The MURCIÉLAGO anime will begin broadcasting in January 2027, according to HIDIVE. An updated teaser accompanies the announcement, made during the Anime NYC panel and published on August 23, 2026, by Crunchyroll News.
HIDIVE names six territories
The television series joins HIDIVE's January 2027 lineup. 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. HIDIVE has not announced a specific broadcast day or time, leaving January 2027 as the only confirmed scheduling detail.
The team and story behind the adaptation
Takashi Naoya serves as chief director and handles 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 extraordinary driving skills.
Together, they face a series of crimes in a dark buddy action story focused on society's darker sides.
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.
