Shozen TV Anime Adaptation Announced: Bilibili Manga's Hit Series Coming in 2027
There is some really big news for fans of supernatural stories and Chinese manga. Janger Maze's popular work, Shozen, which has been serializing on the Bilibili Manga platform, is finally getting its own TV anime adaptation. It has been officially confirmed that the show will start broadcasting on Fuji TV's "B8station" and several other channels in 2027. Along with this announcement, we also got a look at a very impressive teaser PV and the main voice cast members who will be bringing these characters to life.
Plot and Unique Production Background
If you are not familiar with the story, Shozen follows the journey of a young human girl who was actually raised by a monster. Her life takes a massive turn when she encounters a Taoist priest named Dozen. The plot focuses on her adventures as Dozen's disciple, exploring a world filled with legal techniques and monstrous creatures. This series is quite a special project for the industry. While Fuji TV's "B8station" usually broadcasts anime produced by Bilibili with a Japanese dub, this time they are trying something different. The original manga is from China, but it is being adapted into an anime by a team of Japanese creators. It is like a proper cross-cultural collaboration that many fans think makes Shozen a project to watch out for.
The technical team behind the scenes is also looking very solid. The animation is being jointly produced by Dangan Pictures and Canon Code. We have Itsuro Kawasaki taking on the dual role of director and scriptwriter, while Eri Osada is handling the character designs and acting as the chief animation director. With such a veteran team, the quality is expected to be top-notch.
Star-Studded Cast Reveal
The voice acting lineup is honestly one of the most exciting parts of this update. The production has managed to rope in some of the biggest names in the business. Here is the list of the main cast members revealed so far:
- Rina Kawaguchi as the main lead, Shozen.
- Hiroshi Kamiya as the Taoist priest, Dozen.
- Daisuke Sakuma (Snow Man) as Ryojin, who is Dozen's childhood friend.
- Aoi Yuki as Kensei, the disciple of Ryojin.
- Ayumu Murase as Chiro, a character who travels around punishing evil.
The original author, Umeko Chiang, and director Kawasaki have both expressed their happiness regarding the cast. It is quite a mix of talented voice actors who will surely add a lot of depth to the narrative. If you are looking for more details on the series, you should check out the essential guide to the anime and manga to get up to speed before the 2027 release.
Teaser PV and Visual Impressions
The teaser PV that was released recently shows off some really vivid world-building. You can see beautiful scenery like bamboo forests and lotus leaves, which gives off a very traditional aesthetic. But it is not just about the visuals; the PV also features powerful battle scenes and gives us a first listen to the voices of Kawaguchi and Kamiya. We also get a glimpse of other characters like Lu Ren, Qianqing, and Satoru, who Shozen meets during her journey with Dozen.
