Kagurabachi Manga Soars Past 6 Million Views, Outshining MamaYuyu and Two on Ice

Takeru Hokazono's Kagurabachi manga has reached 6 million views on Shueisha's MangaPlus platform, solidifying its status as a popular next-generation battle shonen manga. In comparison to MamaYuyu (1 million views) and Two on Ice (410K), Hokazono's work has achieved a remarkable milestone.

Notably, Kagurabachi manga was released on September 17, 2023, as part of Shueisha's JUMP NEXTWAVE project, alongside MamaYuyu and Two on Ice. Following its debut, the manga gained traction through a series of memes, further boosting its popularity.

Takeru Hokazono's Kagurabachi manga has gone past 6 million views on MangaPlus

Despite the fading impact of the meme, the manga's captivating narrative and compelling characters have drawn in readers, who have since become devoted fans. Currently, the manga boasts a strong fanbase, with 6 million views serving as further evidence of its popularity.

MangaPlus, Shueisha's platform, offers manga fans the opportunity to read digitally published manga from Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. Kagurabachi manga by Takeru Hokazono has achieved over 6 million views, as reported by the platform.

Undoubtedly, the manga has solidified its position as a promising new generation shonen series. In comparison, MamaYuyu and Two on Ice have only managed to garner 1 million and 410k views, respectively, highlighting the superior popularity of Kagurabachi manga.

Chihiro Rokuhira as depicted in the manga (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)

As previously stated, MamaYuyu and Two on Ice were both included in the JUMP NEXTWAVE project alongside Kagurabachi. While Hokazono's manga has gained widespread popularity, the same cannot be said for the other two series.

In addition to these two, Hokazono's manga has surpassed the well-established series Nue's Exorcist, which has 1.4 million views. Furthermore, the manga consistently receives nearly 150k-200k views per chapter, similar to Sakamoto Days.

However, it's worth mentioning that the battle shonen manga initially struggled to gain a strong readership in Japan after its debut. However, everything changed dramatically following the release of chapter 8, particularly with the intense battle between Sojo and Chihiro.

Chihiro using Kuro in the manga (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)

The manga's fame can be attributed to its cinematic action sequences, careful use of flashbacks, and captivating storyline. Additionally, recent ToC rankings of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine show Hokazono's manga surpassing Mission: Yozakura Family, reflecting its increasing popularity in Japan.

The showdown between Sojo and Chihiro in Chapter 8 (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha) garnered significant attention. Despite initially gaining popularity in the West through memes, fans eventually recognized the depth and substance of the manga. This led to a dedicated and loyal fanbase forming around the series.

The success of Hokazono's manga series is undeniable, with a staggering 6 million viewership on MangaPlus. What's even more impressive is that this achievement was reached in just 16 chapters, without the prior popularity enjoyed by series like Boruto Two Blue Vortex, which garnered 5 million views with only 5 chapters.

The fact that Kagurabachi manga, a brand new series, has attracted such a large audience is impressive. These details further demonstrate the potential for the manga to become the next-generation battle shonen manga.

Once Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia conclude their serialization, Hokazono's series has the potential to captivate manga readers around the world. With all the necessary elements for a successful battle shonen manga, there is a high likelihood of Kagurabachi manga achieving success.

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Editor's P/S

As a hard fan of Kagurabachi manga, I am thrilled to see it surpass 6 million views on MangaPlus, outshining MamaYuyu and Two on Ice. This milestone is a testament to the manga's captivating storyline, compelling characters, and cinematic action sequences. The careful use of flashbacks and the intense battle between Sojo and Chihiro in Chapter 8 were particularly noteworthy and drew me into the manga's world.

The fact that Kagurabachi manga achieved this milestone in just 16 chapters, without the prior popularity enjoyed by other series like Boruto Two Blue Vortex, is even more impressive. It demonstrates the manga's potential to become the next-generation battle shonen manga and captivate manga readers worldwide. With the conclusion of popular series like Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia, Kagurabachi manga is poised to fill the void and become a new favorite among fans of the genre.