Kagurabachi
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Kagurabachi Manga Going on Hiatus in Summer 2026
The manga Kagurabachi will go on an extended hiatus starting June 29, 2026, with an approximate return in August 2026, as announced by Shueisha. Author Takeru Hokazono requested the break to ensure a more stable pace for future chapters. The series is also slated for an anime adaptation in 2027, with Shueisha planning a promotional world tour.
Kagurabachi Anime World Tour Starts at Anime Expo
CyberAgent has announced the initial schedule for the Kagurabachi anime adaptation's world tour, beginning at Anime Expo in Los Angeles in July 2026. The tour will also include stops in Paris and Germany, with a final event in New York later in August. The anime is set to premiere in April 2027, with Viz Media distributing the manga internationally.
Kagurabachi First Popularity Poll’s 10 Most Popular Characters Revealed
Shueisha has revealed the results of the first Kagurabachi character popularity poll, with Chihiro Rokuhira taking the top spot with 3,930 votes. The poll required obtaining tickets from manga volumes to vote. Viz Media is handling the English release of the manga, with the anime adaptation set to premiere in April 2027.
Kagurabachi TV Anime Announced for April 2027 by Cypic; Teaser Trailer Revealed
The popular manga Kagurabachi is receiving a TV anime adaptation produced by CyberAgent and Shochiku, with animation by Cypic, scheduled for a global release in April 2027. A teaser visual and trailer have been revealed, and a global "Kagurabachi World Tour" featuring early previews will commence in summer 2026. The anime will be directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi, with Taihi Kimura voicing protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira.
Kagurabachi Anime Airs in 2027
An anime adaptation of Takeru Hokazono's manga series Kagurabachi is set to premiere worldwide in April 2027, with Cygames' Cypic studio handling production. The announcement includes a first trailer and the opening of an official website. Tetsuya Takeuchi will direct, and Keigo Sasaki will serve as character designer, with Taihi Kimura voicing the lead character Chihiro Rokuhira.
