David Production’s first original anime drops in Summer 2025, blending cyberpunk aesthetics with ancient Japanese mysticism. You’ll follow Takeru Narihira, a delinquent caught in a mind-bending time loop, as he protects the enigmatic Tsukimiya while training under the legendary Abe no Seimei. Director Hideya Takahashi brings his “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” expertise to this high-octane series, where holographic displays meet traditional architecture. There’s much more to uncover in this fresh take on yokai tales.
An ambitious blend of cyberpunk aesthetics and ancient Japanese mysticism awaits anime fans in “Onmyou Kaiten: Re:Birth,” David Production’s first original series slated for July 2025. If you’ve been craving a fresh take on the isekai genre, you’ll find it in this high-octane series that follows Takeru Narihira, a delinquent who’s about to get way more than he bargained for in the neon-lit streets of Denji Heian-kyo.
You’ll watch as Takeru, voiced by the talented Taihi Kimura, gets caught in a mind-bending time loop while trying to protect the mysterious Tsukimiya (brought to life by Maaya Uchida, who you might remember from her stellar work in “Noragami”). The story throws our hapless hero into training with none other than the legendary Abe no Seimei – and trust us, this isn’t your typical master-student relationship when you’re dealing with ancient Onmyodo practices meets cutting-edge tech.
The creative team’s got some serious muscle behind it, with Hideya Takahashi (yes, the same genius who directed “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind”) taking the helm. The stunning visuals are enhanced by Kyuujo Matsumoto’s artwork, bringing a distinctive flair to the series’ aesthetic. They’re crafting a world where traditional Japanese architecture crashes headlong into holographic displays, and where those pesky Oni emerging from the Yamikaoru mist are definitely not your grandmother’s yokai tales.
You’ll notice the promotional materials aren’t pulling any punches either – that teaser visual of Takeru reaching for Tsukimiya against the backdrop of Denji Heian-kyo perfectly captures the series’ unique vibe. If the manga adaptation in Morning Two is any indication, you’re in for a wild ride that’ll have you questioning everything you thought you knew about both cyberpunk and historical fantasy.
Between the slick action sequences and the time-bending narrative, this might just be the fresh take on Japanese mythology you didn’t know you needed. Let’s just hope Takeru’s delinquent skills come in handy when he’s facing down technologically enhanced demons.
