If you enjoy fantasy battles and magic, then this is perfect news for you. The most popular fantasy war manga, The Bugle Call: Song of War, is officially getting a TV anime adaptation. Japanese entertainment company CyberAgent announced that the series, created by writer Mozuku Sora and illustrator Higoro Tōmori, will premiere in 2027.
Along with the announcement, the production team released the anime’s first teaser trailer, giving fans a first look at the upcoming adaptation.
A Big First Project for CA Soa
The Bugle Call: Song of War will be the first anime produced by CA Soa, CyberAgent’s new in-house animation studio, which was established in 2025 under anime producer Masakazu Ogawa. The studio is making its debut with the highly anticipated fantasy manga adaptation.
The anime is directed by Shinya Watada, known for his work on Rock Is a Lady’s Modesty, Aikatsu Stars!, and Gundam Build Fighters Try. Series composition is handled by Michihiro Tsuchiya, while Michinori Chiba serves as the character designer. Hitomi Kotō is composing the music, with Hiroshi Arisawa overseeing the action animation. Concept design is by Kanetake Ebikawa, props are designed by Takayuki Yanase, and CG production for the battle scenes is being handled by the acclaimed visual effects studio Shirogumi.
What Is The Bugle Call: Song of War About?
The Bugle Call: Song of War is set in a world where rival nations fight for control of the Spires, mysterious towers left behind by an ancient civilization. These towering structures are believed to contain powerful knowledge, making them the center of an ongoing conflict.
The story follows Luca, a bugler in a mercenary group who dreams of leaving the battlefield behind to become a musician. However, his life changes when he discovers he is one of the mysterious “Branch-hexed,” people born with magical abilities connected to music. After surviving a deadly battle, Luca is rescued by a powerful leader known as the Pontiff, who recruits him into a team of other Branch-hexed warriors. Instead of escaping war, Luca finds himself drawn even deeper into a battle that could decide the fate of the world.
First Look at The Bugle Call: Song of War
Along with the announcement, CyberAgent released the first teaser visual and trailer for The Bugle Call: Song of War. The nearly four-minute preview gives fans a first look at the anime’s fantasy world, action scenes, and music, offering a glimpse of what to expect from the 2027 series.
The trailer also introduces Luca’s first meeting with Zoe, another Branch-hexed character, and hints at the relationship they will develop as the story unfolds. It showcases the anime’s large-scale battles, magical abilities, and fantasy setting, giving viewers an early taste of the adaptation’s style and atmosphere.
From Manga to TV Anime
The Bugle Call: Song of War began serialization in Shueisha’s Jump SQ. magazine in June 2022 before moving to Jump SQ. RISE in April 2026. As of February 2026, the manga has been collected into 13 volumes in Japan. In September 2025, Shueisha also announced that the series had entered its “final battle,” suggesting the story is approaching its conclusion.
The manga is also available in English through Viz Media, which has released six volumes so far. The upcoming TV anime marks the series’ first adaptation outside of manga, arriving about four years after its debut.
While the 2027 premiere has been confirmed, CyberAgent has not yet announced the voice cast, broadcast network, or exact release date. More information is expected to be revealed as the anime’s premiere draws closer.
