The third chapter of Kagurabachi will be released in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump issue #44 on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 12 am JST. It will be available in digital format for global readers on Viz and Shueisha's affiliated online platforms.
In the previous chapter of Kagurabachi, readers were taken on a journey through Chihiro Rokuhira's painful past via a flashback. It was revealed that his father, Kunishige Rokuhira, was murdered by three sorcerers belonging to the Hishaku group. These intruders broke into their home in order to steal six enchanted Katanas that Kunishige had crafted. As a result, the main character is now determined to seek revenge against his father's killers and recover the stolen blades.
Kagurabachi chapter 3 is likely to provide information about the stolen enchanted blades
: Unveiling the Secrets of the Stolen Katanas and the Hishaku GroupFollowing the revelation in the previous chapter, where Shiba stumbled upon a crucial clue regarding one of the stolen Katanas, the upcoming Kagurabachi chapter 3 is set to delve even deeper into the enigmatic powers possessed by these remarkable blades. Moreover, readers can anticipate an immersive exploration into the elusive Hishaku group, the cunning culprits responsible for the audacious theft.
Release date, time, and where to watch
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Kagurabachi chapter 3 will be published in the #44 issue of Weekly Shonen Jump on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 12 am JST. This means that the next chapter of Kagurabachi will be available without any breaks next week.
Fans of the manga can read Kagurabachi chapter 3 online on Viz Media's official website. Furthermore, the chapter can be accessed digitally on Shueisha's MangaPlus website, the MangaPlus app, and the Shonen Jump+ app.
The release dates and times for Kagurabachi chapter 3, according to varying timezones and regions, are as follows:
Pacific Standard Time: Sunday, October 1, 7 am
Eastern Standard Time: Sunday, October 1, 10 am
Greenwich Mean Time: Sunday, October 1, 3 pm
Central European Time: Sunday, October 1, 4 pm
Indian Standard Time: Sunday, October 1, 8:30 pm
Philippine Standard Time: Sunday, October 1, 11 pm
Japanese Standard Time: Monday, October 2, 12 am
Australian Central Standard Time: Monday, October 2, 12:30 am
A short recap of Kagurabachi chapter 2
In the latest installment of Kagurabachi, Chihiro Rokuhira confronts the Korogumi boss in an attempt to extract information about the elusive Hishaku group. Faced with the imminent danger posed by Chihiro's blade, the boss reluctantly decides to divulge his knowledge. However, just as he is about to reveal the secrets, a horrifying transformation takes place, rendering him into a grotesque tree-like creature.
Chihiro deduced that the Hishaku group had covertly implanted a powerful enchantment within their boss, ensuring his unwavering loyalty. The plot then shifted to a poignant flashback, delving into the protagonist's harrowing past, which unfolded three years prior. Evidently, the Rokuhira Forgery and House fell under a merciless assault orchestrated by three malevolent sorcerers. Their sole motive was to pilfer the six mystical blades skillfully crafted by the legendary Kunishige Rukuhira.
The lifeless bodies of Chihiro and his father lay motionless. (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)
Kunishige's life was taken by their hands. Upon sensing disturbance in the magical barrier, Shiba hurried to Rokuhira's residence, only to witness the devastating aftermath. He spotted a young Chihiro, holding his deceased father in his arms. Determined to avenge his father's demise and recover the stolen swords, the young protagonist made a solemn vow.
Additionally, this chapter unveiled that Chihiro possesses the seventh enchanted katana, a blade painstakingly crafted by his father over the years following the war. Tragically, his father sacrificed his own life to safeguard it from theft. The chapter concluded with Shiba revealing that someone had reported sighting one of the enchanted katanas they sought to retrieve.
What to expect in Kagurabachi chapter 3
Kagurabachi cover (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)
Chapter 3 of Kagurabachi is anticipated to delve into the notion of enchanted blades. Given the revelation in the previous chapter that Chihiro and Shiba were in search of the 'Hishaku' group, it is plausible that the upcoming chapter will shed light on this Sorcerer organization.
With the introduction of one of the group's members in the first chapter, Kagurabachi chapter 3 may unveil clues about the remaining members and their sorcery abilities. In summary, the next chapter holds the promise of being captivating once more.
Be sure to keep up with more anime news and manga updates as 2023 progresses.