The first 20 minutes of the Kagurabachi anime will premiere at Anime Expo 2026 on July 3, marking the start of a worldwide promotional tour.. Creator Takeru Hokazono’s manga, a fan‑favorite in Shonen Jump, is slated for a full series launch in 2027, but details on episode count and streaming remain under wraps.

Anime Expo 2026 screens first 20 minutes on July 3

The early world premiere will take place during the Anime Expo weekend, with a special screening of Episode 1’s opening segment. According to the announcement, the event is scheduled for Friday, July 3, and will be open to a limited audience of lucky fans.

Director Tetsuya Takeuchi and producer Koichi Yasuda attend launch

Both director Tetsuya Takeuchi and producer Koichi Yasuda are confirmed to be present at the Expo screening, offering fans a chance to meet the creative leads.. Takeuchi, who is directing for studio Cypic, emphasized the pressure of translating the manga’s sword‑heavy action to animation, saying he wants to please both veterans and newcomers.

Upcoming tour stops:Japan Expo July 9 and AnimagiC August 1

The world tour will continue beyond Los Angeles, with a July 9 appearance at Japan Expo and an August 1 slot at Germany’s AnimagiC. Additional dates include AnimeNYC on August 22 , giving international audiences multiple opportunities to view the preview before the full series rolls out.

Release timeline remains vague ahead of 2027 debut

While the tour builds hype, the production team has not disclosed how many episodes the series will contain or when the complete first episode will be released. As of this writing, no streaming partners have been annouunced,and fans are urged to watch for updates at the upcoming tour events.

When will full episode count and streaming partners be confirmed?

The biggest unknowns are the total episode order and the platforms that will stream the show internationally. The source notes that further staff updates and concrete release details are expected to emerge at later tour stops, but no official timeline has been provided yet.