When Shiki's father is killed, he discovers he has demon ancestry and enters a secret war going on between demons and heroes.
Individuals with Momotarou and Oni blood coursing through their veins maintain a longstanding rivalry. The Oni are careless, rash, and disorderly, while the Momotarou protect the human world from the uncontrollable Oni. Shiki Ichinose is a reckless and irresponsible teenager, aware of his defiance and even proud of his expulsion from school. Despite Shiki's rebellious attitude, his foster father, Tsuyoshi, cares about him deeply. Tsuyoshi's selfless love is soon shown in an explosive incident when a Momotarou barges in looking for Shiki. As a Momotarou himself, Tsuyoshi has been hiding Shiki for years and keeping his Oni origins a secret even from him. As he gives up his life to save Shiki and confesses everything in his dying breath, Shiki's Oni blood awakens for the first time, transforming him into an unruly monster overflowing with rage and a thirst for revenge. Shiki's momentary outburst attracts the attention of Naito Mudano, an Oni teacher at the Rakshasa Academy-an institution for young Oni in need of understanding and perfecting their powers. Before Shiki can avenge his father, he must learn to control his headstrong and impulsive nature and, above all, fight against his own demonic blood.—MAL Rewrite
"You inherit the blood of an Oni (demon)." The bloodlines of "Oni" and "Momotaro" have been passed down among certain humans for generations. Long ago, the Oni, aware of their own ferocity, lived in seclusion. However, their peace was shattered by an invasion led by Momotaro. Over thousands of years, these two factions formed the "Momotaro Agency" and the "Oni Agency," respectively, and have been locked in conflict ever since. The protagonist, Shiki Ichinose, suddenly learns of his Oni lineage following an unexpected attack by Momotaro. This revelation sets Shiki on a path to discover the destiny that lies within his blood - a meeting with the Oni dwelling within him.—Official English Website
What if Momotaro was the bad guy? Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood is a popular manga series by Yura Urushibara, published in AKITASHOTEN's Weekly Shounen Champion. Drawing from the beloved Japanese folktale "Momotaro," the series depicts the conflict between descendants of Oni (demons) and Momotaro. With the manga having surpassed 3 million cumulative units printed, the Tougen Anki Project was launched in June 2023. The first installment of the project was a stage play, and now, as the second installment, Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood is set to receive a TV anime adaptation. Shiki Ichinose, who is living a normal life as an ordinary human, is suddenly attacked by a mysterious man affiliated with the Momotaro Agency. While fleeing with his foster father, he learns that their pursuers are descendants of the folk hero Momotaro and that he himself has Oni blood. This is a modern tale about the descendants of Momotaro and the Oni that's very different from the stories that take place a long time ago in a land far far away.—Official English Website
