Netflix has confirmed that the action-comedy anime Rooster Fighter will join its catalog in the United States and other selected regions on October 10, 2026. The platform is thus adding one of the most talked-about titles from the 2026 spring anime season.
The series is based on the manga by Shu Sakuratani, published in English by VIZ Media, and will arrive on Netflix with its complete first season, consisting of 12 episodes, shortly after its original broadcast in Japan, where it is also known as Niwatori Fighter.
What is Rooster Fighter about?
Rooster Fighter combines classic shonen battle tropes with kaiju-scale destruction and absurd humor featuring an animal protagonist. The premise follows humanity on the brink of collapse following the appearance of demonic mutant monsters known as Kiju, which ravage Japan and overwhelm all military resistance.
Amidst the chaos emerges Keiji, a rooster who is as reckless as he is disproportionately powerful, who faces these colossal threats while carrying a tragic past and a mission of vengeance. The story takes him from city to city, fighting the Kiju one by one to try and save the world.
Creative team and voice cast
The television adaptation has been produced with 3D animation by Studio Sanzigen, a studio recognized for its work in CGI. The direction is handled by Daisuke Suzuki, while the series composition is by Hiroshi Seko, a screenwriter with previous experience on projects such as Jujutsu Kaisen and Attack on Titan.
In the English-dubbed version, the voice of the protagonist Keiji is provided by Patrick Seitz. The original Japanese cast includes Kenta Miyake, Mariko Honda, Shiori Izawa, Tomohiro Ono, Mitsuaki Kanuka, Yuhko Kaida, Jun Kasama, Natsumi Fujiwara, Akio Otsuka, and Hikaru Tono.
Release date and availability on Netflix
Rooster Fighter will be available on Netflix starting Saturday, October 10, 2026. For the moment, its arrival in the United States has been confirmed, along with other selected international regions that will receive the series on the same day.
This addition joins a series of recent anime acquisitions by Netflix shortly after their original broadcast in Japan, in line with similar moves made with other popular titles in the genre.
Frequently asked questions about Rooster Fighter on Netflix
When does Rooster Fighter premiere on Netflix?
Rooster Fighter will arrive on Netflix on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with the full first season available that same day in the United States and other selected regions.
How many episodes does the first season of Rooster Fighter have?
The first season of Rooster Fighter consists of 12 episodes, corresponding to its original broadcast during the 2026 spring anime season.
What is the Rooster Fighter anime based on?
The series is an adaptation of the manga created by Shu Sakuratani, published in English by VIZ Media, and has been produced in 3D animation by Studio Sanzigen.
Who voices the protagonist Keiji in the English version?
In the English dub, the character of Keiji is voiced by Patrick Seitz, while the original Japanese version features a cast led by Kenta Miyake.
Will Rooster Fighter be available worldwide on Netflix?
For now, its arrival in the United States and other selected international regions has been confirmed for the same day, although a complete list of all territories has not been detailed.
