Tougen Anki Originally a dark battle manga by Yura Urushibara, serialized in Weekly Shōnen Champion since 2020, with an anime adaptation. The core premise subverts the Momotaro legend—telling the story from the perspective of the descendants of Oni (demons). Worldview: Set in modern-day Japan, the world is divided into two factions. The Oni descendants, born with demon blood, hide among ordinary humans; the Momotaro Agency is an organization carrying the Momotaro bloodline dedicated to hunting down Oni. The line between good and evil is blurred, with no absolute heroes or villains. Protagonist: Shiki Ichinose, a high school boy who believed he was an ordinary human, actually harbors powerful Oni blood. When the Momotaro Agency tracks him down to kill him, and his adoptive father is murdered, he is forced to awaken his demon powers. He joins Rasetsu Academy on the Oni side, fighting for survival and revenge. Style: Bloody, hardcore combat, dark hero vibes, frequently delving into persecution, identity, and cycles of hatred, with tense, high-impact battle sequences. Anime: Season 1 (Kyoto Arc) airs in July 2025; Season 2 (Nikko Kegon Falls Arc) airs in 2026.
With Oni blood burning within me, I refuse to be a sacrificial lamb slaughtered at will.