Boruto vs My Hero Academia: Kagurabachi's Stunning Rivalry Revealed in Two Blue Vortex
Kagurabachi manga quickly ascends in MangaPlus, poised to overthrow Boruto Two Blue Vortex as it did with My Hero Academia, reigniting the battle for the top spot in the Hottest popularity section
Kagurabachi has recently surpassed Boruto Two Blue Vortex in Shueisha's MangaPlus Hottest section, just days after dethroning My Hero Academia. Created by Takeru Hokazono, this captivating battle shonen manga has garnered an immense fan base and is rapidly gaining popularity since its impressive debut.
In Kagurabachi, readers are immersed in the story of Chihiro Rokuhira, the son of a renowned swordsmith, as he embarks on a dangerous quest to seek vengeance for his father's murder and retrieve the stolen mystical katanas.
Kagurabachi manga on its way to dethrone Boruto Two Blue Vortex in MangaPlus' "Hottest" popularity section
Notably, Takeru-san's manga quickly gained attention even before its official release, as it was part of Shueisha's new project called JUMP NEXTWAVE. This project also included two other series, namely Mamayuyu and Two On Ice.
Popularity rankings in MangaPlus (Image Shueisha's MangaPlus App)
In Shueisha's MangaPlus "Hottest" popularity section, Takeru Hokazono's Kagurabachi manga has generated an unprecedented level of excitement. The manga is poised to surpass Boruto Two Blue Vortex and join the ranks of the top four popular manga titles, alongside One Piece, Chainsaw Man, and Jujutsu Kaisen.
Earlier, Takeru-san's manga,
by Takeru Hokazono, surpassed several popular titles including My Hero Academia, Spy X Family, Oshi No Ko, Dragon Ball Super, and Sakamoto Days, securing a position in the top five. Presently, Kagurabachi manga occupies the fifth spot with 597,627 views, just below Boruto Two Blue Vortex's 654,503 views.
The difference between the two series is a mere 56876 views, with the manga needing to surpass Masashi Kishimoto and Mikio Ikemoto's manga to enter the highly esteemed top four zone. Despite the initial difficulty, fans will be intrigued to know that Takeru-san's manga garnered over 150,000 views within three to four days.
Therefore, it is possible for the new battle shonen manga to surpass the popularity of Boruto Two Vortex in just a couple of days. It is worth noting that MangaPlus' Hottest section reflects the current interests of manga readers, highlighting the growing popularity of Takeru Hokazono's manga by securing a position in the top five with only two official chapters released so far.
Takeru Hokazono's manga (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)
Furthermore, fans on social media have already started drawing comparisons between the protagonist of Kagurabachi and other well-known battle-shonen characters like Zoro, Ichigo, Tanjiro, Guts, and more. In fact, some fans have also pitted Takeru Hokazono's manga against Boruto Two Blue Vortex recently, hailing the former's art style as superior to the latter.
Takeru-san's manga has achieved unparalleled success, whether it's due to the multitude of memes circulating online or the inherent potential for it to become the next sensation in the shonen genre. With acclaimed manga like Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia nearing their final arcs, Kagurabachi has the opportunity to take the reigns as Shueisha's flagship shonen series, as indicated by the latest popularity rankings.
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