Kagurabachi is a new and popular manga series, focusing on the character Chihiro Rokuhira, who embarks on a quest to collect magical swords that were stolen from his deceased father. As he delves deeper into his mission, he must face adversaries he never anticipated. Kagurabachi began serialization in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in mid-September 2023.
Since its release, this manga has created a buzz within the Shonen community and, after over 40 chapters, it has continued to gain popularity. Furthermore, Kagurabachi has been ranked among the top bestsellers. The number of fans engaging in discussions and analyzing the series on various platforms has caught the attention of its creator. Kagurabachi is also referred to as Kagura Bachi Glazing.
According to a popular Kagurabachi account on Twitter/X: “Combining the sales figures for volumes 1, 2, and 3, Kagurabachi has sold a total of 316,577 copies! We have broken the barrier of 300,000 copies! Volume 3 will also debut on Oricon next week. Therefore, the numbers will change as we move forward.”
Moreover, Volume 3 sold out immediately after its release and had to be reprinted. According to Weekly Shonen Jump, as reported by Shonen Jump News: “Takeru Hokazono’s Kagurabachi will be reprinted for all volumes following the latest editorial notes for the manga. Volume 3 of the series was released on July 4, 2024.”
A fan shared their thoughts on this information: “Everyone should acknowledge that whether you like it or not, this manga is going to be extremely popular, and if it gets adapted into an anime in the coming years, it will undoubtedly become a massive hit.”
The manga is currently in its second arc, Rakuzaichi. Chihiro collaborates with Hakuri Sazanami to dive deeper into the fierce battle of Rakuizaichi in search of the Enchanted Blade Shinuchi. Chihiro and his companions are on a quest to reclaim the Enchanted Blade, but Kyora is a formidable rival who will not hesitate to attack at any moment to thwart their plans.
