MURCIÉLAGO: New Trailer, Cast and January 2027 Premiere

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The official MURCIÉLAGO website published a new teaser, an updated visual and character art for its main trio on October 21, 2026. The video provides the first sample of the lead voices and confirms a January 2027 television and streaming premiere, although an exact date has not been announced.

Official MURCIÉLAGO key art featuring the main characters — The television adaptation's earlier key art.

Three voices for an unpredictable trio

Hitomi Ueda voices Kuroko Koumori, a former death-row inmate turned state-sanctioned executioner against extremely dangerous criminals. Minori Suzuki plays Hinako Tozakura, her partner and minder with extraordinary driving skills. Sumire Uesaka voices Chiyo Yanaoka, Kuroko's partner and the daughter of the Yanaoka family boss.

Official character art of Kuroko Koumori in the MURCIÉLAGO anime — Kuroko Koumori, voiced by Hitomi Ueda.

Official character art of Hinako Tozakura in the MURCIÉLAGO anime — Hinako Tozakura, voiced by Minori Suzuki.

Official character art of Chiyo Yanaoka in the MURCIÉLAGO anime — Chiyo Yanaoka, voiced by Sumire Uesaka.

The new visual brings Kuroko, Hinako and Chiyo together against a city divided between daylight and a nighttime atmosphere. It captures the series' central contrast: ordinary life, black comedy and sudden violence share the same narrative space.

Satelight and Staple Entertainment share animation duties

Takashi Naoya serves as chief director and handles series composition, while Matsuo Asami directs. Ryo Nakamura is assistant director, Kiyoshi Tateishi designs the characters, and Masanori Akita and Yuichi Tsuchiya compose the music.

Animation production is shared by Satelight and Staple Entertainment. The technical staff also includes Kirie Tanaka on color design, Hiroki Ozaki as art director, Ryoto Fukuda as director of photography, Satomi Yamada as editor and Noboru Haraguchi as sound director.

Official portrait of Kuroko Koumori — Kuroko's official portrait.

What the new teaser actually shows

The teaser introduces Kuroko and Hinako's dynamic as a stream of new assignments reaches the protagonist. Its scenes promise chases, close-quarters action and the extreme tone of Yoshimurakana's Square Enix manga.

Official portrait of Hinako Tozakura — Hinako's official portrait.

MURCIÉLAGO builds its identity around the clash between an ordinary-looking city and constant danger. The new promotional material clarifies the trio's roles and indicates how the adaptation plans to retain the original work's provocative identity.

Official portrait of Chiyo Yanaoka — Chiyo's official portrait.

Premiere and streaming: What is confirmed

The Japanese premiere remains set for January 2027. HIDIVE has announced the series for the same month, but availability across Italy, Germany and other European territories has not been confirmed consistently. The exact date, airtimes and dubbed versions also remain unannounced.

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