Kagurabachi is officially going on hiatus ahead of the anime’s premiere, and the manga community couldn’t be more shocked. From nearly the moment it debuted, Kagurabachi has been a major hit for its stylish action and artwork and surprisingly strong writing, and with the rumored anime adaptation finally confirmed to be in development, it’s all but certain that Kagurabachi will become one of the biggest stories in modern anime.
Kagurabachi is well on its way to becoming a legend, but before that can happen, there’s far more trouble in store for the series than people probably thought. Over the past few months, series creator Takeru Hokazono has repeatedly taken breaks due to illness and fatigue, many of them being incredibly sudden, and now, it’s just been announced that Kagurabachi will go on hiatus on Sunday, June 28, June 29 in Japan, and it won’t return until August at the earliest. This couldn’t happen at a worse time for the series, but if any series deserves a break, it’s Kagurabachi.
Kagurabachi Picked The Worst Possible Time For A Hiatus
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Kagurabachi going on hiatus would always be hard on fans, and it happening right now is especially bad timing. For starters, with the Kagurabachi anime officially in development, there’s more hype for the series than ever, as fans old and new are excited about getting into the next big thing, so if the manga goes on hiatus, then that’s going to kill a lot of momentum on the manga side of things, especially if it ends up going past August.
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More than that, though, is what’s going on in the manga. Following the end of part 1, Kagurabachi finally started revealing the story of the Seitei War and Kunishige’s creation of the Enchanted Blades, and between the massive lore drops, the introduction of the Mikaboshi, and the massive amount of character development for characters old and new, it’s already a top contender for the manga’s best arc. Because of that, a hiatus will only serve to kill the momentum and make it hard to remain invested, and with an arc as great as this, that’s nothing but disappointing to see.
Why Kagurabachi’s Author Deserves A Break
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Kagurabachi’s hiatus might be disappointing as a fan, but that doesn’t mean anyone has the right to complain about it. The incredibly harsh working conditions of Weekly Shonen Jump and other weekly manga serials have been public knowledge for years now, so if Takeru Hokazono is feeling burnt out by that, then it’s perfectly understandable for him to need time off; if anything, considering how inexperienced Hokazono is, the fact that he’s only going on hiatus now shows just how determined he is to not disappointing his fans.
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Dragon Ball, created by Akira Toriyama, is one of the most influential manga ever published in Weekly Shonen Jump. The series follows Goku on his journey from a child to the universe’s greatest fighter. What is Goku’s original Saiyan name?
✓ Correct! Goku’s birth name is Kakarot, given to him on Planet Vegeta before he was sent to Earth as a baby. His Saiyan rival Vegeta famously refuses to call him “Goku” and always refers to him by his true Saiyan name, Kakarot.
✗ That answer missed harder than a filler arc! The answer is Kakarot. Vegeta is the Saiyan prince, Bardock is Goku’s father, and Raditz is Goku’s older brother. Kakarot is the Saiyan name given to Goku at birth before he was sent to Earth.
02
Naruto Uzumaki dreams of becoming the Hokage — the leader of his village. Throughout the series, Naruto carries a powerful entity sealed inside him since birth. What is sealed within Naruto?
✓ Correct! Kurama, the Nine-Tailed Fox, was sealed inside Naruto by his father, the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze, on the day of his birth. What began as a source of fear and isolation for Naruto eventually became his greatest ally and friend.
✗ That answer missed harder than a filler arc! The answer is Kurama, the Nine-Tailed Fox. The Ten-Tails is a different, more powerful beast. The Curse Mark is Orochimaru’s seal, and the Rinnegan is a legendary eye technique. Kurama was sealed in Naruto at birth by the Fourth Hokage.
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In the manga Bleach by Tite Kubo, the main character Ichigo Kurosaki gains the powers of a Soul Reaper. Soul Reapers wield unique weapons that have names and special abilities. What are these signature weapons called?
✓ Correct! Zanpakuto are the signature weapons of Soul Reapers in Bleach. Each Zanpakuto has its own spirit and name, and a Soul Reaper must learn that name to unlock its Shikai (initial release) and eventually its Bankai (final release) forms.
✗ That answer missed harder than a filler arc! The answer is Zanpakuto. Sacred Gears are from High School DxD, Nen is the power system from Hunter x Hunter, and Bankai is actually a Zanpakuto’s final release form — not the weapon’s name itself. Zanpakuto literally means “soul-cutting sword.”
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In Dragon Ball Z, Frieza is one of the most iconic villains in anime history. He is a tyrannical galactic emperor responsible for destroying the Saiyan homeworld. What is the name of the planet Frieza destroyed?
✓ Correct! Planet Vegeta, named after King Vegeta, was the homeworld of the Saiyan race. Frieza destroyed it with a single energy blast because he feared the growing power of the Saiyans and the legend of the Super Saiyan. Only a handful of Saiyans survived, including Goku and Vegeta.
✗ That answer missed harder than a filler arc! The answer is Planet Vegeta. Planet Namek is the home of the Namekians and the Dragon Balls, Planet Sadala is the Saiyan homeworld in Universe 6, and Earth is where Goku was raised. Frieza destroyed Planet Vegeta out of fear of the Saiyan race’s potential.
05
My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) by Kohei Horikoshi is set in a world where most people have superpowers. What is the term used for these superpowers in My Hero Academia?
✓ Correct! In My Hero Academia, about 80% of the world’s population possesses a Quirk — a unique superpower that manifests in childhood. The protagonist Izuku Midoriya was born Quirkless but inherited the powerful Quirk “One For All” from the greatest hero, All Might.
✗ That answer missed harder than a filler arc! The answer is Quirks. Stands are from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Jutsu are techniques from Naruto, and Cursed Techniques belong to Jujutsu Kaisen. In My Hero Academia, superpowers are called Quirks, and they vary wildly from person to person.
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Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami features a power system based on negative human emotions that manifest as dangerous supernatural beings. What are these beings called?
✓ Correct! Cursed Spirits in Jujutsu Kaisen are born from the accumulation of negative emotions like fear, hatred, and sadness leaked by humans. Jujutsu sorcerers like protagonist Yuji Itadori use cursed energy to exorcise these dangerous beings and protect humanity.
✗ That answer missed harder than a filler arc! The answer is Cursed Spirits. Hollows are from Bleach, Demons are from Demon Slayer, and Titans are from Attack on Titan. In Jujutsu Kaisen, negative human emotions give rise to Cursed Spirits that jujutsu sorcerers must exorcise.
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In Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) by Koyoharu Gotouge, protagonist Tanjiro Kamado uses specialized sword techniques called Breathing Styles. What is the first Breathing Style that Tanjiro learns?
✓ Correct! Tanjiro learns Water Breathing from the former Water Hashira, Sakonji Urokodaki. Water Breathing is known for its fluid, adaptable movements. While Tanjiro later discovers his connection to the legendary Sun Breathing (Hinokami Kagura), Water Breathing was his first and foundational combat style.
✗ That answer missed harder than a filler arc! The answer is Water Breathing. Sun Breathing is the original style that Tanjiro discovers later through his family’s Hinokami Kagura dance. Fire Breathing and Thunder Breathing are used by other Demon Slayers. Tanjiro trained under Sakonji Urokodaki to master Water Breathing first.
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Weekly Shonen Jump has been the home of many of the biggest manga series in history. Which of these series has sold the most copies worldwide as of 2024?
✓ Correct! One Piece by Eiichiro Oda holds the record as the best-selling manga series of all time, with over 500 million copies sold worldwide. Running since 1997, the series follows Monkey D. Luffy and his crew on their quest to find the legendary treasure, the One Piece.
✗ That answer missed harder than a filler arc! The answer is One Piece. While Naruto (~250 million), Dragon Ball (~260 million), and Demon Slayer (~150 million) are all massive sellers, One Piece stands alone with over 500 million copies sold — making it the best-selling manga in history by a wide margin.
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For almost three years now, Kagurabachi has continually delivered on visual and narrative spectacle in a way that few other manga could match, so any true fan of the series will accept that Takeru Hokazono needs a break to keep meeting those standards. As much as it might hurt for Kagurabachi to go on hiatus amidst all the hype for the anime, when Kagurabachi returns in August, it’s certain to be even better than ever, and that’s something everyone can look forward to.
