My Hero Academia and Kagurabachi Unite for Epic Shonen Jump Crossover

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The teams behind the popular manga series *My Hero Academia* and *Kagurabachi* have teamed up for a special crossover event. This comes at a time of change for Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, which has been looking for its next big hit after concluding popular series like *My Hero Academia* and *Jujutsu Kaisen*. While several new manga are being tested, one existing series is already proving successful as it celebrates its second year.

I’ve been following *Kagurabachi*, and it’s amazing to see the manga celebrating its second anniversary with Shonen Jump! They’re going big with collaborations, even partnering with Burger King. Part of the celebration included some fantastic new artwork, but the coolest part was seeing Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of *My Hero Academia*, draw *Kagurabachi*’s main character, Chihiro. And it didn’t stop there – *Kagurabachi*’s creator, Takeru Hokazono, returned the favor by drawing Deku! You can check out both pieces below – they’re really neat.

My Hero Academia and Kagurabachi Unite Forces for Special Art

A unique collaboration saw two artists create fan art of each other’s characters, highlighting the massive popularity *Kagurabachi* has gained with Shonen Jump in just two years. Takeru Hokazono’s manga became a viral sensation even before its first chapter released, and its popularity has continued to grow. Fans are eagerly anticipating an anime adaptation, though there are currently no announcements about one being in development despite high demand.

The anime series *Kagurabachi* partnered with Burger King in Japan for a special promotion, and the collectible item released with it quickly sold out. This is noteworthy because it’s the first time a full restaurant collaboration has happened before the anime adaptation was even announced, hinting at the franchise’s potential for even greater popularity when the anime finally arrives. It’s even sparked discussion among fans about whether *Kagurabachi* could become a major hit for the magazine.

What Does This Mean for Kagurabachi’s Future?

Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of *My Hero Academia*, has consistently praised *Kagurabachi*, starting when the first volume was released last year. He remains a fan as new chapters come out weekly, but keeping up with that pace is challenging. This was recently highlighted in a new *Kagurabachi* chapter, which showed increased requests from the publisher to coincide with the manga’s second anniversary.

With the popularity of *Kagurabachi* continuing to grow, many fans are anticipating an anime announcement soon. While some hoped for news at the upcoming Jump Festa 2026 event in December, it wasn’t initially included in the announced lineup. However, a surprise reveal is still possible.

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2025-10-06 20:40