Inherit the Winds Anime Debuts Fall Illustration and Seasonal Short Story
The anime's official website posted "Saito to Daruma," a seasonal short story by original playwright Yutaka Narui, alongside new autumn artwork.
The "Inherit the Winds" anime released a new fall illustration on October 29, 2026, depicting characters Soji, Jinsuke, Keisuke and Hajime surrounded by falling leaves, sweet potatoes and chestnuts. The artwork was published alongside a seasonal short story on the series' official channels, according to Crunchyroll.
The story, titled "Saito to Daruma" ("Saito and the Daruma"), was written by Yutaka Narui, the original playwright behind the series. It was posted on the anime's official website.
"Inherit the Winds" centers on protagonist Jinsuke Tachikawa, a Shinsengumi soldier voiced by Daisuke Sakuma.
Stage roots and screening plans
The source material is a tetralogy of stage plays by Jinsuke Tachikawa that the theatre group Caramel Box has performed since 1996.
The anime's two-week theatrical preview run in Japan begins on November 13, 2026, ahead of the series' television debut in January 2027.
Quick answers
When does the Inherit the Winds anime premiere?
The series is scheduled to air in January 2027, following a two-week theatrical preview run in Japan that begins on November 13, 2026.
What is "Saito to Daruma"?
It is a seasonal short story written by original playwright Yutaka Narui and posted on the anime's official website on October 29, 2026.
Who voices Jinsuke Tachikawa?
Daisuke Sakuma voices the protagonist Jinsuke Tachikawa.