A TV anime adaptation of Kōta Kawae’s supernatural manga Nue’s Exorcist is officially happening. Publisher Shueisha made the announcement during its Jump Press livestream on October 12, 2026, confirming that the series will premiere in Summer 2027 on TV Asahi. The announcement also came with a teaser trailer, a teaser visual, and full details about the main cast and production team.
The manga, known in Japan as Nue no Onmyōji, has been running in Weekly Shonen Jump since May 2023. It has built a steady following over three years and recently crossed 1.6 million copies in circulation across 16 volumes. Fans have been asking for an anime for a long time, and the series topped AnimeJapan 2025’s “Manga We Want to See Animated” poll with over 156,000 votes.
Who Is Making The Anime
Studio Hibari is handling the animation production. The studio is known for shows like Tougen Anki and Sakugan.
Hiroyuki Hashimoto is directing the series. Hashimoto has directed Classroom of the Elite and Is the Order a Rabbit?. His experience with both action-heavy and character-focused stories makes him a fitting choice for the project.
Hiroshi Seko is overseeing series composition and writing the scripts. Seko’s previous credits include DAN DA DAN, Dorohedoro, and Jujutsu Kaisen. His work on those shows is known for balancing fast-paced action with clear storytelling.
Shunpei Mochizuki is designing the characters. Mochizuki worked on Sakugan and has a style that fits the dark fantasy school setting of Nue’s Exorcist.
Takayuki Yamaguchi is the sound director. He has worked on Laidbackers and Dead Mount Death Play.
MONACA is composing the music. The studio has worked on NieR:Automata Ver1.1a and has a strong reputation for atmospheric soundtracks. Fans on social media reacted to the MONACA announcement with excitement, with comments like “God” and “This is amazing” appearing on X (formerly Twitter).
The Voice Cast
Three main cast members were revealed during the livestream.
- Kaito Miura voices Gakuro Yajima, the protagonist. Miura previously voiced a role in Tougen Anki.
- Saori Ōnishi voices Nue, the powerful spirit who lives in a hidden room at Gakuro’s school. Ōnishi is known for her work in DanMachi.
- Sayumi Suzushiro voices Kazusa Suo. Suzushiro has appeared in Megami no Café Terrace.
More cast members will be announced at a later date.
What The Teaser Trailer Shows
The teaser trailer gives a first look at the anime’s visual style. It introduces Gakuro and Nue, along with brief glimpses of the spirits that haunt the school. The trailer features the voices of the three main cast members and sets a dark, moody tone that matches the manga.
The teaser visual was drawn by Shunpei Mochizuki. It shows Gakuro and Nue in a striking composition that hints at the supernatural battles to come.
What Nue’s Exorcist Is About
The story follows Gakuro Yajima, a high school student who has been able to see spirits since childhood. These spirits are drawn to human sadness and anger, and Gakuro has spent most of his life trying to avoid them.
His life changes when he stumbles into a sealed room at his school. Inside, he meets Nue, a quirky spirit who loves video games and has been waiting for someone to find her. Nue asks Gakuro to help her defeat the dangerous spirits that roam the school. Gakuro is hesitant at first, but the spirits are not going to wait for him to make up his mind.
VIZ Media publishes the manga in English and describes it as an adventure that mixes supernatural battles with comedy and an unlikely central duo. The series also placed seventh in the print category of the 2024 Next Manga Awards.
Kōta Kawae Shares His Thoughts
The original creator, Kōta Kawae, shared a message with fans after the announcement. He thanked readers for their support and spoke about his connection to the director.
“Thanks to everyone’s overwhelming support, we are pleased to announce that our work will be adapted into an anime! Thank you so much for your support, cooperation, and encouragement, which has allowed me to be given such a wonderful opportunity.” — Kōta Kawae
Kawae also mentioned that he was a fan of Hiroyuki Hashimoto’s anime Is the Order a Rabbit? during his time as a company employee.
“I was saved by Director Hashimoto’s anime ‘Is the Order a Rabbit?’ during my time as a company employee. And now, as a manga artist, I am thrilled that you have extended a helping hand to me once again as the director of the Nue anime!” — Kōta Kawae
He also praised Shunpei Mochizuki’s character design work, saying he uses her sketches as reference, and expressed confidence in the voice cast bringing the characters to life.
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Release Info For Global Fans
The anime will air on TV Asahi in Japan during the Summer 2027 season. A specific premiere date has not been announced yet.
International streaming plans have not been confirmed. Crunchyroll has covered the announcement, and given the series’ ties to Shueisha and VIZ Media, a simulcast release is likely. Fans in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, and other regions should watch for updates from official channels.
The manga is available digitally through Shueisha’s MANGA Plus service and in English through VIZ Media. The eighth English volume went on sale on September 1, 2026, with the ninth volume scheduled for November 3, 2026.
More updates about the anime are expected at Jump Festa 2027 in December.
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