Takeru Hokazono’s hit manga series, Kagurabachi (カグラバチ) will be going on hiatus beginning with Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #31, scheduled for release on June 29. According to the editorial department, it will resume in August.
To Our Readers
Editorial Department’s Message to Readers
Thank you very much for always reading *Kagurabachi*.
Starting from Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 31, on sale Monday, June 29, *Kagurabachi* will go on hiatus.
While Mr. Hogarano had intended to continue writing, after repeated discussions, we have decided that he will take a certain period of rest in order to deliver the work in a stable form going forward.
We plan to resume serialization around August.
We look forward to your continued support for *Kagurabachi*.
Weekly Shōnen Jump Editorial Department
The announcement was made through the official Twitter account for the manga series, where the Weekly Shonen Jump Editorial Team addressed readers directly.
It should be noted that the current hiatus does not stem from a single sudden issue. Kagurabachi previously took a one-week break in October 2025 (missing Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #48) due to production reasons. The series has also faced multiple short, unplanned breaks in 2026 — including in May and early June — due to author Takeru Hokazono’s sudden illness. The ongoing hiatus, beginning after Issue #31 on June 29 and planned to last until around August, is intended to give Hokazono sufficient rest to ensure consistent serialization moving forward.
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Kagurabachi (カグラバチ) is a popular dark fantasy action manga written and illustrated by Takeru Hokazono. Serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump since September 2023, the series quickly gained a massive following for its stylish sword battles and intense storytelling. It has surpassed 4 million copies in circulation worldwide and currently has 11 tankōbon volumes as of May 2026. In March 2024, Viz Media licensed the manga in North America, with official English chapters available simultaneously on the Shonen Jump app and Manga Plus.
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: Oricon, Kagurabachi Official Twitter Page
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