March 2026 was a major disappointment for Kagurabachi fans as the anime rumors were found to be groundless. The acclaimed Weekly Shonen Jump manga by Takeru Hokazono began serialization in September 2023 and immediately captured readers’ attention, becoming viral right after its first chapter. The total volume sales recorded in October 2025 confirmed that the manga has over 3 million copies in circulation, and the numbers continue to increase exponentially since then. The series already has a wide global fanbase, eagerly awaiting an anime adaptation. While it’s more or less guaranteed that it will get an anime adaptation, fans are still awaiting an official announcement.
On March 16th, anime rumors began circulating after an X handle for a Kagurabachi anime was spotted, which turned out to be a misunderstanding. Even reliable accounts such as @WSJ_manga on X shared the information in a now-deleted post. However, the latest update confirms that the wait is almost over since the series will be making a major announcement on April 27th, 2026. @WSJ_manga also confirmed that the sub-domains for the anime and comic have also been created, implying that the anime announcement is just a few days away. While anime rumors have been circulating since 2024, this is the first time that the series itself is hyping an announcement on such a massive scale.
Kagurabachi’s Anime Is Already On a Path to Success
It’s rarely ever seen even in a Shonen Jump that a manga would spark this
What Is Kagurabachi About?
This series incorporates themes of revenge, family, tradition, and destiny into its intense plot, centering around a quest for vengeance. Chihiro Rokuhira, a young man, takes possession of his father’s last legendary sword to avenge his death at the hands of a rival sorcerer group. He must hunt down all the members of the group and reclaim the other blades they stole from his father, while navigating the shadowy world of sorcery.
The manga concluded its first part in February this year and commenced its Part 2 with a new arc one week later. The first part is divided into three arcs, with the third arc, Sword Bearer Assassination, being the longest one. The story takes a drastic turn as the arc concludes, Chihiro takes a crucial step towards achieving his childhood dream and becoming more like his father.
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