Shonen Jump’s next big sensation,Kagurabachiis finally getting an anime adaptation and it could be the successor battle manga fans have been waiting for. WithShōnen Jump’s biggest titles likeDemon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, andMy Hero Academiaall having concluded their stories and their respective anime adaptations not too far behind, Takeru Hokazono’s hit new dark fantasy is all but poised to take the top stop, especially now with an anime now on the way.
According to information by the Japanese outletToyo Kezai,Kagurabachiwill be receiving an anime adaptation by Cygames Pictures, best known for works likeBlade Runner Blackout 2022andThe Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls U149. Kagurabachi’sanime is being jointly produced by Shochiku and Cyberagent, the parent company of Cygames, with a release window yet to be revealed. At this time, no official word has come from Shueisha about aKagurabachianime, but all eyes are locked onto the publisher thanks to this report.
Kagurabachi May Finally Be Getting an Anime Adaptation
Kagurabachi’s Rising Popularity More Than Calls For an Anime
While an official announcement is yet to be made,Shueisha did file for a trademark forKagurabachiunder the Education and Entertainment section at the end of 2023, proving the intention to produce an anime ofKagurabachihas been around for quite some time.
Despite being a fairly new series,Kagurabachialready shows plenty of promisewith the manga reaching 1.3 million copies in circulation within only five volumes at the end of November 2024. As such,Kagurabachiis ripe for an anime adaptation which would drive its popularity to the next level.
Kagurabachi’s Anime Is a Sure-Fire Success in the Making
In terms of its potential reception,Kagurabachiis all but sure to be a success among fans of major battle shōnen series likeJujutsu KaisenandDemon Slayer. Its dark fantasy setting, compelling premise, and striking visuals are all but a recipe for a major hit if Cygames Pictures nails the execution.
Though they may seem to be an unexpected choice forKagurabachi, Cygames Pictures does have quite a varied roster. CyberAgent has previously been a part of the production committee of many notable anime likeOshi no KoandLiar Liar,with exciting releases likeApocalypse HotelandThe Summer Hikaru Diedon the horizon for 2025 and hopefully, it won’t be too long beforeKagurabachi’sanime officially joins the roster.
Shonen Jump
Shonen Jumpis one of Japan’s most successful manga anthology franchises, published by Shueisha. Launched in 1968, it is the source of some of the most beloved and popular anime and manga series, such asOne Piece,Dragon Ball, andNaruto. The franchise has extended into multiple adaptations across various media, including anime, films, video games, and merchandise.
