Epic Showdown Incoming: Niwatori Fighter Anime Adds More Voice Talent and Sets Spring 2026 Premiere!

The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Shuu Sakuratani’s action-packed manga, Niwatori Fighter (also known as “Rooster Fighter”), dropped some exciting news during the VIZ Media Panel at Anime Expo 2025. Fans got a peek at a brand new key visual and the second promotional video, along with updates on the cast and its official premiere window. Get ready, because this feathered fury is set to hit screens in Spring 2026!

New Fighters Join the Fray: Additional Cast Revealed

The cast for Niwatori Fighter is growing! Two new voice actors have been announced, bringing more characters to life in this epic tale.

| Voice Actor | Character | Previous Notable Roles (as mentioned) |
|——————|———–|—————————————|
| Tomohiro Ono | Keisuke | **Tomodachi Game** |
| Mitsuaki Kanuka | Morio | **Kusuriya no Hitorigoto** |

It’s always thrilling to see who will lend their voices to beloved characters, and the addition of Tomohiro Ono and Mitsuaki Kanuka promises even more dynamic performances in the upcoming series.

Bringing the Action to Life: The Production Staff

Guiding the production at SANZIGEN is director Daisuke Suzuki, known for his work on series like **D4DJ All Mix**. Handling the crucial task of series composition is Hiroshi Seko, a name familiar to fans of intense action anime like **Jujutsu Kaisen**. This team seems poised to deliver the hard-hitting battles the manga is famous for.

From Page to Screen: About the Niwatori Fighter Manga

The journey of Niwatori Fighter began on the Comiplex website back in December 2020, serialized in Hero’s magazine. Written and illustrated by Shuu Sakuratani, the manga quickly gained attention for its unique premise and intense fight scenes. As of recent releases, the manga reached its 7th volume on January 29th and the 10th volume dropped on July 4th in Japan.

Spreading the Word: The Manga’s International Reach

For fans outside of Japan, VIZ Media licensed the Niwatori Fighter manga for English release in October 2021, bringing Shuu Sakuratani’s work to a wider audience. The English editions have been steadily catching up, with the 7th volume released on February 18th and the 8th volume currently scheduled to go on sale on August 19th.

With the anime premiere set for Spring 2026, there’s still plenty of time to catch up on the manga and prepare for the arrival of the ultimate rooster fighter on screen!