Just as Baki Dou startled fans with its brutal twists and Evangelion franchise set to make a comeback on its 30th anniversary, 2026 has already proven the anime world is full of shocks. And yet, who could have imagined a demon‑slaying rooster popping up on their streaming bingo card? But what sounds like a fever‑dream concept that should have died in a pitch meeting has strutted straight onto Disney+, clawing its way into the spotlight and leaving viewers equal parts horrified, bewildered, and utterly entertained.

Against all odds, this feathered fighter has turned the absurd into a spectacle, promising not to leave the headlines so soon. From late‑night meme material to bona fide streaming sensation, Rooster Fighter is proving that sometimes the wildest ideas hatch the biggest hits.

Disney+’s latest anime shocker stars a rooster so fearless it could square off against the toughest shonen heroes. Rooster Fighter and its absurd premise, chickens battling demons, has unexpectedly turned into one of Disney+’s most bizarre breakout hits, proving that its wild mix of action and absurd comedy actually works on a global streaming stage. 

The anime will premiere on March 15, 2026, internationally by Disney+ and in the United States by Hulu, airing on Adult Swim’s Toonami block and streaming on Hulu and Disney+ internationally on the same day. However, in Japan, the anime will premiere approximately three weeks later, on April 6, 2026.

Somehow, despite the flood of memes sweeping across social media, this absurd hero is winning hearts, drawing in both hardcore anime fans and curious newcomers alike. The manga’s feathers have already spread globally, ruffling audiences in Mexico, Spain, and Argentina, with translation offers from 12 countries. With jaw‑dropping action and laugh‑out‑loud absurdity straight from the trailer, it seems that everything is rolling out just as director Daisuke Suzuki envisioned.

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From viral manga to global streaming sensation, Rooster Fighter has ruffled feathers, cracked up audiences, and left everyone asking the same question: what exactly is going on with this demon‑slaying rooster?

Rooster Fighter is all set to strut into the arena with 12 adrenaline-pumped episodes, available in an English dub, with new episodes dropping every Saturday. The story takes a hyper-masculine personality and stuffs it inside a rooster—yes, a chicken fighting kaiju monsters the size of buildings. What sounds like the setup for a joke somehow works, as the sincerity with which Keiji is treated as a hero makes the absurdity hilariously magnetic.

Behind this feathered fury is a talented creative squad. The voice cast brings the chaos to life with Patrick Seitz as Keiji, Luci Christian as Elizabeth, Kimiko Lee as Piyoko, Robbie Daymond as Keisuke, and Roger Rose as Morlo. Their performances give weight to the ridiculous, turning a chicken with vengeance on its mind into a surprisingly compelling hero for audiences around the globe.

The animation will be handled by Studio Sanzigen, specialists in CGI magic. Known for hits like BanG Dream!, Sakura Wars: The Animation, and D4DJ All Mix, the studio packs the series with slick visuals, explosive action, and the kind of over-the-top spectacle that makes every kaiju clash and feathered fight feel larger than life.

Leaving the raised eyebrows and doubtful laughs behind, Rooster Fighter is not just stepping into the spotlight; it is kicking the door down with a thunderous cock-a-doodle-doo amidst OG animes like Devil May Cry season 2 all set to grace the screens. Get ready to witness the rooster story on Disney + on March 15, 2026.

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