During the Anime NYC, Viz Media announced five new members of the voice cast for the anime based on the manga Rooster Fighter (Niwatori Fighter) of Shu Sakuratani. The new actors are:
- Yuko Kaida like Kugone
- Jun Kasama like Yuji
- Natsumi Fujiwara like Hikari
- Hikaru Tōno like sarah
- Akio Ōtsuka like Keizan
The event was attended by the author Sakuratanithe anime scriptwriter Hiroshi Seko and the world premiere of the first episode of the series.
About history
Keiji It is not a common rooster: it is the greatest defender of humanity. Although his enemies may be ten-story tall giants, his bravery and powerful battle cry, Kokekokko!make him a fearsome hero.
Cast and crew
- Kenta Miyake like keiji
- Mariko Honda as elizabeth
- Shiori Izawa as Piyoko
- Mitsuaki Kanuka like Morio
- Tomohiro Ono as Keisuke
The anime is directed by Daisuke Suzuki (D4DJ All Mix) in SANZIGENwith a script Hiroshi Seko (Jujutsu Kaisen, Mob Psycho 100). Production is carried out by Joseph Chou (Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya) and Sola Entertainment.
Release and distribution
The anime will debut in television in spring 2026. Viz Media will be responsible for international distribution through streaming, television, digital sales, home video and merchandising outside of Japan, while Hero's Inc. will manage EST, home video and merchandising in Japan. Adult Swim will broadcast the series in the United States, and more streaming platforms will be announced soon.
the original manga
Sakuratani released the manga in December 2020 on the Comiplex platform. The publisher Hero's published the 10th compilation volume on the 4th of July, and Viz Media released the eighth volume in English on August 19.
