Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump series Kagurabachi by Takeru Hokazono has officially been confirmed for a TV anime adaptation. The series is set to begin broadcasting and streaming globally in April 2027.
The manga, currently serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, will surpass 4 million copies in circulation (including digital editions) with the release of Volume 11 in Japan on May 1.
The anime is being produced by Cypic, known for works such as Umamusume: Cinderella Gray and The Summer Hikaru Died. A teaser visual and trailer have been released alongside a commemorative illustration and staff comments.
Official Teaser:
Teaser Visual:
Special Illustration by Takeru Hokazono:
Staff Comments
Author Takeru Hokazono: “You know the Rock Lee vs. Gaara fight in Naruto? The manga version is great of course, but isn’t the anime’s version just incredibly cool? Well, the very person who brought that scene to life is our director! Woo! The staff is full of amazing people who really know the manga inside and out. I can’t wait to see how the animation turns out! Definitely a must-watch!”
Director Tetsuya Takeuchi: “Who would’ve thought that I’d be directing a popular Shonen Jump anime after working as a key animator on Naruto back when I was just a newbie… you really never know what life has in store. When you think of Kagurabachi, you think of swords! And more swords! Plus cool characters and intense drama! I’ll work hard to capture all those elements and aim to make a show that both long-time fans of the manga and first-time viewers alike can enjoy! There’s a lot of pressure!”
Character designer Keigo Sasaki: “Hokazono-sensei’s art style is really cool, and I couldn’t wait to see his drawings come to life! I jumped into the design process with nothing but that feeling in mind, but it’s been an uphill battle. It’s hard… but when I manage to draw something well, it makes me that much happier! The staff and I are working hard every day, and I feel so lucky to be able to participate in this project. I’ll do my absolute best so that everyone can enjoy the anime.”
Voice actor Taihi Kimura: “I’m Taihi Kimura, and I’ll be voicing Chihiro Rokuhira!
I’m truly grateful for this opportunity to voice the protagonist of Kagurabachi— an incredible series loved by fans all over the world. A katana is forged and refined through the art of “tanren,” gaining its ultimate strength through the repeated folding of steel. Chihiro is a quiet young man, but deep in his heart he carries a conviction as unyielding as a sword. I’m going to give this role my absolute all and pour my heart and soul into it so that Chihiro’s unwavering resolve truly resonates with everyone. Thank you for your support!”
Global Release and World Tour
A global rollout has also been confirmed in partnership with MUSE and SMG Holdings, among others.
Before the full release, a Kagurabachi World Tour will begin in summer 2026, featuring special preview screenings of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 across multiple international locations. The tour will conclude in Japan in spring 2027 with the first full screening of Episode 1 ahead of the official broadcast.
CAST:
Taihi Kimura as Chihiro Rokuhira
STAFF:
Original Work: ”Kagurabachi” by Takeru Hokazono (Serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump)
Director: Tetsuya Takeuchi
Character Design: Keigo Sasaki
Production: Cypic
Production Committee Leads: Shochiku & CyberAgent
INTRODUCTION:
A single stroke opens a new era, cutting a path from Japan to the world— Weekly Shonen Jump’s Neo-Japanese Sword Action series begins here! From day one, the Kagurabachi manga has captivated fans, weaving a blood-soaked tale of revenge through breathtaking sword-fight sequences. And now, known for its uncompromising quality, animation studio Cypic brings the story to life with jaw-dropping visuals!
STORY:
Flames of resolve, kindled by hatred.
Chihiro Rokuhira is a boy who aspires to become a swordsmith, and took daily training under his father Kunishige, a renowned swordsmith. Their days, once filled with laughter, are brutally torn apart by an attack from the mysterious sorcerer organization, the Hishaku.
What is stolen from them are the six Enchanted Blades—swords of immense power capable of shaping the fate of the nation—and the gentle, warm life they once shared.
From that day on, everything changed. In a world engulfed in darkness, Chihiro takes up Enten, the seventh Enchanted Blade left behind by his father, and sets out on a blood-soaked path of revenge.
Source: Press Release
©Takeru Hokazono/SHUEISHA,Project Kagurabachi
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