“High schooler Shiki discovers his Oni heritage and must master supernatural powers at Rasetsu Academy amid ancient human-monster conflict.”
Tougen Anki
桃源暗鬼
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Synopsis
High schooler Shiki discovers his Oni heritage and must master supernatural powers at Rasetsu Academy amid ancient human-monster conflict.
Long ago, demon-like creatures known as Oni brought terror and destruction upon humanity. A legendary warrior named Momotarou rose to challenge these formidable beings, beginning an ancient conflict between humans and monsters. In the present day, Shiki Ichinose lives as an ordinary high school student with a passion for firearms. His peaceful life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers that he possesses a mysterious connection to the Oni - a revelation that thrusts him into a hidden world where ancient bloodlines still clash. As Shiki grapples with this newfound heritage and the awakening of powers he never knew he possessed, he finds himself at the center of a conflict that has spanned millennia. With the guidance of those who understand the true nature of his abilities, Shiki must navigate between his human life and the darker legacy flowing through his veins. At Rasetsu Academy, a special institution for those touched by the supernatural, he begins to uncover the secrets of his past while learning to master the dangerous power that lies dormant within him.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 46 sampled reviews
What 46 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.09 · split reception
4.2 pts
Recommenders 7.6 · others 3.4
↓ 1.70
Running avg · Jul 2025 → Feb 2026
- 7 “The very first episode reminds me of Ao no exorcist/blue exorcist. Almost the very same plot surrounding the foster dad that took in something similar as a demon (the protagonist). Shiki Ichinose...”
- 8 “Tougen Anki is The best anime out right now. I’ve always been a believer of copying other stories doesn’t automatically equal bad, the problem is many things copy the bad stuff in a story rather...”
- 8 “I didn't know what I expected going into this series. I seemingly stumbled across this chaotic mess with its all-over-the-place pacing, lol. As it turns out, it's got a lot of heart and... hearts,...”
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- Format 24 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 9h 36m all episodes
- Aired Jul 2025 – Dec 2025 Summer 2025
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-26525 catalog
Produced by
- Dentsu Producer
- Pony Canyon Producer
- Nippon Television Network Producer
- Akita Shoten Producer