Kagurabachi Anime Casts Tomokazu Seki as Kunishige Rokuhira, Reveals Character Visual and Trailer

Kagurabachi has announced that veteran voice actor Tomokazu Seki will play Kunishige Rokuhira, the father of protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira, in the upcoming TV anime scheduled to premiere in April 2027. A new character visual and character trailer were also released, along with comments from Seki about the role and the series.

Character Introduction

Chihiro's father, who warmly watched over his son as he grew up. A master swordsmith with unparalleled skill, he is the only person capable of forging Enchanted Blades—katana of immense power. It's said that his creations single-handedly brought an end to the Seitei War. Three years ago, he lost his life during an attack by the Hishaku.

Teaser Trailer

Tomokazu Seki Joins the Cast as Kunishige Rokuhira

Seki will portray Kunishige Rokuhira, a legendary swordsmith with unparalleled craftsmanship who created the powerful Enchanted Blades. He is also Chihiro's father and a warm, supportive presence in his son's life. At the same time, the blades he forged are said to have brought an end to the Seitei War, making him one of the most important figures in the story.

Full Comments from Tomokazu Seki

Q. What are your impressions of the character you voice, and what did you keep in mind while voicing them?
Kunishige Rokuhira is a legendary swordsmith, but at the same time, he is also a warmhearted father. I voiced the role with the aim of conveying the charm of both of those sides naturally. I would be happy if viewers could feel the bright and fun nature of his everyday humorous side, as well as the weight behind every single word in the scenes where he speaks of his convictions as a swordsmith.

Q. How did you feel when you were cast, and what are your thoughts on the anime?
I was truly happy when I got the role of Kunishige Rokuhira. Kagurabachi is a series loved by so many fans, and Kunishige is an important presence in the story. I'm doing my best to convey the manga's passion and the feelings of the characters in a way that only anime can.

Q. What were your thoughts when you first read the manga?
When I first read the manga, my impression was, “This is such a passionate series!” Not only does it have powerful action scenes, but emotions like resolve, loss, and revenge are also depicted with real depth, and I was drawn in immediately. It also has unique worldbuilding, making it the kind of series where you keep wanting to know what happens next.

Q. What is Kunishige's greatest charm?
I think Kunishige's charm lies in the strength with which he upholds his convictions, as well as his ability to love deeply. I’m also the type of
person who throws myself completely into the things I love, so I may relate to him a little in that sense.

Q. How would you describe the appeal of the series in one phrase?
“A spirit passed down.”

About Kagurabachi

■Introduction
A single stroke opens a new era, cutting a path from Japan to the world— Weekly Shonen Jump's Neo-Japanese Sword Action series begins here!

From day one, the Kagurabachi manga has captivated fans, weaving a blood-soaked tale of revenge through breathtaking sword-fight sequences.

And now, known for its uncompromising quality, animation studio Cypic brings the story to life with jaw-dropping visuals!

■Story
Flames of resolve, kindled by hatred.

Chihiro Rokuhira is a boy who aspires to become a swordsmith, and took daily training under his father Kunishige, a renowned swordsmith. Their days, once filled with laughter, are brutally torn apart by an attack from the mysterious sorcerer organization, the Hishaku. What is stolen from them are the six Enchanted Blades—swords of immense power capable of shaping the fate of the nation—and the gentle, warm life they once shared.

From that day on, everything changed. In a world engulfed in darkness, Chihiro takes up Enten, the seventh Enchanted Blade left behind by his father, and sets out on a blood-soaked path of revenge.

Source : ORICON NEWS