TV Anime 'Hikuitori Ushu Borotobigumi' Premieres All Episodes on Netflix Starting May 22
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- TV Anime 'Hikuitori Ushu Borotobigumi' Premieres All Episodes on Netflix Starting May 22
- Amuse Creative Studio Co., Ltd. announced that the TV anime 'Hikuitori Ushu Borotobigumi,' based on the original work by Shogo Imamura, began streaming all its episodes on Netflix on May 22, 2026. This is the company's first animated production.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 22, 2026
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Amuse Creative Studio Co., Ltd. announced that the TV anime 'Hikuitori Ushu Borotobigumi,' based on the original work by Shogo Imamura, began streaming all its episodes on Netflix on May 22, 2026. This is the company's first animated production.
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- May 22, 2026
Amuse Creative Studio Co., Ltd. announced that the TV anime 'Hikuitori Ushu Borotobigumi,' based on the original work by Shogo Imamura, began streaming all its episodes on Netflix on May 22, 2026. This is the company's first animated production.
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Thank you for your continued support. Here is an update on the TV anime 'Hikuitori Ushu Borotobigumi.'
Following its highly acclaimed broadcast that started on Sunday, January 11, 2026, across the CBC/TBS network of 28 stations nationwide on the 'Agaru Anime' block (Sunday nights at 11:30 PM), all episodes of the TV anime 'Hikuitori Ushu Borotobigumi' are now available for streaming on Netflix as of May 22, 2026.
This work is the debut novel of author Shogo Imamura, who also wrote the original story for 'Ikusagami,' currently streaming on Netflix, and it marks his first work to be adapted into an anime. Author Imamura himself expressed great confidence in the adaptation, stating, 'These men who never give up will stir your hearts. I am convinced this will be the greatest anime and manga to emerge from a historical novel.'
We invite you to enjoy the world of Shogo Imamura's works alongside 'Ikusagami.'
We will continue to release various information regarding the anime and manga on the official website and official X (@hikuidori_pj).
Please continue to look forward to the TV anime and manga 'Hikuitori Ushu Borotobigumi.'
Thank you for your cooperation in publishing this information.
▼ Introduction
The firefighter samurai who stopped that great fire was called by the people... Hikuitori (Fire-Eating Bird).
Gengo Matsunaga was once known as 'Hikuitori,' the foremost firefighter samurai in Edo.
He had quit firefighting for certain reasons, but suddenly receives an invitation to serve from the Shinjo Domain.
The Shinjo Domain's firefighting squad had no money, no talent, and was looked down upon by those around them.
With the backing of his wife, Miyuki, Gengo decides to rebuild the collapsed firefighting squad as its leader.
Gathering a group of eccentric individuals, Gengo and his team struggle with the conviction that 'we will save any life,' even while being mocked as the 'Boro Tobi' (Ragged Kites).
Meanwhile, a series of mysterious and suspicious fires known as 'Kitsunebi' (Fox Fire) plague Edo.
Faced with impending disaster, an entertaining action drama unfolds as these tenacious firefighters run to the rescue!
▼ Broadcast Information
Currently broadcasting on the CBC/TBS network of 28 stations nationwide in the 'Agaru Anime' block (Sunday nights at 11:30 PM).
* Broadcast times may change due to scheduling.
Broadcasting on AT-X every Tuesday at 8:00 PM.
* Repeat broadcasts available.
▼ Streaming Information
Netflix
U-NEXT / Anime Hodai
Prime video / d Anime Store / d Anime Store Niconico Branch / d Anime Store for Prime Video / DMM TV / WOWOW On Demand / Jcom STREAM / TELASA / milplus / ponta pass / ABEMA Premium / Anime Festa / FOD / Hulu / Lemino
・Latest episode available for free for a limited time
Abema / TVer
・Rental Streaming
HAPPY! Doga / J:Com STREAM / milplus / TELASA / VIDEX / Video Market / Kantele Doga / music.jp / Niconico Channel / Movie Full Plus
▼ Production Credits
Director: Hiroshi Yasumi
Director's Boss: Hajime Kamegaki
Series Composition: Ryosuke Mori
Screenplay: Ryosuke Mori / Shohei Fukuda / Yoriko Tomita / Kohei Nishimura
Original Character Design: BILBA
CG Director: Takeshi Sanada
Sound Director: Akiyoshi Tanaka
Music: Yasuharu Takanashi
Animation Production: SynergySP
▼ Cast Credits
Yuichiro Umehara (as Gengo Matsunaga)
Shuichiro Umeda (as Shinnosuke Torigoe)
Subaru Kimura (as Torajiro)
Nobunaga Shimazaki (as Hikuya)
Kensho Ono (as Seijuro Kaji)
Ayaka Miyoshi (as Miyuki)
Koji Yusa (as Samon Orishita)
Junichi Suwabe (as Kankuro Ohto)
▼ WEB Links
・Official Website: https://hikuidori-project.com/
・Official X: https://x.com/hikuidori_pj (@hikuidori_pj)
・Recommended Hashtags: #Hikuitori #Borotobi
Amuse Creative Studio Co., Ltd.
Amuse Creative Studio Co., Ltd. is a new type of creative studio that operates globally, creating entertainment across a wide range of genres with a focus on the planning, development, and operation of IPs. It utilizes the production expertise cultivated by the Amuse Group in movies, dramas, stage plays, musicals, artist production, comics, and anime. The TV anime 'Hikuitori' is the first animation work produced by Amuse Creative Studio. The company will continue to bring various IP content to the world.
・Official Website: https://amuse-creative-studio.jp/
Following its highly acclaimed broadcast that started on Sunday, January 11, 2026, across the CBC/TBS network of 28 stations nationwide on the 'Agaru Anime' block (Sunday nights at 11:30 PM), all episodes of the TV anime 'Hikuitori Ushu Borotobigumi' are now available for streaming on Netflix as of May 22, 2026.
This work is the debut novel of author Shogo Imamura, who also wrote the original story for 'Ikusagami,' currently streaming on Netflix, and it marks his first work to be adapted into an anime. Author Imamura himself expressed great confidence in the adaptation, stating, 'These men who never give up will stir your hearts. I am convinced this will be the greatest anime and manga to emerge from a historical novel.'
We invite you to enjoy the world of Shogo Imamura's works alongside 'Ikusagami.'
We will continue to release various information regarding the anime and manga on the official website and official X (@hikuidori_pj).
Please continue to look forward to the TV anime and manga 'Hikuitori Ushu Borotobigumi.'
Thank you for your cooperation in publishing this information.
▼ Introduction
The firefighter samurai who stopped that great fire was called by the people... Hikuitori (Fire-Eating Bird).
Gengo Matsunaga was once known as 'Hikuitori,' the foremost firefighter samurai in Edo.
He had quit firefighting for certain reasons, but suddenly receives an invitation to serve from the Shinjo Domain.
The Shinjo Domain's firefighting squad had no money, no talent, and was looked down upon by those around them.
With the backing of his wife, Miyuki, Gengo decides to rebuild the collapsed firefighting squad as its leader.
Gathering a group of eccentric individuals, Gengo and his team struggle with the conviction that 'we will save any life,' even while being mocked as the 'Boro Tobi' (Ragged Kites).
Meanwhile, a series of mysterious and suspicious fires known as 'Kitsunebi' (Fox Fire) plague Edo.
Faced with impending disaster, an entertaining action drama unfolds as these tenacious firefighters run to the rescue!
▼ Broadcast Information
Currently broadcasting on the CBC/TBS network of 28 stations nationwide in the 'Agaru Anime' block (Sunday nights at 11:30 PM).
* Broadcast times may change due to scheduling.
Broadcasting on AT-X every Tuesday at 8:00 PM.
* Repeat broadcasts available.
▼ Streaming Information
Netflix
U-NEXT / Anime Hodai
Prime video / d Anime Store / d Anime Store Niconico Branch / d Anime Store for Prime Video / DMM TV / WOWOW On Demand / Jcom STREAM / TELASA / milplus / ponta pass / ABEMA Premium / Anime Festa / FOD / Hulu / Lemino
・Latest episode available for free for a limited time
Abema / TVer
・Rental Streaming
HAPPY! Doga / J:Com STREAM / milplus / TELASA / VIDEX / Video Market / Kantele Doga / music.jp / Niconico Channel / Movie Full Plus
▼ Production Credits
Director: Hiroshi Yasumi
Director's Boss: Hajime Kamegaki
Series Composition: Ryosuke Mori
Screenplay: Ryosuke Mori / Shohei Fukuda / Yoriko Tomita / Kohei Nishimura
Original Character Design: BILBA
CG Director: Takeshi Sanada
Sound Director: Akiyoshi Tanaka
Music: Yasuharu Takanashi
Animation Production: SynergySP
▼ Cast Credits
Yuichiro Umehara (as Gengo Matsunaga)
Shuichiro Umeda (as Shinnosuke Torigoe)
Subaru Kimura (as Torajiro)
Nobunaga Shimazaki (as Hikuya)
Kensho Ono (as Seijuro Kaji)
Ayaka Miyoshi (as Miyuki)
Koji Yusa (as Samon Orishita)
Junichi Suwabe (as Kankuro Ohto)
▼ WEB Links
・Official Website: https://hikuidori-project.com/
・Official X: https://x.com/hikuidori_pj (@hikuidori_pj)
・Recommended Hashtags: #Hikuitori #Borotobi
Amuse Creative Studio Co., Ltd.
Amuse Creative Studio Co., Ltd. is a new type of creative studio that operates globally, creating entertainment across a wide range of genres with a focus on the planning, development, and operation of IPs. It utilizes the production expertise cultivated by the Amuse Group in movies, dramas, stage plays, musicals, artist production, comics, and anime. The TV anime 'Hikuitori' is the first animation work produced by Amuse Creative Studio. The company will continue to bring various IP content to the world.
・Official Website: https://amuse-creative-studio.jp/
FAQ
When did the Netflix release of 'Kibitori Hushu Boro Tobi-gumi' start?
The full series began streaming on May 22, 2026.
Who is the original author of 'Kibitori Hushu Boro Tobi-gumi'?
Shogo Imamura, who also wrote 'Ikusagami'.
Where was this anime previously broadcast?
It was previously broadcast on the 'Agaru Anime' block on CBC/TBS network, covering 28 stations nationwide, starting from January 11, 2026.
What is the story of 'Kibitori Hushu Boro Tobi-gumi'?
It is an entertainment drama about Edo's fire-fighting samurai, MatsuNaga Genji, who was once called 'Kibitori', rebuilding the fire-fighting group of the collapsed Shinjo clan and confronting a series of mysterious fires.
Which company produced this anime?
Amuse Creative Studio, and it is the company's first animated work.