Kagurabachi Goes on Hiatus from June 29: Return in August

There is sad news for Kagurabachi fans: The manga, drawn by Takeru Hokazono and quickly becoming a phenomenon, is officially going on hiatus with the 31st issue of Weekly Shonen Jump, which goes on sale on June 29, 2024. The announcement was made on the series' official X (Twitter) account, stating that the return is expected around August.

The reason for the hiatus has not been officially announced, but such breaks are usually taken to allow the author to prepare for the next major story arc or to rest for health reasons. It is believed that Hokazono is planning to further strengthen the series. Since Kagurabachi began serialization in Jump in September 2023, it has garnered great attention both in Japan and internationally, and has come to be called 'Shonen Jump's new star.'

The manga drew attention especially from its first chapters with its striking artwork, the revenge story of the katana-wielding protagonist Chihiro, and its dark atmosphere. Hokazono is a young talent previously known for one-shot works published on Shonen Jump+. The rapid popularity of Kagurabachi demonstrates both the success of mangaka in appealing to new-generation readers and Jump bringing fresh breath to the traditional action genre.

For fans, this hiatus could be exciting for the series' future. Often, Jump manga take short breaks to plan before a major story arc. For example, series like Jujutsu Kaisen or My Hero Academia have gone through similar periods. It is likely that Kagurabachi will start a new arc when it returns in August. In the meantime, reading the accumulated chapters or rediscovering the series could be a great opportunity. All eyes on August!