Shueisha announced that the manga Kagurabachi by Takeru Hokazono has surpassed 3 million copies in circulation, including digital editions, with the release of volume 9 on October 3. To mark the milestone and the series’ upcoming 2nd anniversary, a special promotional video and other projects have been launched.

Quick Summary:

・Kagurabachi reached 3 million copies in circulation with the release of volume 9 on October 3.
・A special PV and multiple anniversary projects, including a character popularity poll, were announced.
・Weekly Shonen Jump issue 45 (October 6) will feature a special interview between Kohei Horikoshi and Takeru Hokazono.
・The manga won first place in the Next Manga Awards 2024 (Comics Category).
・Kagurabachi achieved global recognition, ranking No.1 in English on MANGA Plus in its debut week.

Kagurabachi Surpasses 3 Million Copies

Shueisha confirmed that Kagurabachi has exceeded 3 million copies in circulation as of the release of its ninth volume. The announcement was accompanied by the launch of special anniversary projects, including a commemorative promotional video that quickly drew attention online.

2nd Anniversary Projects in Weekly Shonen Jump

The series will celebrate its second anniversary in Weekly Shonen Jump issue 45, released on October 6. The magazine will feature a special dialogue between My Hero Academia creator Kohei Horikoshi and Takeru Hokazono. The discussion will include exchange illustrations, with Horikoshi drawing protagonist Chihiro and Hokazono illustrating Izuku Midoriya.

In addition, the first character popularity poll has been launched as part of the commemorative initiatives.

Story and Recognition

Kagurabachi follows Chihiro, a young boy training under his swordsmith father until tragedy strikes, setting him on a path of revenge in a Japanese sword battle action narrative.

Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since September 2023, it is Hokazono’s debut series. The manga won first place in the Next Manga Awards 2024 (Comics Category) and has become one of Jump’s prominent titles.

Shueisha also noted its strong overseas reception. On the global manga platform MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA, the first chapter ranked No.1 in views worldwide in September 2023 for the English edition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How many copies of Kagurabachi are in circulation?
As of October 3, 2025, Kagurabachi has surpassed 3 million copies in circulation, including both print and digital editions, with the release of volume 9.

Q2: What anniversary projects are planned for Kagurabachi?
The projects include a special PV, the first character popularity poll, and a feature in Weekly Shonen Jump with an interview between Kohei Horikoshi and Takeru Hokazono.

Q3: When did Kagurabachi begin serialization?
The manga started serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in September 2023. It is the debut series by author Takeru Hokazono.

Q4: What awards has Kagurabachi received?
The series won first place in the Next Manga Awards 2024 in the Comics Category.

Q5: How has Kagurabachi performed internationally?
On MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA, Kagurabachi’s first chapter achieved the No.1 spot in global views for the English edition during its debut week in September 2023.

Source : ORICON NEWS