Summary
Shonen Jump’s publisher Shueisha may already have a replacement in mind for itsnext hit animeafterJujutsu KaisenandDemon Slayerand it isn’t a series fans expect. AlthoughKagurabachi’s meteoric rise to popularitystarted out as a joke, the series has quickly established itself in the shōnen space, managing to maintain its top spot in the last year since its release, and surprisingly, Shueisha has already decided to adapt the series into an anime.
According to a post on X byAnimeTsumi, Shueisha has filed for a trademark forKagurabachiunder Class 41 which covers Education and Entertainment services, whichmeans Shueisha likely intends to produce an anime adaptation ofKagurabachi.According to the data provided byChizai Watch, the trademark was filed seven months ago around the end of 2023.
That said, thisdoes not meanKagurabachi’sanime is already in production, but that the project has likely been decided. The original tweet provides many examples of series likeKaiju No. 8and even upcoming anime likeBlue BoxandSakamoto Days, whose trademarks were similarly registered three to four years prior to their release, which means itmay take a couple of years untilKagurabachi’sanime is officially announced.
Hot New Shonen Jump Kagurabachi’s Sales Figures Prove It’s Already the Next Mega-Hit
Kagurabachi’s shockingly successful print run has proven that the series is one of Shonen Jump’s latest and greatest, and has a bright future ahead.
Shueisha Plans an Anime Adaptation of Kagurabachi
Kagurabachi May Fill the Void Left by Shonen Jump’s Current Biggest Series
Despite starting out as a meme and having only 40 chapters so far,Kagurabachihas managed to stay consistently popular among Shonen Jump’s readers, even going as far as to sell 200,000 copies with its first two volumes back in April 2024.
Kagurabachi’sstory continues to grow more and more intriguing and its record sales indicate the series is fairly popular in Japan, while its ranking and views onShonen Jump’s manga appindicate the series is doing fairly well internationally week after week as well. This alone is enough reason for Shueisha to view the series as lucrative enough to warrant an anime adaptation.
Moreover,Kagurabachi’sanime may be perfectly poised to snatch up the empty spot left behind, as some ofShonen Jump’s biggest serializations likeMy Hero AcademiaandJujutsu Kaisenare approaching the endof their stories all at once. Popular anime likeDemon Slayerare also nearing the end of their run, leavingKagurabachiwith the perfect time to make its debut in a few years.
Kagurabachiis available to read from Manga Plus and Viz Media.
