Nue's Exorcist manga announced for Summer 2027 anime adaptation

An anime adaptation of the Weekly Shonen Jump manga series ‘Nue's Exorcist’ (Nue no Onmyouji) has been announced for a Summer 2027 premiere. The series, written and illustrated by Kota Kawae, follows Gakuro Yajima, a young man with the ability to see spirits, as he navigates adventures alongside a unique spirit named Nue.

The production will be directed by Hiroyuki Hashimoto and animated by Studio Hibari. Creator Kota Kawae expressed excitement regarding the project, specifically praising the chief animation director, Mr. Mochizuki, and the voice cast, which includes Miura and Oonishi.

Since its serialization began in May 2023, the manga has maintained strong support in Japan. Shueisha serves as the publisher, with VIZ Media handling the English print release in the United States.