Kota Kawae's supernatural high school manga Nue's Exorcist (Nue no Onmyouji) is officially receiving a television anime adaptation, scheduled to premiere in Summer 2027. The project brings the fan-favorite Shonen Jump series to the screen following its dominant run on community wishlists.
Production Staff and Studio
Animation production is handled by Studio HIBARI under the direction of Hiroyuki Hashimoto. The production has secured seasoned industry veteran Hiroshi Seko to supervise series composition, with Shunpei Mochizuki providing character designs. Sound direction is led by Takayuki Yamaguchi, while music collective MONACA handles the score.
The initial voice cast features:
- Kaito Miura as Gakuro Yajima
- Saori Onishi as Nue
- Sayumi Suzushiro as Kazusa Suo
Jump Pedigree and Fan Acclaim
Serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump since May 2023, the series quickly built a dedicated following. The announcement fulfills widespread audience anticipation after Nue's Exorcist claimed the top spot in AnimeJapan 2025's highly competitive "Manga We Want to See Animated Ranking," which garnered over 156,000 votes across all nominated contenders.
Outcast Gakuro Yajima's only goal in life has been to avoid spirits and try to live in peace. One day, he accidentally enters a sealed room and meets Nue, a quirky spirit who asks him to defeat the evil ones roaming his school. Gakuro is reluctant to take her up on the offer, but the spirits won't be waiting patiently for him to make up his mind…
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