The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Takeru Hokazono’s breakout manga series, Kagurabachi, appears to be nearing an official announcement. While no formal confirmation has been made by Shueisha or a production committee, a series of developments has ignited widespread speculation among fans and industry insiders.
The strongest indicator is the recent registration of the web domain kagurabachi.jp on September 5th. In the anime industry, the registration of a new, series specific domain often precedes an official announcement by a short period. This particular domain points to the same hosting company used for other major anime series, including Dandadan, a fellow Weekly Shonen Jump title.
While some earlier fan theories speculated on other studios, insider reports from late 2024 suggested that CygamesPictures was the studio chosen for the project. The decision reportedly came despite interest from major studios like MAPPA and Wit Studio, who were already committed to numerous other projects. This choice of a dedicated studio, coupled with the domain registration, points toward an official announcement being very close.
Kagurabachi has quickly become a standout series, with many hailing it as the next major hit for Weekly Shonen Jump following the conclusion of Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia. The series, which turns two years old on September 18th, has all the hallmarks of a successful anime adaptation: a revenge driven plot, powerful swordsmanship and a dark, supernatural world.
A potential anime announcement could be timed to coincide with a special cover in an upcoming issue of Weekly Shonen Jump. As the excitement builds, fans will be watching closely for the final piece of the puzzle that confirms the anime’s production.
