Kagurabachi Anime Announces World Tour Dates and First Episode Premiere at Anime Expo 2026
One of Shonen Jump's biggest recent hits, the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Kagurabachi, has announced its first concrete schedule. The anime will hold a worldwide promotional tour, and the world premiere of the first episode will take place at Anime Expo 2026, to be held in Los Angeles in July 2026.
According to the announcement, the world tour will cover various cities in Japan, the US, and Europe. Although exact dates and cities have not yet been revealed, the tour is expected to start before Anime Expo and continue after the event. Kagurabachi creator Takeru Hokazono had previously stated that great care is being taken with the anime and that they are preparing a production that will meet fans' expectations.
The manga began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in October 2023 and quickly gained a large fanbase both in Japan and internationally. The story follows young Chihiro Rokuhira, who uses a magical sword to avenge his father. Blending martial arts, mystery, and traditional Japanese aesthetics, the manga broke sales records with its first volume and came to be known as a "new generation shonen." Although the studio for the anime adaptation has not yet been officially announced, industry sources suggest that major studios such as CyberAgent or MAPPA are vying for the project.
This announcement is seen as part of Shonen Jump's strategy in recent years to adapt new-generation manga into anime. Following Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man, Kagurabachi is expected to achieve similar success. The premiere at Anime Expo will be a major event for both US fans and the international anime community. Additionally, special screenings and autograph events are planned as part of the world tour.
More information, such as the exact tour schedule and studio announcement, is expected in the coming weeks. Excitement for the Kagurabachi anime is at its peak; we will all see what impression the first episode leaves and whether the series will create a new phenomenon in the anime world. More details are likely to be shared by June 2026. Stay tuned!
