Nue no Onmyouji (Nue's Exorcist) is officially making the jump to television with a TV anime adaptation scheduled to premiere in Summer 2027. The announcement was made during Shueisha's Jump Press livestream on October 12, 2026, confirming months of speculation following the series' rise in Weekly Shonen Jump. This adaptation marks a major milestone for Kota Kawae's supernatural series, which has maintained a consistent presence in the magazine since its debut in May 2023.
The reveal included a teaser visual and a promotional video that offered fans their first look at the animated world of Gakuro Yajima and the enigmatic spirit known as Nue. The production arrives as the manga continues its strong run, with 16 volumes currently in circulation and a growing international fanbase that has been calling for an adaptation since the series first topped popularity polls in 2025.
What We Know
Studio Hibari will handle the animation production, as reported by Crunchyroll News shortly after the livestream. The project has secured a high-profile creative team, led by director Hiroyuki Hashimoto, whose previous work includes Classroom of the Elite and Is the Order a Rabbit?. Handling the series composition is Hiroshi Seko, a veteran writer known for his work on heavy hitters like Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man.
Character designs are being provided by Shunpei Mochizuki, with music composed by the group MONACA, famous for their work on NieR:Automata Ver1.1a. The sound direction will be managed by Takayuki Yamaguchi. The lead voice cast features Kaito Miura as Gakuro Yajima, Saori Onishi as Nue, and Sayumi Suzushiro as Kazusa Suo. According to the official announcement, the series will broadcast on TV Asahi in Japan.
Why It Matters
The announcement of a Nue's Exorcist anime felt inevitable to those following industry trends. The series notably ranked #1 in AnimeJapan 2025's "Manga We Want to See Animated" poll, securing over 156,000 votes. This fan-driven demand, combined with the manga's circulation reaching approximately 1.6 million copies by October 2026, makes it one of the most successful Jump titles of the mid-2020s.
In my opinion, the choice of Hiroshi Seko for series composition is a strong signal that Shueisha is looking to replicate the supernatural-action success of Jujutsu Kaisen. The series manages a difficult balance between high-stakes exorcism battles and school-life comedy, often leaning into the pop-culture-obsessed personality of its titular character to differentiate itself from darker urban fantasies. The inclusion of Studio Hibari suggests a focus on character-driven animation that fits the series' lighter, comedic moments alongside the action. Gakuro's journey from a student who can see spirits to an exorcist under contract with a powerful entity provides a reliable shonen framework that has clearly resonated with the magazine's core audience.
Where to Read
While international streaming platforms have not been officially confirmed as of October 13, 2026, the original manga is widely available. Readers can follow the series through Viz Media's digital and print releases, or via Shueisha's Manga Plus platform. The manga currently has 16 collected volumes in Japan as of early September 2026, providing plenty of source material for the initial season.
What Happens Next
The Nue's Exorcist anime is locked for a Summer 2027 broadcast window. No specific episode count or exact premiere date has been announced yet, though further details are expected during future Jump events. Fans of the source material can look forward to Volume 17 of the manga, which is scheduled for release on November 4, 2026. Given the production timeline, a full-length trailer featuring the first animated action sequences will likely debut in early 2027.