The manga “Kagurbachi”which has caught the attention of readers since its debut, will celebrate its first anniversary with a series of projects that have left fans dissatisfied. Despite high expectations, the surprise leak of the next issue of Weekly Shonen Jump ended up being a set of initiatives that many consider unexciting, especially considering the great success and popularity of the work.

To celebrate your first birthday, “Kagurabachi” will launch the following activities and products:

• ONE collaborative illustration with “Girl Meets Rock!” in celebration of their respective victories in the Next Manga Awards 2024.
• ONE art competition entitled “Mafia Wizard Art Contest”where participants will be able to submit their own characters, and the winners will see their creations killed by Chihiro on the cover of a future chapter in the series.
• Merchandisingwhich will include acrylics, stickers and mascot characters.

The fan community was eagerly awaiting big news, with many confident that an anime adaptation would be announced. The disappointment comes from the fact that, although the manga has maintained high popularity ratings and recently won the prestigious “Next Manga Award”, the surprise was limited to promotional projects that did not meet the expectations generated by the series.

“Kagurabachi” tells the story of Chihiro Rokuhira, the son of a legendary blacksmith who forged six enchanted swords. Chihiro, wielding the seventh sword forged by her father before he was murdered, seeks bloody revenge against a dangerous band of sorcerers. The plot has aroused the interest of readers, consolidating “Kagurabachi” as one of the most promising works within Weekly Shonen Jump.

The fact that an anime adaptation has not been announced, despite the manga's obvious success, has caused frustration among fans.who feel that an animated adaptation would be the natural next step for a work with so much potential. For now, fans will have to make do with the activities and products announced, while they continue to wait for the announcement of a project that does justice to the growing legacy of “Kagurbachi.”

Source: Ryokutya