[Manga] Kagurabachi 1 – Takeru Hokazono (Jump Comics)

“Mission” (すべきこと Subeki Koto) is the first volume of the Japanese manga series Kagurabachi, created by Takeru Hokazono, who wrote and illustrated it. The first volume in Japanese is set to release on February 2, 2024, with the ISBN number 978-4-08-883819-9.

Sinoposis (Translated)
The young boy Chihiro aspires to become a swordsmith and diligently trains under his father. A playful father and a taciturn son, they believed their days filled with laughter would last forever. However, one day, tragedy strikes. A blood-stained bond and an everyday life that will never return. The boy kindles the flames of hatred and harbors the determination within his heart…

Sinopsis (Official)
刀匠を志す少年チヒロは、父の下で日々修行に励んでいた。おちゃらけた父と寡黙な息子。笑いの絶えない毎日がいつまでも続くと思っていたが…ある日悲劇が訪れる…。血塗られた絆と帰らない日常。少年は憎しみを焚べ、決意の炎を心に宿す…。

Cover and Volume Illustration
In the cover, Chihiro, the protagonist, stands in the center, wielding his enchanted blade “Enten” to fend off attacking enemies visible in the background. A dynamic visual of “Kuro” showcases a black goldfish soaring above him, surrounded by splashing water. The backdrop features a slightly rugged asphalt-like texture, with a blend of rusty red and ruby red colors. The title of the series, Kagurabachi, is prominently displayed at the top in large white font, written in Japanese as カグラバチ. The volume number, 01, is written in black font on the left side of the cover, while the credits are positioned at the bottom left.

Chapter List
Chapters included in Volume 1:

• 001. Chapter 1: Mission (すべきこと Subeki Koto)
• 002. Chapter 2: Heaps (累るい累るい Ruirui)
• 003. Chapter 3: Witness (目もく撃げき者しゃ Mokugekisha)
• 004. Chapter 4: Sorcery and the Enchanted Blade (妖よう術じゅつと妖よう刀とう Yōjutsu to Yōtō)
• 005. Chapter 5: A Good Meal (ごちそう Gochisō)
• 006. Chapter 6: Peace (平へい穏おん Heion)
• 007. Chapter 7: Smoke Signal (狼煙のろし Noroshi)
• 008. Chapter 8: Norisaku Madoka: I Will Change (円まどか 法のり炸さく ~俺おれは変かわるんだ~ Madoka Norisaku ~Ore wa Kawarunda~)