Kagurabachi Vol. 04
Chihiro’s cursed past sends him down a quest of bloody vengeance!
Chihiro Rokuhira’s father, Kunishige, is the most famous swordsmith in the land. Thanks to his six enchanted blades, the war that has been gripping the nation ends, and peaceful days follow. After the war, he retrieves all six blades and hides them in the cellar of his workshop—but sorcerers raid his home and leave Kunishige dead in front of Chihiro. Many years later, Chihiro wields Kunishige’s seventh and final enchanted blade on a mission to retrieve the stolen swords!
Series Overview: As a young boy, Chihiro trains every day under his father to become a swordsmith. Although different in temperament, the two spend peaceful days laughing and working together. But one day, tragedy strikes. Now Chihiro burns with hatred and sets out to exact revenge. Following clues left behind by a ruthless yakuza organization, Chihiro confronts the Hishaku, a deadly group of sorcerers that may be behind his father’s murder!
Biographical Notes:
Takeru Hokazono is a Japanese manga creator. He first gained recognition in the 100th Tezuka Awards for his one-shot “Enten.” Kagurabachi began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2023.
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Nominated for the Next Manga Award in the print category in 2024.
Takeru Hokazono brings a new perspective and creativity to the manga scene, appealing to both seasoned readers and newcomers alike.
“Kagurabachi” combines elements of fantasy with thrilling action sequences, making it an engaging read for fans of both genres.