MURCIÉLAGO Anime Set for January 2027 on HIDIVE
The TV adaptation of Kana Yoshimura’s manga is scheduled to begin in January 2027. The official site confirms broadcast and streaming plans; HIDIVE has announced exclusive streaming in the U.S., Canada and selected additional markets.
Release at a glance
- Premiere window
- January 2027; exact date pending
- Streaming service
- HIDIVE, exclusive in the U.S., Canada and selected overseas markets
- Animation production
- SATELIGHT × Staple Entertainment
- Voice cast
- Not announced
Confirmed by the official anime site and HIDIVE / AMC Global Media.
When does the MURCIÉLAGO anime premiere?
MURCIÉLAGO is scheduled to begin airing and streaming in January 2027. The production announced the month during HIDIVE’s panel at Anime NYC 2026. The official anime website confirms a January broadcast and streaming start, but does not yet list an exact day or time.
HIDIVE’s announcement says the series will stream exclusively on its service in the United States and Canada, as well as selected overseas markets including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Availability can differ by territory, so viewers should check HIDIVE’s local catalog closer to release.
What is MURCIÉLAGO about?
The story centers on Kuroko Koumori, a former death-row inmate selected to serve as a state-sanctioned executioner under extraordinary legal measures. Her partner and watchdog, Hinako Tozakura, is a driver with exceptional skills. Together, they confront violent crimes and the people behind them. The official description presents the show as a dark buddy-action series built around the duo.
Studio and staff
SATELIGHT and Staple Entertainment are producing the animation. Takashi Naoya is chief director and handles series composition, while Matsuo Asami directs. Kiyoshi Tateishi is credited with character design. The official site lists music by Masanori Akita and Yuichi Tsuchiya.
Watch the official teaser
Watch the teaser on YouTube · Official anime website.
What is still unconfirmed?
The January 2027 window and streaming plans are confirmed. An exact premiere date, voice cast and territory-by-territory schedule have not been published on the anime site. AniNextUp will update this guide when those details are announced.
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