Kagurabachi faces a risky future with only 58 chapters, and fans worry its anime adaptation could fall short like Fullmetal Alchemist.

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Kagurabachi faces a risky future due to its early anime adaptation, with only 58 chapters and limited story development.
Fans fear the series could suffer the same fate as the original Fullmetal Alchemist, where the anime adaptation fell short of expectations.

Kagurabachi has quickly captivated fans, surpassing one million copies in circulation, but many are excited yet worried about the anime’s potential.

Takeru Hokazono’s Kagurabachi has quickly taken the internet by storm since its debut in Shonen Jump. Manga fans can rejoice as Shonen Jump’s latest smash-hit Kagurabachi is set to make the leap to anime, leaving several fans eagerly anticipating its release window.

Chihiro Rokuhira [Credit: Shueisha]

Despite having only over 50 manga chapters, Kagurabachi is acclaimed to be a “next-generation” hit along with Dandadan and Sakamoto Days. Undoubtedly, Hokazono’s manga has become a rising star in the manga world, captivating several readers with its dark-themed narrative.

Amid the buzz around its anime adaptation, fans fear the series could face a doomed fate like the original Fullmetal Alchemist, which fell short of expectations.

Kagurabachi Faces a Risky Future Ahead of Its Anime Debut

Kagurabachi features the story of Chihiro Rokuhira who seeks to join the Kamunabi. Owing to its immense success, fans are claiming it to be a potential successor to Jujutsu Kaisen as the famous manga series follows a similar concept to Gege Akutami‘s Jujutsu Kaisen‘s curse energy.

Chihiro Rokuhira summons Aka, a red goldfish. [Credit: Shueisha]

The anime adaptation, produced by Shochiku and CyberAgent, will be animated by Cygames Pictures, the studio behind critically acclaimed titles like Uma Musume and Brave Bang Bravern!

While Kagurabachi has quickly risen to fame in the manga world, fans fear that rushing its anime adaptation could jeopardize its potential legacy. It’s already common for many famous manga to receive an anime adaptation, only for anime to ruin its reputation.

We have already seen this with the original Fullmetal Alchemist and Kagurabachi seems to be heading the same path.

With only 58 chapters, Takeru Hokazono’s Kagurabachi has found success in Shonen Jump, but an early anime adaptation for this acclaimed JJK successor risks a shaky start and could undermine key arcs because of limited story development.

Kagurabachi. [Credit: Shueisha]

Kagurabachi is one of the most anticipated anime adaptations this decade; the series surpassed one million copies in circulation in just four volumes, which highlights its immense popularity among the fandom.

Though no release date or streaming details have been announced, the choice to collaborate with Cygames instead of larger studios like MAPPA or Bones has left fans skeptical.

Takeru Hokazono Unveils Intentions Behind The Dark Narrative

With the end of the Rakuzaichi Auction Arc, Kagurabachi has become the center of attention in the community. Chihiro has taken possession of the third Enchanted Blade, Shinuchi, which was claimed to be the deadliest of all seven blades.

Chihiro Rokuhira summons Aka, a red goldfish [Credit: Shueisha]

Hokazono’s series has a dark theme with revenge at its heart featuring Chihiro’s traumatic past, making it stand out from the rest. In an interview, the mangaka revealed his intentions behind Kagurabachi‘s dark-themed narrative. He said:

I also want to emphasize the protagonist’s conflicts, such as what it means to live and what it means to die. In Kagurabachi, I thought I could create a flowing picture with longer fins than that of a carp, so I introduced a goldfish. As a child, I improved my drawing as I tried to draw dinosaurs better than my father and brother.

Unlike most shonen protagonists, Chihiro’s agonizing past made several readers sympathize with his character. Takeru Hokazono’s manga is being hailed as a potential successor to Jujutsu Kaisen, leaving fans anticipating its animation debut.