The television anime Kagurabachi, an adaptation of Takeru Hokazono's manga published in Weekly Shonen Jump, will hit screens in April 2027. The series will be directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi and will feature Taihi Kimura as the voice of Chihiro Rokuhira. The manga, approaching 4 million copies in circulation with the release of its 11th volume on May 1st, has generated excitement among fans.
Takeuchi and Kimura lead the anime production 🎬
Tetsuya Takeuchi takes on the direction of a series that promises to maintain the visual essence of the original manga. Taihi Kimura, selected to voice Chihiro Rokuhira, has worked on the vocal characterization of the protagonist. The production is supported by the studio in charge of animation, which has developed action sequences based on the sword fights from the original material. The technical team has prioritized fluidity in fight scenes and fidelity to Hokazono's character designs.
Four million copies and a date that is not a meme ⚔️
When Kagurabachi arrived at Shonen Jump, some took it as just another meme. But the manga has proven it's not just fleeting hype: nearly 4 million copies in circulation and an anime confirmed for 2027. Now we just have to wait two years to see if the animated series manages to get even those who mocked it to buy volume 11. Meanwhile, fans can continue debating whether Chihiro is the next great swordsman or just another product from the shonen factory.