyu (Author of "BLADE ＆ BASTARD" and Producers

Warner Bros. Japan presents Upcoming Titles!
Date and Time: Saturday, July 5, 1:00 PM
Venue: Room 408AB
Guests: Kumo Kagyu (Author of "BLADE ＆ BASTARD" etc.

●Kumo Kagyu Autograph Sessions
Anime Expo 2025 Autograph Sessions
Session 1
Date and Time: Thursday, July 3, 2:30 PM
Venue: JW Marriott Gold Ballroom Table 14

Session 2
Date and Time: Saturday, July 5, 2:30 PM
Venue: JW Marriott Gold Ballroom Table 13

Please check the official Anime Expo website for details about the autograph sessions at the Anime Expo venue.