Last Thursday, the official X account for Takeru Hokazono’s new manga series Kagurabachi shared an exciting announcement.
Renowned manga creator Kohei Horikoshi, best known as the author of My Hero Academia, has offered praise and words of recommendation that will be featured on the obi strip for the first collected volume of Kagurabachi, which goes on sale tomorrow, February 2nd.
This support from such an established and successful manga artist has created quite a buzz among fans of the still-fresh Kagurabachi series.
Horikoshi’s recommendation lending credibility and visibility feels like a meaningful endorsement suggesting brightness in the future for Hokazono’s rising manga.
コミックス1巻いよいよ明日発売！
編集部には見本が到着しております！帯にはなんと…#僕のヒーローアカデミア の堀越耕平先生からの推薦コメントが！
ぜひお買い求めください！！#カグラバチ #Kagurabachi #ヒロアカ pic.twitter.com/21XoFv041u
— カグラバチ公式 (@kagurabachi_x) February 1, 2024
The Kagurabachi fandom is abuzz with optimism thanks to Horikoshi’s kind words as they await their series hitting this notable milestone.
Kohei Horikoshi’s Praise Ignites Anticipation for Takeru Hokazono’s Manga Debut
Anticipation continues building around rising manga star Takeru Hokazono’s latest series Kagurabachi, with the release of volume one this Friday, February 2nd.
Excitement reached fever-pitch when the official Kagurabachi X account gave followers a behind-the-scenes glimpse—sharing photos showcasing an advance copy featuring an obi strip with a special promotional quote.
This prized obi text contains glowing praise and a recommendation from none other than manga mega-talent Kohei Horikoshi, best known for his hugely popular series My Hero Academia. Translated from Japanese, Horikoshi stated:
“The cinematic composition amazes me every week. Hokazono-sensei truly understands the essence of ‘cool’.”
Such a prominent endorsement from an industry veteran has the burgeoning Kagurabachi fandom abuzz.
Horikoshi’s strong recommendation suggests highly bright prospects lie ahead as Hokazono’s latest work continues gaining momentum upon this first compiled volume release.
Horikoshi’s praise focuses heavily on the excellent fight choreography and cinematic style of Hokazono’s manga. These dynamic action panels are likely a major draw for readers.
Fans hope a recommendation from an industry leader like Horikoshi helps inoculate Kagurabachi against cancellation threats in the competitive Shonen Jump magazine.
However, it’s common for new manga to get glowing comments from established authors.
For example, rising star Yoshihiko Hayashi’s supernatural series Mamayuyu, debuting alongside Kagurabachi this week, boasts a similarly strong endorsement from Jujutsu Kaisen creator Gege Akutami.
Even so, Horikoshi’s words resound louder among fans, given his past success elevating hot new titles. Back when Jujutsu Kaisen launched, his high praise preceded its meteoric rise to historic popularity.
So with Horikoshi now cheering the cinematic energy of Hokazono’s fights, fans are visioning bright things ahead for this action-packed manga’s future.
Even as memes recede further into the past, appreciation for Kagurabachi blossoms within the manga community. Strong pre-order response to the upcoming first volume release reflects this growing readership.
Given all this ascending popularity, My Hero Academia creator Kohei Horikoshi’s praise comes at an ideal time to further validate Kagurabachi’s brightness on the horizon.
Once written off as an online lark, Takeru Hokazono’s manga now wins over more fans and critical acclaim with each passing week. Horikoshi’s high recommendation builds upon already ample evidence that Kagurabachi boasts serious staying power regardless of its unlikely start.
How Fans Have Reacted To Kohei Horikoshi’s Comment
My Hero Academia creator Kohei Horikoshi’s glowing recommendation has elated Kagurabachi’s passionate “bachibros” fandom. Many believe his high-profile praise will drive even stronger volume one sales.
Some also hope Horikoshi’s endorsement draws more Japanese readers, boosting the manga’s weekly ranking in Shonen Jump to ensure its sustainability.
Across social media, fans are thanking Horikoshi for uplifting Kagurabachi at this crucial moment.
One fan drew a parallel to Horikoshi’s own early days, when Naruto’s author Masashi Kishimoto first sang his praises, helping launch his success. In that spirit, Horikoshi now passes the proverbial baton.
Comments also note top Jump authors Akutami and Horikoshi simultaneously hyping new series Kagurabachi and Mamayuyu as potential “next generation” hits, aiming to ensure promising talent thrives.
Already benefiting from significant early buzz, Takeru Hokazono’s manga gets another shot of momentum from Horikoshi’s well-timed recommendation right before volume one’s debut.
More About Kagurabachi
Chihiro is the son of a famous blacksmith who made six magical swords. But some evil sorcerers killed Chihiro’s father.
Before he died, Chihiro’s father made one last powerful sword.
Now Chihiro wants to get back at the sorcerers who murdered his dad. He will use the special seventh sword that his father created to help him defeat the gang of sorcerers once and for all.
