A recently released new generation of shōnen manga has attracted a lot of attention. Thanks to the power of the internet, this incredible feat was possible. With just one chapter and fresh out of the Mangaka’s mind, this manga has garnered insane popularity.
The name of the manga is Kagurabachi. The fact it became popular so quickly signifies the love of anime and manga enthusiasts for newly released series. In terms of popularity among audiences, Takeru Hokazono’s manga has already gotten ahead of well-known titles like Black Clover and Spy X Family.
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How did this new manga, Kagurabachi, get so popular quickly?
The start of the manga wasn’t something out of the blue. The first chapter traces the story of our protagonist and his swordsmith father. The story involves Yakuzas who have acquired power over their city along with evil sorcerers.
kagura bachi only has one chapter but it already has an anime and a game??? Is this the next one piece? pic.twitter.com/l0jhjNv62C
— Geo (@Geo_AW) September 20, 2023
As for the answer to how this recently released manga garnered so much attention is quite simple. Social media made it possible for this manga with just one chapter to break through the popularity ladder so quickly. Fans have been comparing Kagurabachi with several other series.
When are we going to admit that this Kagura Bachi panel is more iconic than Super Saiyan 🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/SvbEwYXqHr
— 𝐀s̸s̸ꏳ𝐄 𝑀𝑜𝓇𝒾 ⛩️ – Oreaguk King (@MoriAssce) September 19, 2023
Fans were so hyped up for this manga that even before it was released, various memes were being shared on social media where Kagurabachi was being compared to massive anime titles like Jujutsu Kaisen and One Piece.
KAGURA BACHI HAS OFFICIALY SURPASSED BORUTOS LEGACY,
What a time to be alive 😭🙏🏾🔥💯 pic.twitter.com/vEf7fuwZEJ— CJ🌓 (@CJDLuffy) September 21, 2023
Kagurabachi was already on the “to-read” list of several enthusiasts, and it was ranked in the 7th position of Manga Plus’s hot manga list, overtaking popular series like Spy x Family and Dragon Ball Super.
What does the Mangaka have to say about the success of Kagurabachi?
The Mangaka of Kagurabachi, Hokazono Takeru, is aware of the memes that are being shared, comparing his work with a massive series. He has been interacting with these posts, including comments like “Greatest Manga of all time,” and it can be seen on his X (formerly Twitter) profile.
Albeit, it’s too early to predict the fate of manga since it has only one chapter, but it indeed made a grand opening, and Mangaka Takeru couldn’t have expected a better start than this for his work. Mostly, manga series need to develop a steady fan base; however, with Kagurabachi, that’s not the case since it already has a substantial following.
What happens in the manga, Kagurabachi?
The Mangaka of Kagurabachi hasn’t revealed much about his work. But from the first chapter, it can be concluded that the story revolves around our protagonist, a nameless swordsman who wants vengeance from the Yakuza. Our protagonist is actually the son of a blacksmith, and it is revealed in the story that he believes many of the Yakuza don’t deserve to live or wield their swords.
After reading the complete version of Kagura Bachi, heres a summary of the greatest new gen manga.
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— Kwezt (@kweztt) September 19, 2023
The manga has been showered with positive feedback and reviews due to its art style and dynamic direction. Fans are looking forward to what this fantastic series has to offer and how the story will turn with more chapters released.
Source: X (Formerly Twitter)