Adult Swim Sets March Premiere Date for Rooster Fighter Anime Adaptation
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Adult Swim has scheduled the premiere of the Rooster Fighter anime adaptation for March 14 on Toonami, bringing Shu Sakuratani's viral manga to weekly television with a twelve-episode run.
Adult Swim is bringing one of recent manga history's most distinct heroes to television screens this month. The network has announced that its upcoming anime adaptation of Rooster Fighter will premiere on Saturday, March 14, taking a prime slot in the weekly Toonami action block. The twelve-episode series follows Keiji, an ordinary-looking rooster who happens to be humanity's fiercest line of defense against towering kaiju-sized monsters.
Originally created by Shu Sakuratani, the property built a massive online following for its absurd premise paired with surprisingly high-stakes action and stunning fight choreography. The new television adaptation is produced for Adult Swim by VIZ and HERO'S INC, alongside industry heavyweights SOLA Entertainment and SANZIGEN. Fans tuning in can expect weekly English-dubbed episodes to air every Saturday at midnight, making it a late-night fixture for weekend viewing parties and community streaming sessions.
For anyone looking to catch a glimpse of the action before the premiere, IGN South Africa recently debuted an exclusive trailer showcasing Keiji in full combat mode. As anime continues to dominate conversation on social media and creator streams, properties that lean into bold concepts and stylized combat tend to spark massive online engagement. Rooster Fighter arrives with a built-in audience ready to see how the manga's most memorable showdowns translate to the screen. You can check out the original report and trailer over at IGN South Africa.
Tags: Anime, Adult Swim, Toonami, Rooster Fighter, Manga
Original article: IGN South Africa