Kagurabachi taking the first steps toward the release of the anime through Anime World Tour Part 1 which will begin in July 2026. As part of this event series, the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 will premiere at four international anime conventions before the series is scheduled to air in April 2027.
This manga by Takeru Hokazono is also reported to have surpassed a total circulation of 4 million copies as of May 1, 2026. Along with the announcement of the global tour, initial details about the production team and the main voice cast anime Kagurabachi was also distributed.
The Story of Kagurabachi
Kagurabachi The story follows Chihiro Rokuhira, a young boy who dreams of becoming a swordsmith and trains every day with his father, Kunishige Rokuhira, a renowned swordsmith. Their once-peaceful life is turned upside down after an attack by a mysterious organization of sorcerers known as Hishaku.
During the attack, six Enchanted Blades were stolen. These blades possessed immense power capable of influencing the fate of the nation. From that day on, Chihiro’s life changed completely.
Carrying Enten, the seventh sword left behind by his father, Chihiro embarks on a journey of vengeance in a world shrouded in darkness. This anime adaptation will bring the story of vengeance and Japanese-style sword fights from the manga *Kagurabachi* to the screen.
"Kagurabachi" Will Premiere at Four International Events
The anime *Kagurabachi* will kick off its Anime World Tour Part 1 with premiere screenings in four major cities, each at a different anime event. All screenings will feature the first 20 minutes of Episode 1, while some locations will also host panel discussions with the staff and those involved in the adaptation.
Here is the schedule that has been announced:
Anime Expo – Los Angeles
- Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
- Time: 4:45 PM–6:05 PM PDT
- Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center, Room: JW Marriott Diamond
The panelists announced for Los Angeles are:
- Taihi Kimura as Chihiro Rokuhira
- Takuro Imamura as the editor of the manga *Kagurabachi*
- Koichi Yasuda as the producer of the anime *Kagurabachi*
Japan Expo – Paris
- Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM–4:30 PM CEST
- Venue: Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, Room: Yuzu Stage
The announced panelists are:
- Riki Azuma as Cross-Media Producer for the manga *Kagurabachi*
- Koichi Yasuda as the producer of the anime *Kagurabachi*
AnimagiC – Mannheim
- Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
- Time: 10:30 PM–11:00 PM CEST
- Venue: Rosengarten Mannheim, Venue: Mozart Hall
Anime NYC – New York
- Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Time: next
- Venue: Javits Convention Center, Room: Main Stage
Production Staff
In addition to its global tour schedule, the anime *Kagurabachi* has also revealed its key staff and the voice actors for its main characters.
Here are the names that have been announced:
- Original Work: Kagurabachi by Takeru Hokazono
- Director: Tetsuya Takeuchi
- Character Design: Keigo Sasaki
- Production: Cypic
- Production Committee Chairs: Shochiku and CyberAgent
- Cast / Chihiro Rokuhira: Taihi Kimura
Tetsuya Takeuchi is best known for his work as Action Animation Director on Sword Art Online II, as well as Battle Scene Storyboards, Episode Director, and Animation Director at Heavenly Delusion. Meanwhile, Keigo Sasaki was once involved in Blue Exorcist and The Seven Deadly Sins.
Taihi Kimura has been announced as the voice actor for the main character, Chihiro Rokuhira. He was also named the winner of the Best New Actor award at the 2025 Seiyu Awards.
This anime is produced by Cypic, a studio within the CyberAgent group. As for the broadcast schedule, the series is set to premiere in April 2027. The distribution and streaming division also mentioned the involvement of MUSE and SMG HOLDINGS, among other parties that will handle the broadcast.
About Kagurabachi
Kagurabachi is a manga by Takeru Hokazono serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The series is also available in English in digital format via MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA and is published in both print and digital formats by Viz Media.
In its latest announcement, the manga was reported to have reached a total circulation of 4 million copies as of May 1, 2026. This figure serves as an important milestone ahead of the launch of its anime adaptation and international world tour.
More information about this tour is available at Kagurabachi Anime World Tour Special Site and Official Website.
Before its official premiere in April 2027, Kagurabachi will first be presented to international audiences at four events from July through August 2026. From there, the initial phase of the anime adaptation will begin for a global audience.
