Plott and Bandai Namco Entertainment Release Teaser Video for New Short Anime "Tenguto Sen"!

Plott Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shota Okuno; hereinafter referred to as "Plott"), which plans, produces, and develops IP content, and Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Nan'ao Udagawa) will begin streaming the new Japanese-style sword-fighting short anime "Tenguto Sen" (meaning "Tengu Sword Battle") on their official YouTube channel starting March 27, 2026.

Both companies will jointly handle the original story and IP production. Leveraging Plott's expertise in producing and managing short anime content primarily on YouTube and TikTok, they aim to spread the appeal of the work. The companies plan to develop derivative IP business areas by utilizing their respective strengths.

About the Japanese-style Sword-Fighting Short Anime "Tenguto Sen"

With the concept of "Classic Battle x Japanese-style Sword Fighting," this work depicts the battles between Tengu who commit evil deeds and the "Katabane-shi" (Sword Punishers) who slay them. By combining Plott's accumulated knowledge of YouTube anime with Bandai Namco Entertainment's strength in IP business development, they aim to create the next generation of "classic" entertainment.

＜Story＞

A phenomenon born from human malice – Tengu.

In the hidden side of modern Japan, those who fight Tengu with swords are called Katabane-shi. Hinomiya Akari, a boy raised on an island, harbors the soul of Hajun, the most fearsome Great Tengu who once threatened the world, within his heart. Meeting allies, wielding his sword, and confronting his uncontrollable power, the boy challenges his fated enemy.

Character concept art by rising creator "Soono"

The character concept art for this work will be handled by illustrator Soono.

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