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A new trailer, key cast details, and theme song information have been unveiled for the upcoming short-form TV anime adaptation of the horror manga Hyakki Yakosho (translated into English by Crunchyroll as ‘Beyond Twilight’). The series is scheduled to begin broadcasting in Japan on April 7, 2026. The main cast lineup has also been confirmed. Ritsu Ijima will be voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto, while Tsukasa Ijimi will be voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa. The character Seiran will be voiced by Hironori Kondo.
The official theme song for the series will be performed by Yang Skinny. The song is titled Nanimo Narenai (“I Can’t Become Anything At All”) and was introduced alongside the latest promotional trailer.
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The original Hyakki Yakosho manga is written and illustrated by Ichiko Ima and is currently serialized in Nemuki+, a magazine published by Asahi Shimbun Publishing. As of now, a total of 31 volumes have been released in Japan.
The TV anime adaptation is being directed by Saya Fukase, with production handled by Imagica Infos and Imageworks Studio. The story centers on Ritsu Ijima, a man with powerful psychic abilities, and follows his encounters with a series of unsettling supernatural phenomena.
The short-form TV anime adaptation of Hyakki Yakosho is scheduled to begin broadcasting in Japan on April 7, 2026.
The main characters will be voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto as Ritsu Ijima, Ikumi Hasegawa as Tsukasa Ijimi, and Hironori Kondo as Seiran.
The official theme song is titled “Nanimo Narenai” (“I Can’t Become Anything At All”) and is performed by Yang Skinny. It was introduced alongside the latest promotional trailer.
The official theme song for the series will be performed by Yang Skinny. The song is titled Nanimo Narenai (“I Can’t Become Anything At All”) and was introduced alongside the latest promotional trailer.
Also Read: Hideaki Sorachi’s debut manga Dandelion gets anime series on Netflix
The original Hyakki Yakosho manga is written and illustrated by Ichiko Ima and is currently serialized in Nemuki+, a magazine published by Asahi Shimbun Publishing. As of now, a total of 31 volumes have been released in Japan.
The TV anime adaptation is being directed by Saya Fukase, with production handled by Imagica Infos and Imageworks Studio. The story centers on Ritsu Ijima, a man with powerful psychic abilities, and follows his encounters with a series of unsettling supernatural phenomena.
FAQs
When will the Hyakki Yakosho (Beyond Twilight) anime premiere?
The short-form TV anime adaptation of Hyakki Yakosho is scheduled to begin broadcasting in Japan on April 7, 2026.
Who are the main cast members of the series?
The main characters will be voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto as Ritsu Ijima, Ikumi Hasegawa as Tsukasa Ijimi, and Hironori Kondo as Seiran.
What is the theme song for the anime and who performs it?
The official theme song is titled “Nanimo Narenai” (“I Can’t Become Anything At All”) and is performed by Yang Skinny. It was introduced alongside the latest promotional trailer.
