by Tadatoshi Fujimaki’s popular Weekly Shonen Jump manga “Killuao” will be adapted into an anime and scheduled to air on television in 2026. The teaser visual and promotional video have also been released, along with a comment from Fujimaki.
A legendary assassin, 39 years old, but with the appearance of a middle school student! “Killuao” teaser video. This “youthful redo” action comedy is based on the popular manga of the same name by Tadatoshi Fujimaki, known for works such as “Kuroko’s Basketball” and “ROBOT x LASERBEAM.” As a legendary assassin, 39-year-old Juzo Oogami has completed any impossible job. One day, he is stung by a mysterious bee and reverts to the appearance of a 13-year-old. He then attends middle school and faces various challenges, battling other assassins.
This “youthful redo” action comedy follows Juzo Oogami, a legendary assassin capable of completing even the most difficult of jobs.
One day, after destroying a particular organization, he is stung by a mysterious bee and loses consciousness. Juzo wakes up to find himself transformed into a 13-year-old child. Surprised, he receives an order from his boss to infiltrate a junior high school in that disguise. Awaiting him is a youthful school life with a group of unique classmates.
Will he be able to return to his original form? An assassin approaches Juzo. The teaser visual depicts an ordinary student wearing a uniform and carrying a school bag, but he is shown holding a gun in one hand. The teaser PV shows Juzo engaging in intense action as he attempts to destroy a mysterious organization.
However, after being stung by a mysterious bee and losing consciousness, he wakes up to find himself transformed into an unexpected junior high school student. Juzo is shocked. The bell rings to start school, signaling the start of a chaotic school life, creating a comical atmosphere befitting this work.
The director is Hiro Kaburagi, known for the anime series “Kimi ni Todoke” and “GREAT PRETENDER,” and the production studio is CUE, led by Rui Kuroki, who produced “Kuroko’s Basketball.” Original author Fujimaki commented, “Thank you to all the readers who have supported me so far. The serialization is coming to an end, but I’m fortunate that it’s been adapted into an anime! The older man moves! You can hear the sound of people slurping ramen! The home economics club members talk!… I’m at a loss for words; I’m not sure if it’s fantastic.
The series will air next year, and the remaining comics will be released by then, so I’m considering doing something personally. I’m not sure if I should be impressed, but I hope you’ll continue to enjoy Killao, which I’m not sure is impressive or not, and look forward to the anime.” The anime “Killao” is set to begin airing in 2026.
