Shonen Jump Announces Indefinite Hiatus for Kagurabachi Manga
The popular manga series Kagurabachi will be taking a break from serialization, with an indefinite hiatus set to begin in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 31, scheduled for release on June 29, 2026.
Created by Takeru Hokazono, Kagurabachi has become one of Weekly Shonen Jump’s standout modern titles and has surpassed 4 million copies in circulation when digital editions are included.
The franchise is also preparing for a major expansion with a television anime adaptation scheduled to debut in April 2027.
The upcoming anime will be directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi, produced by animation studio Cypic, and will feature Tohi Kimura as protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira.
The story follows Chihiro, the son of legendary swordsmith Kunishige Rokuhira, whose peaceful life is shattered when the mysterious sorcerer organization known as Hishaku attacks his family.
After losing both his father and the normal life he once enjoyed, Chihiro sets out on a path of revenge, wielding Enten, the seventh enchanted blade left behind by Kunishige.
His journey unfolds in a world shaped by six powerful enchanted swords whose influence is great enough to affect the fate of an entire nation.
On June 17, the official Kagurabachi X account confirmed that the series would be entering a hiatus beginning with the June 29 issue of Weekly Shonen Jump.
According to the announcement, Hokazono originally wished to continue working on the manga without interruption.
However, after discussions between the creator and editorial staff, it was ultimately decided that a temporary break would be the best way to ensure the series can continue to be produced in a stable and sustainable manner going forward.
The announcement did not specify any particular health condition, but many readers immediately expressed concern for the creator’s well-being.
Fans responded with messages encouraging Hokazono to take the time needed to rest, with many emphasizing that prioritizing health is more important than maintaining a weekly schedule.
Others praised the editorial department for supporting the decision, describing the move as a responsible choice that places the creator’s long-term well-being first.
Many readers also shared supportive messages about using the break to revisit previous chapters and introduce new fans to the series while awaiting its return.
Current plans indicate that serialization is expected to resume around August, giving Hokazono a period of rest before Chihiro’s story continues in Weekly Shonen Jump.
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