Summary:
- Kagurabachi has been put on hiatus when the creator, Takeru Hokazono was suddenly sick, but the fans are very supportive.
- The anime adaptation is being produced by Cygames Pictures, and it is said that Netflix will obtain streaming rights.
- The vengeance-filled plot and fast trajectory of success of the manga make it one of the leading candidates to worldwide anime popularity.
Kagurabachi, a shonen manga, is coming to a surprising halt at its peak in popularity. A sudden hiatus in Shonen Jump was declared due to the illness of creator Takeru Hokazono. Since its 2023 premiere, the series has been treated to being one of the bright new titles of Shueisha. Nonetheless, fans still have hope of an anime that would sell the series globally.
Health of Creator Pushes Short Break
Through a social media release, the official Kagurabachi account confirmed the break work in the manga. The chapter was originally to be released on June 15 but has been delayed to June 23, 2025.
It was following a hiatus caused by the sudden illness of creator Takeru Hokazono. Nevertheless, more specifics regarding his condition were not revealed.
The fans were fast to react to the news, sending greetings to Takeru Hokazono as he recovers soon. In general, the greater part of comments was very positive and supportive of the well-being of the creator.
In the meantime, the series has kept receiving praises from the giants of the industry, such as My Hero Academia creator Kohei Horikoshi. Remarkably, he mentioned Kagurabachi cinematic storytelling, that every chapter is an experience of movie watching.
Cygames Pictures Anime Adaptation Shocks Fans
According to Toyo Keizai, the series is now under development as an anime adaptation. People were anticipating MAPPA, Bones, or Ufotable to be assigned to such a high-rounded project.
Instead, it will be handled by the animation studio Cygames Pictures to their surprise. The studio has already provided high-quality work through other projects such as Blade Runner Black Out 2022.
The studio also animated Brave Bang Bang Bravern! (by Masami Obari) and Apocalypse Hotel, which is currently on air. Although both series are niche, they have been acclaimed in terms of their animation quality.
It is also most likely that the shonen manga Kagurabachi will have a budget higher than any other project of Cygames Pictures before. This makes the adaptation have the potential to take the studio to greater production heights.
Netflix is said to have acquired streaming rights. Further information might be announced at their July 5 performance or through Anime Expo 2025.
Kagurabachi is a Revenge-Focused Storyline
Kagurabachi Shonen stands out because of its utterly original element of revenge rather than the power-seeking plot. Protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira tries to take up vengeance on the killing of his father through one of the seven Enchanted Blades.
These strong weapons are the works of his father who was a blacksmith and was murdered by criminals who took off with six blades. As a result, Chihiro goes out in pursuit with Enten, the seventh blade that they missed.
Conclusion
Shonen manga, Kagurabachi, is a daring new beginning in manga with its dark and revengeful plot. It has sold more than 2 million copies by the month of May 2025 which is a definite success. Regardless of the present hiatus, readers are looking forward to the creator returning and an anime being produced. Its powerful visuals and addictive story line may turn it into a huge anime hit.
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