[Photos/Images] That Famous Line from Rokuro Kiriyama Tops the List! Top 3 Most-Commented Scenes from Episode 8 of the Anime "Tougen Anki" 1st

The official ABEMA Anime Channel X account has announced the Top 3 most-commented scenes during the broadcast of episode 8, "Unreliable Heroic Tale," of "Tougen Anki."

"Tougen Anki" is a manga by Yura Urushibara, serialized in "Weekly Shonen Champion" (Akita Shoten) since 2020. Using the well-known Japanese folktale "Momotaro" as its motif, it depicts the struggle between those with the blood of oni and those with the blood of Momotaro, told from the perspective of the oni. This new-generation dark hero narrative has become widely popular for its deep story woven by the descendants of oni and Momotaro, and the manga series has exceeded 3 million copies sold.

The highly anticipated first TV anime adaptation will premiere in July 2025. The talented voice cast includes Kazuki Ura as main character Shiki Ichinose, as well as Hiroshi Kamiya, Kōtarō Nishiyama, Manaka Iwami, and others, further increasing excitement for the TV adaptation.

ABEMA conducted an independent survey of the most-commented scenes by viewers from episode 8, "Unreliable Heroic Tale," which aired late at night on August 29 (Friday). The "Top 3 Most-Commented Scenes from Episode 8 of 'Tougen Anki'" has been published on the official ABEMA Anime Channel X account.

▼Top 3 Most-Commented Scenes from Episode 8 of "Tougen Anki"

1st: Rokuro Kiriyama's line to his late first love, "How is it? I'm cool, aren’t I!"
2nd: Agri sealing both arms of Kuina Sazanami
3rd: Rokuro Kiriyama's “Blood Release” scene

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