Explosive Rise of Kagura Bachi Manga Shatters Records, Leaving Black Clover and Spy X Family in the Dust

Explosive Rise of Kagura Bachi Manga Shatters Records, Leaving Black Clover and Spy X Family in the Dust

Kagura Bachi manga takes the anime and manga community by storm with just one chapter Already making waves, it secures a spot at number 10 on Shueisha's MangaPLUS' 'hot list' A clear testament to the insatiable appetite fans have for fresh and exciting series

The Kagura Bachi manga has quickly gained popularity, generating buzz in the town after just one chapter release. This demonstrates the strong demand from anime and manga enthusiasts for fresh series. Takeru Hokazono's manga, featuring an unnamed swordsman as the protagonist, has already surpassed well-known titles such as Black Clover and Spy X Family on Shueisha's MangaPLUS' "hot list." This list identifies the most-read series of the moment, and Kagura Bachi has already secured a spot in the top 10, alongside renowned series like Dragon Ball Super, Boruto, and My Hero Academia.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the Kagura Bachi manga.

The Kagura Bachi manga ranks at number 10 on Shueisha's MangaPLUS' "hot list"

Shonen Jump's NEXTWAVE initiative is gaining traction in promoting fresh series, a fitting move as their popular titles like My Hero Academia, Black Clover, and Jujutsu Kaisen are nearing their conclusions. With manga enthusiasts echoing the need for new talent in the industry, the buzz surrounding Kagura Bachi manga couldn't be more significant.

The series has secured the 10th spot on Shueisha's MangaPLUS' "hot list," outshining Black Clover and Spy X Family, which hold the 11th and 12th positions, respectively. This list showcases the most widely read manga in recent days.

This speaks volumes considering the manga has only released one chapter thus far. The positive reception indicates that fans have been eagerly seeking fresh and thrilling content in the industry.

The series thus far

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Author Takeru Hokazono has provided fans with a brief insight into the plot of the series in the first chapter, focusing on a nameless swordsman on a quest for vengeance against the Yakuza. The protagonist, who is revealed to be the son of a blacksmith, expresses his belief that many of the Yakuza members are unworthy of their lives and their swords.

The art and dynamic storytelling in the series have gained significant praise thus far. Although there is currently limited information on the upcoming chapters, fans eagerly await to discover what surprises lie ahead.

Chapter 2 of the title is scheduled to release on September 25, 2023.