Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse Kicks Off Summer
Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse is kicking off Summer 2025 with a fresh blend of isekai action and supernatural intrigue. This original anime from David Production (famed for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and Fire Force) debuts on July 2 (JST) via Fuji TV’s +Ultra block, followed by a global launch on Crunchyroll. It introduces Narihira Takeru, a high school delinquent who is unexpectedly drawn into Denji Heian-kyō, a futuristic parallel world where he must repeatedly relive tragic events through time loops, all while protecting his mysterious dream-girl, Tsukimiya.
Set in a visually striking fusion of Heian-era aesthetics and neon-lit tech, the series boasts top-tier staff including Hideya Takahashi as director and original concept creator, Hayashi Mori handling series composition, Kazuaki Morita on character design, and Masahiro Tokuda composing the music. The cast features Taihi Kimura as Takeru, Maaya Uchida as Tsukimiya, Ryohei Kimura as the legendary onmyōji Abe no Seimei, with supporting roles by Kaito Ishikawa, Anna Nagase, Marina Inoue, and Chihaya Yoshitake. Theme songs include the dynamic “Cry Out Cry Over” by Who‑ya Extended and “Turn Over” by 9Lana.
Reviews emerging from early episodes praise the anime’s energetic blend of drama, supernatural combat, and time-travel tension. Episode 2, for example, introduces the time-loop mechanic and character development, highlighting Takeru’s training under Seimei and his evolving bonds with allies like Atsunaga and Yura. With its fast-paced storytelling, detailed world-building, and polished animation, Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse is shaping up to be one of the most engaging original anime debuts of the season. Dive into this supernatural isekai for a compelling journey that balances action, emotion, and mystery.
