Love is one of the most powerful forces on the planet, but it can become vengeance if you’re not careful. In Kagurabachi, we watch Chihiro Rokuhira embark on a quest for revenge against those who killed his father and stole his enchanted swords. With the Kagurabachi anime recently announced, you might be tempted to read the manga ahead of time. Thankfully, the manga Kagurabachi release schedule is pretty straightforward to help you get caught up quickly.

How often do Kagurabachi chapters come out?

As a general rule, new chapters of Kagurabachi come out every week in Weekly Shonen Jump, which is one of Shueisha’s flagship publications. The first chapter was published on September 19, 2023, and, other than a few brief breaks and hiatuses, has been pretty consistent in its publication. Fans outside of Japan can read the newest chapter of Kagurabachi on the Shonen Jump app or on the Viz Media website.

When is the Kagurabachi 121 release schedule?

Most weeks, a new Kagurabachi chapter comes out on Monday in Japan, or Sunday in the US. Since it is published in Weekly Shonen Jump, new Kagurabachi chapters come out at the same time as new One Piece chapters. The most recent chapter, 120, came out on April 26, 2026 in the US. The next chapter is Kagurabachi 121, which is out on May 10, 2026 due to the manga taking a one-week break.

Upcoming Kagurabachi chapters are:

• May 3: Break
• May 10: Chapter 121
• May 17: Chapter 122
• May 24: Chapter 123

What time do new Kagurabachi chapters come out?

Because it is published in Weekly Shonen Jump, the Kagurabachi release schedule is pretty consistent. Every week, new copies of the magazine hit shelves on Monday in Japan, with new chapters of some of the biggest shonen manga out there. Thankfully, new Kagurabachi chapters are quickly translated into English and uploaded to the Shonen Jump app and Viz Media website, so you can immediately catch up. New chapters usually come out at 11 am EST on Sunday mornings.

Where can you read One Piece chapters online?

If you want to read the physical copies of Kagurabachi in English, you’ll need to collect the volumes that are released periodically. However, if you want to keep up to date with the latest chapters, you can do so on the Shonen Jump app and the Viz Media website in most English-speaking territories.

Is there a Kagurabachi anime coming?

 

 

Good news for fans of sword fights and magical battles; a Kagurabachi is currently in the works. Officially announced in April 2026, the upcoming Kagurabachi anime is set to debut in April 2027 as part of that year’s spring anime season. Tetsuya Takeuchi is directing the anime while Shochiku and CyberAgent are producing it.

Is Kagurabachi a weekly or monthly manga?

The magazine that publishes new Kagurabachi chapters is Weekly Shonen Jump. As the name implies, it is published every week, so you can expect a steady stream of new chapters to keep you satisfied. Other than the occasional break, the Kagurabachi release schedule is weekly.

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