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Sequel officially confirmed with teaser poster and PV
A sequel to the 2025 dark-fantasy anime Tougen Anki has been officially confirmed. The announcement arrived alongside a moody teaser poster and a promotional video, released immediately after episode 24 of season one aired on December 26, 2025. Studio HIBARI confirmed the new chapter will be titled the Nikko Kegon Falls arc — a name that already hints at deeper mystery and higher stakes.
What the new arc promises
Tougen Anki built its fanbase on mythic conflict: two ancient bloodlines, the Oni and Momotaro, have long shadowed human history, and the fragile balance between them breaks into open war. The protagonist, Shiki Ichinose, learns after a sudden attack that he carries Oni blood — a revelation that pushed season one toward a cliffhanger ending. The Nikko Kegon Falls arc is being billed as a darker, more intense continuation that will expand the world’s supernatural politics and personal stakes.
Creative team and production
Fans will be reassured to see the main creative crew returning: director Ato Nonaka, screenwriter Yukie Sugawara, character designer Ryuko Amisaki, and composer Kohta Yamamoto are all listed in production notes, with Studio HIBARI continuing animation duties. The teaser’s visual tone and Yamamoto’s ominous score tease a heavier, more cinematic approach for the next run.
Context and comparisons
Tougen Anki sits comfortably in the recent rise of gritty, folklore-rooted anime alongside titles like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen that blend visceral action with psychological themes. Unlike some supernatural shonen that lean comic or sarcastic, Tougen Anki emphasizes atmosphere and ancestral tragedy, which could help it stand out as a flagship dark-fantasy series.
Fan reaction and industry notes
The sequel announcement lit up social channels immediately; fans praised the poster’s stark aesthetic and the PV’s mood-setting score. From an industry perspective, continuing a successful new IP so soon after season one reflects strong confidence from the production committee — and a bet that dark fantasy remains a commercially viable trend in anime streaming and international licensing.
While a formal release window has not been confirmed, the team’s decision to move forward signals that Nikko Kegon Falls will aim to deepen themes of identity and clan conflict while delivering sharper action and higher production values. Expect more reveals and possibly a trailer with a tentative broadcast season announced in the coming months.
A concise note: if the new arc matches the atmospheric promise of the teaser, Tougen Anki could cement its place among contemporary dark-fantasy anime worth watching.
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