Takeru Hokazono’s popular manga series, Kagurabachi, will be taking a one-week hiatus from Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. The break is attributed to “production reasons” and means the manga will not appear in this year’s 48th issue, which goes on sale October 27.
The series is scheduled to resume serialization in the 49th issue of Weekly Shonen Jump, set to ship on November 4, 2025. This marks another brief interruption for the action-fantasy title, which previously took an unplanned break in June due to Hokazono’s “sudden illness”.
Details of the Hiatus and Return
The announcement was made via the official Kagurabachi X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. While “production reasons” is a general term, it often indicates the need for the creator and their team to maintain a demanding weekly schedule, which can lead to exhaustion or the need for more time to ensure quality. Fans have expressed understanding, hoping the break allows Hokazono adequate rest.
When to Expect the Next Chapter
Kagurabachi chapter 99, which was originally slated for the October 27 issue, will now be released with the subsequent issue on November 4 in Japan. English-speaking fans can typically read new chapters on Sundays via Viz Media’s Shonen Jump and Shueisha’s MANGA Plus platforms.
Kagurabachi’s Rising Popularity and Recent Milestones
Since its debut in Weekly Shonen Jump in September 2023, Kagurabachi has rapidly garnered a significant following, becoming a standout title in the competitive magazine. The manga has been praised for its unique blend of action and dark fantasy, following protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira on a quest for vengeance using enchanted blades.
Accolades and Circulation
The series has already achieved several notable milestones:
- It topped 2.2 million copies in circulation as of May 2025.
- It won the print category in the Next Manga Awards (Tsugi Manga) 2024.
- It was nominated for this year’s Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards.
- Its first English chapter secured the top spot in global views on MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA shortly after its release.
Potential Anime Adaptation
Further fueling its popularity, reports from Toyo Keizai Online in December 2024 indicated that an anime adaptation of Kagurabachi is in the works at Cygames Pictures, co-produced by CyberAgent and Shochiku. While the companies involved have yet to officially confirm the adaptation, the news has generated considerable excitement among fans. Chihiro Rokuhira is also slated to receive a Nendoroid figure from Good Smile Company.
The current break, while brief, highlights the demanding nature of manga serialization and the dedication required from creators like Takeru Hokazono to deliver high-quality content consistently. Fans eagerly await Kagurabachi‘s return, ready to dive back into Chihiro’s epic journey of revenge and sword battles.
