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58 ▼9 (2026-07-14)

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Overseas buzz ↓ cooling -21%
Watchlists ↑ rising +47%
PV views ↑ rising +36%
Japanese chatter ↑ newly tracked

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What fans are saying

A neutral summary of public reactions (e.g. official PV comments) — paraphrased, not quoted.

キャラ Praise Fans of Ashikaga Tadayoshi are delighted by his increased role in season 2.
世界観 Praise The consistent color palette from season 1 evokes nostalgia and emotion.
OP・ED Praise There is strong trust and high expectations for Kentie as the OP artist for season 2.
作画 Praise The animation quality is impressively high, surprising viewers.

Music

OP Onigoto Kento Nakajima

🔥 Anisong heat 27 -8.3 1,530 views

ED Onigoto [鬼事(おにごと)] Kento Nakajima

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About this anime

Set in 14th-century Japan, this action-adventure series follows a young samurai lord who loses everything after a betrayal and must survive while hiding his identity. Produced by CloverWorks and based on the manga by Yuusei Matsui, the second season continues the protagonist's journey as he gathers allies and hones his skills to reclaim his destiny.

SamuraiWarHistoricalGoreMale ProtagonistShounenPrimarily Male Cast

Source: Manga
Studio: CloverWorks
Original creator: Yuusei Matsui
Director: Yuuta Yamazaki
Assistant director: Yuusuke Kawakami
Series composition: Yoriko Tomita
Character design: Yasushi Nishiya
Chief animation director: Yasushi Nishiya
Art director: Ayumi Kojima
Sound director: Tomokazu Mitsui
Voice actor: Asaki Yuikawa(Tokiyuki Houjou)Mari Hino(Kojirou Nezu)Hinaki Yano(Shizuku)Sayumi Suzushiro(Ayako Mochizuki)Aoi Yuuki(Genba Kazama)Kikunosuke Toya(Fubuki)Yuuichi Nakamura(Yorishige Suwa)Katsuyuki Konishi(Takauji Ashikaga)
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