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Kagurabachi
The Kagurabachi anime is set to premiere in April 2027, with a world tour of early screenings beginning in July 2026. The manga is on a planned hiatus until August 2026.
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The television anime adaptation of Takeru Hokazono's Kagurabachi manga is on track for an April 2027 premiere. Studio Cypic is producing the series, with Tetsuya Takeuchi directing and Keigo Sasaki handling character designs. Taihi Kimura voices protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira, and Tomokazu Seki voices Kunishige Rokuhira. Katsuyuki Konishi will play Togo Shiba. The production committee includes Shochiku and CyberAgent. Crunchyroll will stream the series worldwide outside Japan, China, and Korea.
A world tour of early screenings began in July 2026 at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, where the first 20 minutes of the first episode were shown. Additional screenings are scheduled at Japan Expo Paris, AnimagiC in Mannheim, Otakon in Washington, D.C., and Anime NYC. The full first episode will screen in Japan in spring 2027. The first episode was praised for its theatrical-quality production values and fluid action direction.
The manga, which debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in September 2023, has 4 million copies in circulation. It entered a planned hiatus starting June 29, 2026, and is expected to resume in August 2026. The editorial team initiated the break after discussions with Hokazono, who had previously taken unplanned breaks due to sudden illness. The first character popularity poll saw Chihiro Rokuhira take first place with 3,930 votes.
Key facts
- Anime premiere window
- April 2027 ↗
- Director
- Tetsuya Takeuchi ↗
- Character designer
- Keigo Sasaki ↗
- Lead voice actor (Chihiro Rokuhira)
- Taihi Kimura ↗
- Voice actor for Kunishige Rokuhira
- Tomokazu Seki ↗
- Voice actor for Togo Shiba
- Katsuyuki Konishi ↗
- Global streaming platform
- Crunchyroll (worldwide except Japan, China, and Korea) ↗
- Manga circulation
- 4 million copies ↗
- Manga hiatus period
- June 29, 2026 to August 2026 ↗
Timeline
- Jul 6, 2026 Crunchyroll Reveals Solo Leveling Movie, Ghost of Tsushima Characters at Anime Expo 2026
- Jul 5, 2026 Kagurabachi Anime Premiere Delivers a Theatrical-Quality Adaptation
- Jun 29, 2026 Crunchyroll Confirms Global Streaming for Kagurabachi Anime
- Jun 26, 2026 Crunchyroll to Stream Kagurabachi Anime Worldwide in April 2027
- Jun 21, 2026 Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 30 Tops Bookscan's May Adult Graphic Novel List
- Jun 19, 2026 Tomokazu Seki Cast as Kunishige Rokuhira in Kagurabachi Anime
- Jun 19, 2026 Tomokazu Seki Cast as Chikamasa Rokuhira in Kagurabachi Anime
- Jun 17, 2026 Kagurabachi Manga Goes on Hiatus Until August
- Jun 13, 2026 Kingdom Manga Tops Oricon's Monthly Comic Ranking for May 2026
- Jun 12, 2026 Kagurabachi Anime Releases Chihiro Rokuhira Character Visual and PV
- Jun 3, 2026 Kagurabachi Anime World Tour Dates Announced, First Episode to Premiere at Anime Expo 2026
- May 17, 2026 Kagurabachi Manga Takes One-Week Break as Author Recovers From Sudden Illness
- May 16, 2026 Kagurabachi TV Anime Confirmed for April 2027 With Cypic Directing
- May 16, 2026 Chihiro Rokuhira Wins First Kagurabachi Popularity Poll
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Facts
- Release
- tv · 2026-07-05 · US · 2026-07-05
- Release
- tv · April 2027 · worldwide outside Japan, China, and Korea · 2026-06-29
- Release
- tv · April 2027 · 2026-05-16
- Licensed by
- Crunchyroll (worldwide outside Japan, China, and Korea) · 2026-06-29
- Announced
- temporary hiatus starting with Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 31 (June 29), lasting about one month, with serialization resuming around August · 2026-06-17
- Announced
- world tour schedule for the television anime adaptation · 2026-06-03
- Announced
- TV anime adaptation (Jump Press program) · 2026-05-16
- Announced
- one-issue break due to author's sudden illness · 2026-05-17
- Announced
- anime adaptation for April 2027 · 2026-05-17
- Noted
- The television anime adaptation of Takeru Hokazono's manga "Kagurabachi" has released the first character visual and character promotional video for protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira, voiced by Taiki Kimura. · 2026-06-12
- Noted
- Chihiro Rokuhira took first place with 3,930 votes · 2026-05-16
- Noted
- a separate page popularity poll is open worldwide until May 31, 2026 · 2026-05-16
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- Confirmed anime adaptation for April 2027 May 28 · source
- Confirmed one-issue break due to author's sudden illness May 28 · source
- Debunked TV anime adaptation May 28 · source
- Confirmed tv April 2027 May 28 · source
- Confirmed tetsuya takeuchi directs kagurabachi May 28 · source
- Confirmed takeru hokazono writes kagurabachi May 28 · source
- Confirmed shueisha produces kagurabachi May 28 · source
- Confirmed cypic produces kagurabachi May 27 · source
All coverage
7h ago
Crunchyroll held its annual showcase at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles on July 6, announcing a theatrical film continuation for Solo Leveling and the first character designs for the Ghost of Tsushima Legends anime. The Solo Leveling film, titled Solo Leveling: Beyond the System, will pick up after Season 2 and is produced by A-1 Pictures with Aniplex, Netmarble, D&C Media, Kakao Piccoma, and Crunchyroll. Ghost of Tsushima Legends is directed by Takanobu Mizuno with HAYATE Inc. overseeing production, scripts by Satoshi Maejima and Gen Urobuchi, character designs by Takashi Okazaki, and animation by KAMIKAZE DOUGA. In a surprise segment, Dave Grohl appeared via video message to announce that Nirvana's "Breed" will be the opening theme for The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy At All, which premieres in early 2027. Other reveals included the Kagurabachi anime's first character design sheet for Chihiro Rokuhira, a trailer for the Here U Are manhwa adaptation, the sci-fi series Fate Rewinder for April 2027, The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 5 for next year, Aoashi Season 2 for October 2026, and several other new series including Dengeki Daisy, Gacha Girls Corps, Magical Buffs, The Vermilion Mask, and Overgeared.
1d ago
The first episode of the Kagurabachi anime premiered at Anime Expo 2026, showcasing director Tetsuya Takeuchi's fluid action direction and sound design that matches the manga's dark fantasy tone. Producer Kōichi Yasuda stated the core concept was to draw out the absolute best of the original work, fulfilling creator Takeru Hokazono's request for a very cool anime.
Jun 29
Crunchyroll will stream the Kagurabachi anime worldwide outside Japan, China, and Korea when it airs in April 2027. The staff also announced new details for the anime's world tour, including an additional premiere screening at Otakon and a panel at Anime NYC.
Jun 26
Crunchyroll announced on June 25 that it will stream the television anime adaptation of Takeru Hokazono's Kagurabachi manga starting in April 2027. The stream will be available worldwide except in Japan, Mainland China, North Korea, and South Korea. The announcement also revealed that veteran voice actor Katsuyuki Konishi will play the character Togo Shiba. Konishi, known for roles such as Tengen Uzui in Demon Slayer and Kamina in Gurren Lagann, described Shiba as a carefree but powerful sorcerer and a trusted ally of protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira. The anime is directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi at studio Cypic, with character designs by Keigo Sasaki. Taihi Kimura and Tomokazu Seki star as Chihiro Rokuhira and Kunishige Rokuhira, respectively. A world tour of early screenings will begin in July 2026 at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, with additional stops at Japan Expo Paris, AnimagiC in Mannheim, Otakon in Washington, D.C., and Anime NYC. These events will show the first 20 minutes of the first episode. The full first episode will screen in Japan in spring 2027. The manga, which debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in September 2023, has 4 million copies in circulation.
Jun 21
Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for May 2026 features 15 manga volumes, with Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 30 at #1. Other ranked titles include Witch Hat Atelier, Gachiakuta, Kagurabachi, One Piece, Steel Ball Run, The Summer Hikaru Died, and Demon Slayer.
Jun 19
The official website for the television anime adaptation of Takeru Hokazono's Kagurabachi manga announced on June 19 that Tomokazu Seki will voice Kunishige Rokuhira, the father of protagonist Chihiro. A character visual and trailer were also released. Seki, a veteran voice actor, described Kunishige as a legendary swordsmith and a warmhearted father, and said he aimed to convey both sides naturally. The anime is directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi at studio Cypic, with character designs by Keigo Sasaki. It is set to premiere in April 2027. A world tour will begin in July 2026 at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, followed by stops in Paris, Germany, and New York, where the first 20 minutes of the first episode will be screened. The full first episode will be shown in Japan in spring 2027. The manga, which debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in September 2023, has 4 million copies in circulation. Taihi Kimura stars as Chihiro Rokuhira.
Jun 19
Tomokazu Seki will voice Chikamasa Rokuhira in the TV anime adaptation of Takeru Hokazono's manga Kagurabachi. A character visual and PV were released alongside the announcement. The series is directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi with animation by Cypic. The manga has over 4 million copies in circulation. The anime begins broadcasting in April 2027.
Jun 17
The Kagurabachi manga will enter a hiatus starting with Weekly Shonen Jump issue 31, on sale June 29, 2026, and is expected to resume in August 2026. The announcement was made on the series' official X account on June 17. The editorial team stated that author Takeru Hokazono expressed a desire to continue drawing, but after discussions, it was decided he would take a break to ensure the series can be delivered in a stable manner going forward. No specific reason for the hiatus was given, though the manga previously missed an issue in May 2026 due to Hokazono's sudden illness, and it also took an unplanned break in June 2025 for the same reason. Kagurabachi debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in September 2023 and has become one of Shueisha's most successful recent titles, with over 4 million copies in circulation as of April 2026. An anime adaptation by studio Cypic is scheduled to premiere in April 2027, and a world tour promoting the anime will begin at Anime Expo on July 3, 2026.
Jun 13
Oricon announced its Monthly Comic Ranking for May 2026 on June 4, covering estimated print sales from May 4 to May 31. The 79th volume of Yasuhisa Hara's Kingdom led the chart with 356,559 copies. The top 20 includes Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, The Five Star Stories, Kagurabachi, and Blue Box.
Jun 12
The television anime adaptation of Takeru Hokazono's manga "Kagurabachi" has released the first character visual and character promotional video for protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira, voiced by Taiki Kimura. The anime is scheduled to begin airing in April 2027. The character PV shows Chihiro with a piercing gaze and includes his line, "I cannot overlook scum like you wielding a sword." He is depicted in a black coat accompanied by a black goldfish. The series is a neo-Japanese sword action story set in a world where a mysterious sorcerer organization called Hishaku steals six powerful Enchanted Blades and kills Chihiro's father, a renowned swordsmith. Chihiro takes up the seventh blade, Enten, to seek revenge and reclaim the stolen swords. The original manga has surpassed 4 million copies in cumulative circulation including digital editions. The anime is directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi, with character designs by Keigo Sasaki, and animation production by studio Cypic. The production committee includes Shochiku and CyberAgent.
Jun 3
Shochiku announced the world tour schedule for the television anime adaptation of Takeru Hokazono's Kagurabachi manga on Wednesday. The tour will begin on July 3, 2026, at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, where the first 20 minutes of episode 1 will screen as a world premiere. Subsequent screenings will take place at Japan Expo Paris on July 9, AnimagiC in Mannheim, Germany on August 1, and Anime NYC on August 22. The full first episode will screen in Japan in spring 2027. Select events will host panels featuring lead voice actor Taihi Kimura (Chihiro Rokuhira), manga editor Takurō Imamura, cross-media producer Riki Azuma, and producer Kōichi Yasuda. The anime is directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi at Cypic, with Keigo Sasaki designing the characters. The series will debut in April 2027. The manga, which began in Weekly Shonen Jump in September 2023, has 4 million copies in circulation as of May 2026.
May 17
Takeru Hokazono's Kagurabachi manga is on a one-issue break due to the author's sudden illness, as announced in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump issue 25. The series will return in the next issue on May 25. This is the second unplanned break for health reasons in under a year, following a similar pause in June 2025.
May 16
Shochiku confirmed that Takeru Hokazono's Kagurabachi manga will receive a television anime adaptation in April 2027. The series is in production at Cypic, the studio previously known as CygamesPictures, with Tetsuya Takeuchi directing. Takeuchi's past work includes key animation on the Rock Lee versus Gaara fight in Naruto, a sequence Hokazono cited as a reason for his excitement about the adaptation. Keigo Sasaki is handling character designs, and Taihi Kimura, winner of the 2025 Seiyu Awards Best New Actor prize, will voice protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira. Shochiku and CyberAgent sit on the production committee. The announcement arrived during the fifth Jump Press program and was accompanied by a trailer, a teaser visual, and a commemorative illustration from Hokazono. A world tour starting in summer 2026 will screen 20 minutes of the first episode at events worldwide, culminating in a full first-episode screening in Japan in spring 2027 before the broadcast. The manga has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since September 2023 and has over 4 million copies in circulation.
May 16
Shueisha revealed the results of the first Kagurabachi character popularity poll. Chihiro Rokuhira took first place with 3,930 votes. Toji Uruha and Hakuri Sazanami rounded out the top three. The poll required tickets from manga volumes, which may have kept vote totals lower than some expected. A video announcement showed the full top ten, and a separate page popularity poll is open worldwide until May 31, 2026.