The MURCIÉLAGO anime will begin broadcasting in January 2027, according to HIDIVE. An updated teaser accompanies the announcement, which was made during the Anime NYC panel and published on August 23, 2026, by Crunchyroll News.
HIDIVE confirms six territories
The television series joins HIDIVE's lineup for January 2027. HIDIVE plans an exclusive simulcast in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
France is not included in the official territory list. No specific broadcast day or time has been announced, so the January window remains the only confirmed scheduling detail.
The updated teaser accompanies the project's presentation and marks a new stage of communication around the adaptation.
The staff and story behind the adaptation
Takashi Naoya serves as chief director and is responsible for series composition. Matsuo Asami directs the anime, while Kiyoshi Tateishi designs the characters. Masanori Akita and Yuichi Tsuchiya compose the music.
Satelight and Staple Entertainment handle production. The series adapts Kana Yoshimura's manga.
Kuroko Koumori, a former death-row inmate, becomes a state executioner through exceptional legal measures. Hinako Tozakura accompanies her as a partner and supervisor, with driving skills described as extraordinary.
Together, they face a series of crimes in a dark buddy action story focused on society's darker sides.
What remains to be announced
January 2027 gives viewers a clear broadcast window, but the exact date and scheduling conditions are still pending. Broadcast announcements are collected in the News section. Manga adaptations also appear among the pop culture articles. An update will appear in the latest news if HIDIVE publishes the day and time.
Useful questions
When will the MURCIÉLAGO anime air?
The broadcast is announced for January 2027. The day and time remain unknown.
Has HIDIVE confirmed France?
No. The official list mentions the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
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Verified sources
crunchyroll.com: official source published on 2026-08-23 announcing the MURCIÉLAGO TV adaptation's January 2027 broadcast and sharing an updated teaser.
