Haigakura Anime to Restart Broadcast from Episode 1 in July, After Previous Delay

Anime Episodes Resume After Delay

The highly anticipated television anime adaptation of Shinobu Takayama's Haigakura manga will restart broadcasting from the first episode on July 3. This announcement comes after the staff postponed episode 8 and onward in November 2023 to ensure the series' quality.

A new video has been released to mark the anime's upcoming return:

Broadcast & Streaming Details

Restart Date: July 3 on Tokyo MX at 25:30 (effectively July 4, 1:30 a.m.)
Following Airings:
- BS-Asahi: July 4
- Sun TV: July 6
Episode 8 Air Date: August 21, picking up at the spot where broadcasting paused

Haigakura visual to commemorate anime's return Image courtesy of REMOW

The anime originally premiered in Japan on October 7, but episodes 8 and onward were delayed to maintain quality. From November 25, the anime rebroadcast its first six episodes weekly.

Where Can You Stream Haigakura?

Amazon Prime Video: Streaming in limited areas
Tubi & YouTube (It's Anime! Channel): Available in the United States and Canada
Anime Onegai: Available in selected territories

Haigakura: Story at a Glance

On a journey to find ourselves.
With captured family and a missing past, Ichiyo, a kashi, battles alongside Tenko to regain what's lost.

In the Immortal realm, both immortals and humans face a world on the brink of destruction. Ichiyo and Tenko seek the salvation key: the 'Four Perils' who hold the land together.

Based on Shinobu Takayama's popular manga, this is an action fantasy you can't miss!

Staff & Credits

Director: Junichi Yamamoto (Armor Shop for Ladies & Gentlemen, More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers, Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion)
Animation Studio: Typhoon Graphics
Series Scripts: Yū Murai (Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion)
Character Designer: Masaki Satō (Slam Dunk, Ultimate Muscle, Record of Ragnarok)
Music Composer: Yuki Kurihara (Dropkick on My Devil!)
Opening Theme: "Chaser" by MADKID
Ending Theme: "Phoenix" by Hikaru Makishima

About the Haigakura Manga

Author: Shinobu Takayama
Serialization: Started in Ichijinsha's Zero-Sum Ward in 2008
Current Platform: Continues on Zero-Sum Online after the magazine ceased publication in 2015
Volumes Released: 16 (over 1.3 million copies in circulation, including digital)

Takayama's previous manga, Amatsuki, inspired a TV anime in 2008.

Haigakura Anime Returns with Fresh Start on July 3rd—Don’t Miss It!