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All eyes are onWeekly Shōnen JumpIssue #22/23, set to drop on April 30th, and for good reason—Kagurabachiis teasing “latest exciting information,” and fans have every reason to believe it’s something major. The announcement comes straight from the pages of Shōnen Jump, accompanied by a curious author’s comment: “The other day, I had yakiniku with my editor for the first time in a while.” Celebratory dinners like this don’t usually happen over minor updates. The implication? Something big is brewing. And forKagurabachifans, there’s reallyonly one announcement that would make sense right now: an anime adaptation.
Ever since its explosive debut in 2023, Takeru Hokazono’s series has been quietly climbing the ranks of new-gen manga. With breakout success on Manga Plus and a growing global fandom, it’s earned a spot in the conversationalongsideJujutsu KaisenandChainsaw Man. Now, with anime adaptations moving at breakneck pace,the question isn’t whetherKagurabachiwill get one—it’s whether April 30 is the day it finally happens.
Kagurabachi is the Anime Adaptation Everyone’s Expecting
Why All Signs Point to an Anime Announcement
In a market wheremanga-to-anime pipelines have drastically shortened, announcements often come when momentum peaks—not years later.Kagurabachiis at that peak now. The buzz hasn’t died down since chapter one. Its slick art, high-stakes revenge plot, and mythological undercurrent all scream “anime-ready.”
Plus, Chihiro Rokuhira’s story, a boy chasing revenge with enchanted blades in a postwar world of sorcerers, hits all the right notes. There’s blood, mystery, personal stakes, and a protagonist with just enough edge to make him unforgettable. It mirrors what madeChainsaw ManandJujutsu Kaisenbreakout hits.
Studios know this. In today’s competitive landscape, they’re not waiting for a manga to hit 100 chapters. They’re moving early, snatching up series that show promise before rivals can. This arms-race to lock in the next big thing is already in motion—andKagurabachifits the bill.
The Tougen Anki’s Recent Anime Announcement Opens Doors For Kagurabachi Anime
The recent anime confirmation forTougen Ankionly strengthensKagurabachi’scase. Both manga are riding the same wave: fast-paced action, supernatural elements, and a modern shōnen identity. IfTougen Anki—which some say still hasn’t found its unique voice—can get the greenlight,Kagurabachi, with stronger initial reception and visual style, is an even safer bet.
It’s also about perception. The industry watches trends, and ifTougen Ankiperforms well, that success validates the whole new-gen category it shares withKagurabachi. In that sense, one adaptation clears the path for the other.
The truth is,Kagurabachi’sanime debut is inevitable.Whether it’s MAPPA, WIT Studios, Ufotable, or another studio that takes the reins, the series has already proven it can hold its own. The only real debate now is about timing. April 30 might not betheday, but it’ll bring fans one step closer. With streaming platforms fighting for exclusivity, the global appetite for action anime growing, andKagurabachi’smomentum still surging, the industry knows a hit when it sees one.
