Toonami's Newest Action Anime Sensation is Officially a Streaming Hit
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Published Mar 17, 2026, 1:26 PM EDT
Vanessa Piña has been a freelance writer for the ScreenRant anime section since 2024. As a senior writer, she focuses on timely coverage of the latest anime releases and updates on popular franchises.
Viewers who thought they'd seen it all in anime should think again, as one of the most outlandish series ever aired on Toonami has taken the streaming world by storm. Toonami fans have enjoyed some of the best action anime around. However, their latest release might just be the most bizarre of them all: a revenge story starring a tiny winged hero.
Rooster Fighter Is a Smash Hit and Reaches the Top 10 on Disney Plus
Anticipating other spring releases, Rooster Fighter is already one of the most beloved anime of 2026. Crushing expectations, Rooster Fighter debuted as one of the most-watched shows on Disney Plus in more than 12 Latin American countries as well as Germany, Italy and Spain, as reported by World Dubbing News on X.
The author, Shū Sakuratani, also took the time to thank fans for their support, sharing on his official X account the countries where Rooster Fighter reached Disney Plus' top 10. This engagement is thanks to how the anime has embraced the essence of the Rooster Fighter manga, both in its most unhinged moments and mature jokes.
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With sharply defined lines and CGI that doesn't feel out of place, the anime Rooster Fighter is quite different but manages to be incredibly funny, as its story follows a rooster with an amazing aura who fights demons, seeking revenge against the one who killed his sister.
Produced by Sanzigen studio, its first episode received very good reviews thanks to its crazy and exciting action scenes, taking many viewers by surprise with its humor, which has been compared to titles like One-Punch Man.
Rooster Fighter Is Unhinged in the Best Possible Way
Rooster Fighter's charm lies in Keiji. From being upfront about his carnal desires and being subjected to suggestions of cannibalism, to forming a close bond with an older person, like a wandering rooster, Keiji goes through all sorts of experiences in his search for the demon who took his sister.
Keiji doesn't hesitate to help others, cracking demon heads with his beak and using his crowing with a level of destruction similar to Dragon Ball's Kamehameha. There is no doubt that its originality is what has caught the attention of so many viewers, making Rooster Fighter one of the titles that anime fans should give a chance in Spring 2026.
Rooster Fighter could become one of the strangest action anime, so fans should eagerly anticipate what new adventure awaits Keiji in the future. For those who don't want to miss it, Rooster Fighter premieres new episodes every Sunday at midnight on Adult Swim and will later be released on Disney+ and Hulu.
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