Polygon Pictures and Pony Canyon have revealed Maiden Blood, a brand-new original dark fantasy anime directed by Seiji Kishi and set for a 2027 premiere. The teaser PV and first key visual dropped today, introducing two sisters whose fate is tied to a failed Armageddon — and to a god that should never have won.
The Story: When the Last War Ends the Wrong Way
Maiden Blood opens on Armageddon — the final war between good and evil, whose destined outcome was overturned. A desperate wish, “I don’t want to die,” gave power to the Evil God. Eight billion human beings were sacrificed, leaving only a handful of survivors condemned to be toyed with as playthings of that god.
At the centre of the story are two sisters. Eva — voiced by Iori Saeki — is the older sister, unable to walk since birth. Epica — voiced by Yukari Anzai — is the younger, described as the world’s strongest blood warrior, whose very soul has been stolen. The premise threads disability, lost power, and sisterhood through a post-apocalyptic horror that already feels distinct from anything else on the 2027 slate.
The Team: A NieR Reunion You Did Not See Coming
What makes this announcement cut through is the production roster. Seiji Kishi directs, bringing the same instinct for character-driven darkness that shaped Persona 4 The Animation, Assassination Classroom, and Angel Beats!. Scripts are by Makoto Uezu, his long-standing collaborator on all three of those titles. Original character designs come from illustrator LAM, whose sharp, stylised work suits the anime’s blood-and-shadow aesthetic perfectly. Animation production is by Polygon Pictures, known for the distinct 3D CG style they brought to Blame!, Knights of Sidonia, and the GODZILLA anime trilogy.
Most striking for Singapore gamers and anime fans alike: the music is co-composed by Keiichi Okabe, one of the creative minds behind the NieR: Automata and NieR: Replicant soundtracks. He is joined by Kuniyuki Takahashi and Taichi Jōraku. If Maiden Blood carries even a fraction of those games’ haunting atmosphere into its score, the audio alone is reason to watch.
When Can Singapore Fans Watch It?
A 2027 premiere window is confirmed; the specific season and international streaming details have not yet been announced. Pony Canyon stated that global distribution information will follow separately. Polygon Pictures titles have a solid track record on international platforms — Blame! went to Netflix globally — so an announcement covering Singapore availability should not be far behind. International streaming details are to be confirmed.
For more new anime announcements heading into 2027, see our manga and anime coverage.