“Chihiro seeks revenge with the secret Enten blade to avenge his father and reclaim six stolen enchanted swords.”
Kagurabachi
カグラバチ
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Synopsis
Chihiro seeks revenge with the secret Enten blade to avenge his father and reclaim six stolen enchanted swords.
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.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 40 sampled reviews
What 40 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.88 · split reception
5.2 pts
Recommenders 8.9 · others 3.7
↑ 1.25
Running avg · Sep 2023 → Apr 2026
- 10 “Kagurabachi is brilliant. Takeru Hokanzo's compositions take great influence from action films of the past decades and invite you to experience the story with the same dynamism as the characters....”
- 8 “As of today, I’m 75 chapters in, and I’ve got to say I did not expect to read this far. At the beginning, Kagurabachi lacked in art, plot, pacing, and engaging dynamics, but I’m pretty sure Takeru...”
- 7 “Kagurabachi offers a fun, engaging experience with a solid story concept, compelling antagonists, and a heartwarming cast of characters, all elevated by a delightful inclusion of yaoi elements....”
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A Manga Publication
- Published Sep 2023 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M71042 catalog