Creepy teaser trailer for the anime "Demon Crest" based on Kawahara by Production I.G, premiering in 2026

The anime "Demons' Crest" has surfaced with a short teaser and a poster — Production I.G. is on board, and the show is set to premiere in 2026. The teaser leans into a creepy vibe; not exactly subtle.

Directing is split between Kenichiro Komaya (you might recognize "Nina in the Kingdom of Stars" and "Shinkalion Express Transformer: Change the World") and Shinji Ushiro ("Hero Scoundrel"). Eiji Umehara (Re:Zero) handles the script, while Yukiko Horiguchi — a light-novel illustrator who’s also known for work on "Lucky Star" and "K-On!" — takes charge of character design. Yuki Hayashi (Haikyu!!; My Hero Academia) is composing the music. Prod. I.G. provides studio support, e.g., animation production and overall oversight.

The protagonist, Yumu Ashihara, exists between real and virtual realms with supernatural undertones — Haruka Shiraishi (Asirpa in "Golden Kamuy"; Princess in "Torture Princess: Fremd Torturchen") is the voice on that. The teaser hints at a disorienting blend of tech and the uncanny; whether it will land is something to watch.