A dedicated website is launched for the anime adaptation of the Sengoku Youko manga series. The site treated us to a glimpse of the anime’s visuals, a thrilling promotional video, key cast and staff members, and most importantly, revealed the premiere date of January 2024.
To commemorate this occasion, Mizukami himself blessed us with an illustration. The anime adaptation takes on two arcs, the “Yo Naoshi Kyōdai-hen” and “Sen Ma Konton-hen,” promising three cours of non-stop action and drama. A bonus is the Sengoku Youko Shinsōban (New Edition) volumes, featuring Mizukami’s cover art, are set for release starting November 9.
Sengoku Youko takes us to a time and place where the world is split between humans and monsters. Amidst this chaos, we follow the journey of a young protagonist who finds herself loving humans more than her own kind. The manga explores not only the battles that the main characters face but also the journey of her and her allies becoming stronger to conquer everything in their way.
Sengoku Youko: Release Date, Staff, Plot
The anime adaptation of Sengoku Youko is directed by Masahiro Aizawa and produced by White Fox. The series scripts are written by Jukki Hanada, the character designs are handled by Yousuke Okuda, and the music is composed by Evan Call.
The cast includes Sōma Saitō voicing Jinka, Yūki Takada voicing Tama, Ryohei Kimura voicing Shinsuke, Tomoyo Kurosawa voicing Shakugan, Hiroki Nanami voicing Senya, and Maaya Uchida voicing Tsukiko.
Satoshi Mizukami’s “Sengoku Youko” was originally released on the pages of Mag Garden’s Monthly Comic Blade magazine, from 2007 to 2014. Following the magazine’s closure, the series was later published on the Comic Blade web service, where it continued its story from 2014 to 2016.
With a total of seventeen manga volumes spanning from August 2008 to June 2016, this manga piece writes a narrative that’s become a timeless classic. English-speaking readers can enjoy this monster world thanks to Tokyopop’s licensing of the series.
The Plot
Meet Tama, an exceptional katawara (monster) who fights her own kind to safeguard humans from evil forces. Standing by her side is Jinka, her conflicted brother with a hatred for humans despite his shared heritage. Together with the timid swordsman Shinsuke, they form an unlikely trio.
When their mission unveils a sinister plot to transform humans into monsters, they pledge to destroy the mastermind behind it, even if it means facing an entire army of warriors. Throughout their journey, they’ll encounter remarkable individuals, and breathtaking landscapes, and engage in battles that will make them future legends.
Worth a Watch?
Mizukami Satoshi, the creative mind behind Sengoku Youko, has a knack for flipping conventions in the world of action storytelling. While many writers use betrayals to fuel conflicts, Satoshi created a world where action births heartwarming reunions.
Sengoku Youko is surprisingly a satisfying adventure, skillfully positioning itself among the most fulfilling narratives in the genre. Though the “Spirit Circle” series is almost a near-flawless masterpiece, Sengoku Youko stresses its distinct charm as an immersive read.
With its unrefined and loosely structured themes and characters, the manga possesses a raw authenticity. Truth being said, the battles are less about strategy and more about channeling the familiar Shounen spirit, yet this dynamic is turned upside down by the sheer grandeur and scope of the adventure.
Through “Biscuit Hammer,” “Sengoku Youko,” and “Spirit Circle,” Satoshi has gone down different paths. The youthful aura and growth that characterized these works have been aptly explored. The anticipation for Satoshi’s future with this anime adaptation is very exciting, and we can’t see what it will bring us.
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