‘Murciélago’ Manga Gets 2027 TV Anime Adaptation on HIDIVE
An established manga franchise with millions of copies sold globally will receive its first television animation adaptation, scheduled to premiere in 2027 through HIDIVE's streaming platform. The streaming service has secured exclusive broadcasting rights across the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, with the project announcement representing a significant achievement for the manga's creator following over a decade of continuous serialisation.
The series depicts an unconventional arrangement where a woman with a criminal background is recruited by the state for a deadly governmental role, forming a partnership with a colleague specialising in driving to address covert threats within society. The animation production reunites several experienced studios and directors, who have emphasised their intention to preserve the original work's distinctive crime-action narrative whilst incorporating mature visual and thematic content within television broadcast constraints.
- Manga series with 2.3M copies sold worldwide receives 2027 TV anime adaptation; HIDIVE secures exclusive streaming rights across multiple territories
- Story follows former death-row inmate employed as state executioner partnered with skilled driver; production team prioritises stylish crime-action visuals with mature thematic elements