VIZ Media, through its official X account (formerly Twitter), revealed exciting news for manga fans on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. They announced that the debut volume of Takeru Hokazono’s amazing series, Kagurabachi, will be hitting English bookshelves in the Fall of 2024. However, the exact release date remains under wraps for now.
This revelation comes after the manga’s initial release in its native Japanese on February 2, 2024, which sparked fervent excitement among fans. Such was the demand that the first print run swiftly sold out within the inaugural week, underscoring the magnetic appeal of Hokazono’s creation.
Announcement: Enough time has passed…
The Shonen Jump series that took the world by storm comes to print! A doting father is slain in cold blood in front of his young son, igniting a burning thirst for vengeance. Kagurabachi, by Takeru Hokazono, releases Fall 2024. pic.twitter.com/APzUiMBQIG
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) March 6, 2024
Following this unprecedented demand, Shueisha, the publishing powerhouse behind Kagurabachi, swiftly responded. They disclosed plans for a restock, ensuring that eager readers could immerse themselves in Kagurabachi once again.
The replenished copies were made available starting February 27, 2024, allowing fans another chance to delve into the intricacies of the series.
The anticipation surrounding the English release of Kagurabachi is palpable, with fans eagerly awaiting the opportunity to experience Hokazono’s narrative in their preferred language.
As the Fall 2024 release draws nearer, excitement is sure to reach a fever pitch, as readers brace themselves to embark on an unforgettable journey through the pages of Kagurabachi.
Kagurabachi Volume 1 English Release Set for Fall 2024
As earlier announced by VIZ Media’s official X handle on Wednesday, manga enthusiasts can mark their calendars for the English release of Kagurabachi Volume 1, slated for Fall 2024. Specifically, this period spans from October to December, offering fans a window of anticipation for the highly awaited release.
While the exact date remains a tantalizing mystery, the prospect of diving into Kagurabachi’s English rendition has stirred excitement within the fandom. It’s worth noting the rarity of such an announcement for a series with only 23 chapters under its belt.
To put it into perspective, the revelation of Nue’s Exorcist, heralded as the next standout series in Weekly Shonen Jump, coincided with the publication of 36 chapters, according to fans’ insights.
This early acknowledgment underscores the growing recognition of Kagurabachi’s global appeal by both Shueisha and VIZ Media.
The fervor surrounding Kagurabachi’s international debut was palpable, with a significant portion of fans securing their copies from Japan upon its release on February 2, 2024.
Yuta Momiyama, the editor-in-chief of MangaPlus and Shonen Jump+, took note of this global enthusiasm, acknowledging overseas fans’ proud display of their Volume 1 acquisition through the hashtag “BachiFlex.”
Furthermore, the manga’s popularity transcended physical copies, with digital stores like Amazon JP, e-Hon, and Rakuten Books swiftly running out of stock even before the official release date in Japan.
Given these compelling factors, it was only a matter of time before Kagurabachi made its eagerly awaited transition to English print, a move sure to delight fans around the world.
