Tougen Anki

Yura Urushibara's Tougen Anki launched in Weekly Shōnen Champion in June 2020, bringing a fresh twist to the dark fantasy genre. The story follows Shiki Ichinose, a high school student who discovers he is the descendant of a legendary demon slayer clan. When his adoptive father is murdered by a monstrous creature, Shiki awakens a cursed bloodline that grants him immense power but also attracts deadly foes. He must navigate a hidden war between human warriors called the Momotaro and monstrous beings known as the Oni.

Urushibara's art blends intense action with grotesque creature designs, while the narrative explores themes of identity, prejudice, and the cost of power. The series has drawn comparisons to classics like Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer for its supernatural battles and found-family dynamics, but carves its own path with a morally gray world where neither side is purely good or evil. As of 2025, the manga spans 20 volumes with over 200 chapters, and its popularity earned it an anime adaptation by Studio Hibari that aired from July to December 2025. A sequel season is scheduled for October 2026, indicating strong ongoing demand.[edit]