The official key visual for the original TV anime Kaze wo Tsugu Mono (風を継ぐもの) has been released, offering fans a glimpse of the series’ warm, slice-of-life atmosphere before the story turns turbulent.

About the Series

Kaze wo Tsugu Mono is an original anime centered on the Mibu Roshigumi (壬生浪士組), the group that would later become the legendary Shinsengumi. The project is a collaboration between Aniplex, Live2D, and Drive, aiming to portray the fleeting youth of young men living through a turbulent era of Japanese history, through a fresh interpretation and innovative visual presentation.

Key Visual Highlights

The newly revealed key visual centers on Toshizo Hijikata and Isami Kondo engaged in a game of Go, surrounded by their fellow members. Hyogo Koganei watches the match with wide, excited eyes; Hajime Saito observes quietly from behind a shoji screen; Keisuke Yamanami smiles warmly alongside Kurosuke, a dog seemingly eager for attention; Sanosuke Harada, Shinpachi Nagakura, and Heisuke Todo share in the lighthearted mood; Soji Okita sits on the engawa (veranda) taking it all in; and Jinsuke Tachikawa stands upright, eyes fixed on something with quiet determination. Together, the image captures a precious, ordinary moment among comrades.

Schedule & Release Information

• A theatrical advance screening, Kaze wo Tsugu Mono: Hajimari (風を継ぐもの -はじまり-), began its two-week limited run on November 13, 2026, presenting the story’s early chapters ahead of the TV broadcast.
• The TV anime begins airing in January 2027 (Winter 2027 season) on CBC/TBS and a network of 28 stations across Japan.
• Streaming will be available on U-NEXT and other platforms.
• A Blu-ray Disc BOX and DVD BOX are scheduled for release on May 26, 2027.

Staff

• Original Work: Aniplex, Yutaka Narii
• Director: Tomohiro Kawamura
• Series Composition: Yutaka Narii
• Original Concept Cooperation: Azuki Mashiba
• Character Design: Fumi Ebina
• Music: Shigeru Kishida
• Animation Production: Live2D Creative Studio × Drive

Cast

• Jinsuke Tachikawa: Daisuke Sakuma
• Soji Okita: Yuki Kaji
• Hyogo Koganei: Aoi Yuki
• Toshizo Hijikata: Koki Uchiyama
• Isami Kondo: Yuichi Nakamura
• Shinpachi Nagakura: Ryohei Kimura
• Heisuke Todo: Ayumu Murase
• Sanosuke Harada: Shinba Tsuchiya
• Keisuke Yamanami: Goo Otsuka
• Kamo Serizawa: Yasuyuki Kase
• Kurosuke: Himari Omori
• Shinbei Umeda: Takaya Kamikawa (special appearance)