Kagurabachi

カグラバチ

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Synopsis

Eighteen years ago, during the Seitei War, Kunishige Rokuhira was the most renowned man in Japan. As a master swordsmith, he forged six enchanted blades, each imbued with a special power that secured the nation's victory. After the war, Kunishige retired to the mountains with his son, Chihiro, who began diligently learning the craft. Nearing his 15th birthday, the level-headed Chihiro resolved to one day succeed his father. However, his plans were derailed when he witnessed a group of powerful sorcerers kill his father and steal the sacred blades. Three years after the incident, Chihiro lives on with hatred in his heart and an intense desire for revenge. Wielding the Enten, the seventh and final enchanted blade Kunishige created in secret, Chihiro cuts down evildoers associated with the Hishaku—the organization he believes to be responsible for his father's death. Chihiro has yet to unlock the Enten's full potential or perfect his swordsmanship, but he will stop at nothing to retrieve the stolen katanas, avenge his father, and honor the legacy he left behind. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Publication notes

Kagurabachi ranked sixth in the 2024 Kono Manga ga Sugoi! in the Male Readers division. In the same year, it ranked first in the Best Printed Manga category at the 10th Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Awards. The manga was nominated for the 70th Shogakukan Manga Awards in 2025. The series has been simulpub digitally in English through MANGA Plus. The volumes have been published by VIZ Media under the Shonen Jump imprint since November 5, 2024. It has also been released in Italian by Edizioni Star Comics since March 18, 2025.

Published

Sep 18, 2023 to ?

Authors

Hokazono, Takeru

External links

MyAnimeList page Official Site @kagurabachi_x Wikipedia Wikipedia

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Main characters

Chihiro Rokuhira584 fan favorites
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Age: 18 Gender: Male Birthday: August 11th Eye Color: Crimson Hair Color: Black Chihiro Rokuhira is the protagonist of the manga series Kagurabachi. Chihiro is the son of Kunishige Rokuhira, a renowned swordsmith known for his unique method of crafting special katana. Chihiro has a diligent and curious personality, deeply committed to learning the art of swordsmithing under the guidance of his renowned father, Kunishige. He handles his responsibilities effectively, from caring for goldfish to other tasks assigned to him. Chihiro is driven by ambition, aspiring to follow in his father's footsteps as a swordsmith, fully aware of the moral and emotional weight that this role carries. He often reflects on the profound implications of crafting katanas and shows emotional resilience, bearing a daily reminder of past trauma in the form of a scar. In his encounters with enemies such as the Korogumi Yakuza group and Genichi Sojo, Chihiro remains loyal to his father's teachings, which include the principle of ensuring that only deserving individuals possess katana. He displays exceptional swordsmanship skills and maintains a strong moral compass, questioning the consequences of their actions and emphasizing his commitment to justice. His unwavering determination becomes evident as he expresses his readiness to confront the Hishaku, regardless of their perceived monstrous nature, and is further proven by the lengths he goes to stop Sojo, someone who is undeserving of an Enchanted Blade in his eyes. Despite his cold determination, Chihiro does possess a softer side, shown when he cares for Char in her unfortunate circumstances. As noted by Shiba, Chihiro's experience with his father makes him very good at looking after other people. In addition, Chihiro maintains a strong moral compass, as shown when he uses Aka to redirect Sojo's Mei towards him away from the civilians, as well when he refuses to gamble with people's lives during his confrontation with Kyora when the latter threatens to kill residents of the Storehouse. (Source: Kagurabachi Wiki) No voice actors have been added to this character. Help improve our database by searching for a voice actor, and adding this character to their roles .