* Based on a dark fantasy manga by Shiono Etorouji. Rumors stir throughout the land: when the wielder of the black sword draws his dark blade, all who stand in its path are torn asunder...! Köinzell, the mysterious young boy who carries the black sword, undeniably wields it with exceptional skill, but can he truly be responsible for the bloody rumors? Pursued by the Traitorous Lances, four powerful warriors who were thought to have been defeated by the Seven Heroes, the strength of the young swordsman will be tested to its limit. At battle's end, only the shocking truth of Köinzell's quest will stand above the corpses of his enemies... Source: Yen Press Note: The first episode received an early screening at a special event on 29 November 2024 at Anime Festival Asia in Singapore. Additionally, the first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on 15 December 2024 at United Cinemas Toyosu in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on 11 January 2025.