Kagurabachi Surpasses Chainsaw Man in Record Time: A Must-Read Success Story!
Kagurabachi, the latest sensation in the manga industry, has taken Shonen Jump's Manga Plus platform by storm, surpassing even the popular Chainsaw Man Discover the incredible journey and promising future of this new shonen series
Kagurabachi has become quite a sensation in the manga industry recently, thanks to a combination of memes and genuine excitement for this new shonen series. As beloved series like My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Black Clover near their end, Kagurabachi has generated significant interest, as seen by its impressive position on Manga Plus' "hot list."
Shueisha's Manga Plus platform allows readers to access their manga series, and their "hot list" highlights the most popular titles in recent weeks. Kagurabachi has quickly surpassed My Hero Academia, Spy X Family, Black Clover, and now Chainsaw Man in popularity, illustrating the immense success Hokazono Takeru's manga has achieved with only three chapters released. It appears that the sky's the limit for Kagurabachi, at least for now.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the Kagurabachi manga.
Kagurabachi's success in Shonen Jump's Manga Plus platform, overtaking Chainsaw Man
Kagurabachi has generated significant buzz as part of Shonen Jump's NEXTWAVE initiative, aimed at promoting new series. However, the hype surrounding the manga has surpassed expectations. It has become a meme sensation online, with many fans referencing it as "the GOAT manga" and similar joking remarks. This viral publicity has undoubtedly contributed to its growing popularity.
The present and future of the series
The content has been featured on Shonen Jump's platform, Manga Plus, and their "hot list," which displays the most popular series of recent times. Hokazono Takeru's series has now overtaken Chainsaw Man on this list. Interestingly, it had previously surpassed Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen as well. However, the latter regained its popularity with the release of chapter 236, which depicted the death of Satoru Gojo.
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Although the memes are entertaining and it's refreshing to witness the surge in popularity of a new shonen series, it's essential to question the substance of the manga. Although series like Chainsaw Man or Jujutsu Kaisen may not have initially appeared promising, it would be unjust to claim that the captivating memes are the sole advantage of this new manga.
Set in a world where expertly crafted swords possess extraordinary attributes and powers, the narrative revolves around Chihiro, a young apprentice diligently tutored by his father, the finest blacksmith. As the story progresses, Chihiro harnesses the remarkable potential of one such sword to exact vengeance upon the Yakuza and their affiliated magicians, thereby igniting the compelling arc of events.
