Key Takeaways
- Kagurabachi’s manga success led to multiple top animation studios competing for the rights to create an anime adaptation.
- CyberAgent and Shochiku have been chosen to produce Kagurabachi’s anime, both known for their high-quality anime productions.
- Kagurabachi follows the story of Chihiro, who seeks revenge after his father’s death and the theft of powerful swords, promising an exciting plot for the upcoming anime.
Kagurabachi‘s rise to the top has been truly unprecedented. What started as a manga destined to flop has now evolved into Weekly Shonen Jump’s hottest prospect. So, it’s hardly surprising that the biggest animation studios have been vying to get the rights for an anime adaptation.
This led to a string of rumors, each linking a different studio to Kagurabachi’s anime adaptation. But it seems that the speculation is about to end. According to an insider report by Toyo Keizai, CyberAgent and Shochiku have been put in charge of creating the anime. At the time of writing, no other details have been announced.
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What Does This Mean For Kagurabachi?
Kagurabachi’s sales have been impressive, with the manga having sold over 1 million copies. It has released four volumes, and the fifth one is on its way. Clearly, Kagurabachi has the potential to become massive, which is why the big studios wanted to claim the rights.
Usually, when an anime adaptation is announced, fans immediately rush to check the studio’s track record. If the report is right, Kagurabachi fans have nothing to worry about. CyberAgent has produced the following anime:
- Oshi no Ko
- Zombieland Saga
- Hello World
Shochiku, on the other hand, helped produce Koe no Katachi, one of the best anime movies of all time. It also worked on The Ancient Magus’ Bride, Noragami, and the Violet Evergarden Movie. Both companies have produced top-notch anime, so it is safe to say that they will do justice to Kagurabachi’s manga.
What Is Kagurabachi About?
Takeru Hokazono’s Kagurabachi started serializing in the Weekly Shonen Jump in September 2023. The manga’s popularity has increased significantly, as evidenced by its ranking on Manga Plus. In terms of sales, Kagurabachi has sold over a million copies, which shows how rapidly the fan base has increased.
Kagurabachi follows the story of a young boy named Chihiro Rokuhira, the son of a legendary swordsmith. His father was responsible for creating six extremely powerful blades that effectively ended the Seitei War. In order to avoid being killed, Chihiro and his father went into hiding.
Unfortunately, they are tracked down by a bunch of criminals looking to get their hands on the swords. They end up killing Chihiro’s father and stealing the six enchanted blades. Traumatized by his father’s death, Chihiro vows to take revenge. So, he arms himself with the seventh enchanted blade and sets out to destroy the brigands.
Kagurabachi is available to read on Manga Plus.
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