The Highly Anticipated Kagurabachi Anime Adaptation: What's Causing the Exciting Delay?

The popularity of Takeru Hokazono's Kagurabachi shonen manga has reached new heights, fueling speculation among fans about a possible Kagurabachi anime in the near future. Since its debut in the #42 issue of the Weekly Shonen Jump, Takeru Hokazono's manga has achieved incredible success.

Despite only three officially released chapters, Kagurabachi has already joined the ranks of One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen as one of the top three most popular shonen manga series, as recognized by MangaPlus' hottest section. Fans eagerly anticipate Takeru Hokazono's manga becoming a major force in the manga industry.

There are not enough chapters available at the moment for the Kagurabachi anime adaptation

Anime enthusiasts of Kagurabachi eagerly await its animated adaptation (Image via X/Twitter). Despite the overwhelming popularity of Takeru Hokazono's manga, fans face a prolonged wait as the anime remains out of reach. With only three official chapters released as of now, production studios cannot commence work on the highly anticipated Kagurabachi anime.

To produce a complete anime series, an animation studio typically requires a minimum of 25-30 chapters, or even more, for a single season. Moreover, the possibility of an anime adaptation for Kagurabachi heavily relies on the manga's success in Japan. If the first volume sells well, it significantly increases the chances of receiving the green light for a television adaptation.

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

With the abundance of memes fueling much of Kagurabachi's popularity, fans are aware that its position in the manga industry is not yet solidified. However, Takeru Hokazono has undeniably presented an intriguing premise and shown promise with his manga. In comparison to Shueisha's JUMP NEXTWAVE's other two manga series, Mamayuyu and Two On Ice, Kagurabachi has generated greater excitement and anticipation. It is undeniable that as a battle shonen manga, Kagurabachi possesses all the necessary elements to become the industry's next sensation.

Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha's Kagurabachi features Chihiro Rokuhira, a compelling protagonist with captivating powers, and an intriguing premise. This manga holds great potential for success, as it may avoid cancellation from Shueisha and eventually be adapted into an anime.

Fortunately, the manga series created by Hokazono has received a positive response from its Japanese audience thus far, which bodes well for the potential anime adaptation of Kagurabachi. Should the manga continue to perform successfully, esteemed animation studios like MAPPA, Bones, or even Ufotable could potentially take up the project and bring the anime version to life.

Fans have already begun circulating memes about the Kagurabachi anime on social media. Some passionate supporters of the series have even shared fan-made animated videos featuring the main character, Kagurabachi. The fact that it has only three chapters released so far speaks volumes about the immense popularity of the series.

Having said that, the manga still needs time to be approved for an anime adaptation. If Takeru Hokazono's manga continues to captivate fans and brings in strong revenue for Shueisha, there is a possibility that the series will be adapted into an anime sometime between 2025 and 2026. However, it is important to note that this is pure speculation without any solid evidence.

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