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Inherit the Winds
Inherit the Winds is an original TV anime set in Bakumatsu-era Kyoto, premiering in January 2027 on the Agaru Anime block across CBC, TBS, and 26 other networks, with an early theatrical preview in 2026. The cast continues to expand, with the latest addition being Takeo Ōtsuka as Yamanaka Keisuke.
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Inherit the Winds is an original television anime set in Bakumatsu-era Kyoto. The story follows a memory-lost soldier who is renamed Tachikawa Jinsuke by Shinsengumi member Okita Sōji. The series is directed by Tomohiro Kawamura at Live2D Creative Studio and Drive Inc., with playwright Yutaka Narui attached to the project.
The production has steadily announced its cast through mid-2026. Ryōhei Kimura was the first revealed, playing Nagakura Shinpachi. Ayumu Murase followed as Todo Heisuke, assistant vice commander of the Mibu Roshigumi. Simba Tsuchiya joined as Harada Sanosuke, and the most recent addition is Takeo Ōtsuka as Yamanaka Keisuke. The ensemble also includes Daisuke Sakuma, Yuki Kaji, Aoi Yuki, Koki Uchiyama, Yuichi Nakamura, and Nichika Omori.
The anime is scheduled to premiere in January 2027 on the Agaru Anime programming block, which airs across CBC, TBS, and 26 affiliated networks. An early theatrical preview is planned for 2026. The series also participated in International Cat Day 2026, sharing cat-themed art alongside other anime and game properties.
Key facts
- Premiere window
- January 2027 ↗
- Broadcast block
- Agaru Anime block on CBC, TBS, and 26 other networks ↗
- Theatrical preview
- Early theatrical preview in 2026 ↗
- Director
- Tomohiro Kawamura ↗
- Studios
- Live2D Creative Studio and Drive Inc. ↗
- Cast addition
- Takeo Ōtsuka as Yamanaka Keisuke ↗
- Cast addition
- Simba Tsuchiya as Harada Sanosuke ↗
- Cast addition
- Ayumu Murase as Todo Heisuke ↗
- Cast addition
- Ryōhei Kimura as Nagakura Shinpachi ↗
Timeline
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Facts
- Release
- tv · January 2027 · Japan · 2026-07-22
- Release
- tv · January 2027 · 2026-08-28
- Release
- movie · 2026 · Japan · 2026-08-05
- Announced
- advanced two-week screening in Japanese theaters starting November 13 · 2026-09-04
- Announced
- Yasuyuki Kase will play Serizawa Kamo · 2026-08-28
- Announced
- Takeo Ōtsuka added to cast as Yamanaka Keisuke · 2026-08-14
- Announced
- Ayumu Murase will play Todo Heisuke · 2026-08-05
- Announced
- Ryōhei Kimura will voice Nagakura Shinpachi · 2026-07-22
- Noted
- participated in International Cat Day celebrations · 2026-08-09
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Claim activity
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- Debunked Simba Tsuchiya voices Inherit the Winds 16h ago · source
- Confirmed Ayumu Murase voices Inherit the Winds 17h ago · source
- Confirmed ryohei kimura voices Inherit the Winds 1d ago · source
- Disputed movie 2026 Japan 6d ago · source
- Confirmed tv January 2027 Japan 6d ago · source
All coverage
1d ago
The staff of the original television anime Inherit the Winds announced an advanced two-week screening in Japanese theaters starting November 13, centered on protagonist Tachikawa Jinsuke. The anime premieres in January 2027 on the Agaru Anime block on CBC, TBS, and 26 other affiliated networks. Set in Bakumatsu-era Kyoto, the story follows a memory-lost soldier aided by Shinsengumi member Okita Soji, who names him Tachikawa Jinsuke. Daisuke Sakuma stars as Jinsuke, with Yuki Kaji as Okita Soji.
Aug 28
The original TV anime Inherit the Winds announced Yasuyuki Kase will play Serizawa Kamo, chief commander of the Mibu Roshigumi. The Bakumatsu-era story follows a memory-lost soldier renamed Tachikawa Jinsuke, aided by Shinsengumi member Okita Soji. The anime premieres January 2027 on the Agaru Anime block across CBC, TBS, and 26 affiliates, with an early theatrical preview in 2026.
Aug 14
The original TV anime Inherit the Winds has added Takeo Ōtsuka to its cast as Yamanaka Keisuke. The Bakumatsu-era Kyoto story follows a memory-lost soldier renamed Tachikawa Jinsuke by Shinsengumi member Okita Sōji. The anime premieres in January 2027 on the Agaru Anime block across CBC, TBS, and 26 other networks, with an early theatrical preview in 2026.
Aug 9
Anime and manga accounts celebrated International Cat Day on August 8 with cat-themed art and messages. Participants included Cyberpunk 2077, Pragmata, Inherit the Winds, Black Torch, Akira Failing in Love, Kodansha, and Kojima Productions, among others.
Aug 6
Simba Tsuchiya will play Harada Sanosuke in the original television anime Inherit the Winds. The series premieres in January 2027 on the Agaru Anime programming block on CBC, TBS, and 26 affiliated networks, with an early theatrical preview screening in 2026. The cast includes Daisuke Sakuma, Yuki Kaji, Aoi Yuki, and others. Tomohiro Kawamura directs at Live2D Creative Studio and Drive Inc.
Aug 5
The original TV anime Inherit the Winds announced Ayumu Murase will play Todo Heisuke, assistant vice commander of the Mibu Roshigumi. The show premieres in January 2027 on the Agaru Anime block across CBC, TBS, and 26 affiliates, with an early theatrical preview in 2026. The cast includes Daisuke Sakuma, Yuki Kaji, and others.
Jul 22
The original TV anime Inherit the Winds announced Ryōhei Kimura will voice Nagakura Shinpachi. The series premieres in January 2027 on the Agaru Anime block across 28 networks, with an early theatrical preview in 2026. The cast includes Daisuke Sakuma, Yūki Kaji, Aoi Yūki, Kōki Uchiyama, Yūichi Nakamura, and Nichika Ōmori.