At the Jump Press presentation, an anime adaptation of "Nue's Exorcist" based on Kota Kawae's manga was announced. In 2025, it took first place in the AnimeJapan poll for the most desired anime adaptation, with over 156,000 people participating. Along with the announcement, the first teaser, poster, and series staff were unveiled.
The main character, Gakuro Yajima, can see spirits but prefers to keep his distance from them. One day, he accidentally enters a sealed room in his school and meets an unusual spirit named Nue. She offers him to deal with the evil creatures roaming the building. Gakuro is not eager to get involved in this story, but he is given no time to think.
Studio HIBARI is in charge of production. Hiroyuki Hashimoto is the director, Hiroshi Seko is responsible for the script, Shumpei Mochizuki is designing the characters, and the music will be composed by the MONACA collective.
The premiere of "Nue's Exorcist" will take place in summer 2027.