Toyo Keizai Online has reported that the Kagurabachi manga will receive an anime adaptation by Cygames Pictures, which is jointly produced by CyberAgent and Shochiku. Currently, the anime hasn’t been officially announced. However, expect more details to be officially confirmed as the year comes to an end.
Kagurabachi became a seriously popular manga online in Japan and the west when it began its serialization on September 19, 2023. Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump releases new chapters every week, and fans around the world may read the manga on Manga Plus and VIZ Media’s digital manga service. Moreover, the first tankōbon volume released on February 2 in Japan. Recently, VIZ began releasing the series in print in Fall 2024.
New chapters of Kagurabachi release on Sundays at 8:00 a.m. PST / 11:00 a.m. EST. Fans may read new chapters at VIZ Media or Manga Plus in English as they release. The latest three chapters are available for free on the Manga Plus website, but all chapters are free on the Manga Plus app.
Here’s an overview of the manga series, via Manga Plus:
Young Chihiro spends his days training under his famous swordsmith father. One day he hopes to become a great sword-maker himself. The goofy father and the serious son–they thought these days would last forever. But suddenly, tragedy strikes. A dark day soaked in blood. Chihiro and his blade now live only for revenge. Epic sword battle action!
Lastly, more details about the upcoming anime adaptation of Kagurabachi will likely be revealed in the coming weeks and months. Stay tuned for more details about the series’ confirmation, cast, staff, release date, and more, soon.
