Takeru Hokazono‘s action manga Kagurabachi, celebrating its second anniversary, featured on a page of The New York Times’ International Edition in the October 6 issue.
The advertisement showcases protagonist Chihiro — an aspiring sword maker seeking revenge — breaking through the page. The intention was to show Chihiro “cutting into our world.” It also includes the phrase “Hey Bro, this is KAGURABACHI.”
Image source: @kagurabachi_xThe official Kagurabachi website, launched on October 3 JST, also published a version of the page without Chihiro, providing a clearer view of the mock newspaper layout. It is packed with Kagurabachi-related content, including an article showcasing the Kagurabachi cover and color spread for Weekly Shonen Jump’s 45th 2025 issue, as well as Kagurabachi features within.
Kagurabachi began serialization in September 2023, with English memes contributing to its rapid rise in popularity. It ranked seventh in the Manga We Want to See Animated 2024 and secured first place in the Next Manga Awards 2024’s Print Manga category.
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Image source: Kagurabachi website
Image source: Kagurabachi websiteThe manga is available to read in English online through Manga Plus or physically via Viz Media’s volumes. The synopsis reads:
As a young boy, Chihiro trains every day under his father to become a swordsmith. Although different in temperament, the two spend peaceful days laughing and working together. But one day, tragedy strikes… Now Chihiro burns with hatred and sets out to exact revenge. Following clues left behind by a ruthless yakuza organization, Chihiro confronts the Hishaku, a deadly group of sorcerers that may be behind his father’s murder!
Source: @kagurabachi_x
