Shonen Jump’s Biggest New Series Takes Surprise Break (And Fans Are Worried)

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With popular manga like Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia, and Black Clover recently ending, there’s a noticeable gap in Shonen Jump’s lineup. While series like One Piece and Boruto: Two Blue Vortex are still running, many new manga are competing to become the next big hit. Kagurabachi, a revenge story that’s been gaining a lot of attention since its debut in 2023, is one of the frontrunners. However, fans are worried because the manga is going on a temporary break, despite an upcoming anime adaptation.

The creator of the popular manga Kagurabachi, Takeru Hokazono, is taking a short break due to a sudden illness. While details haven’t been shared, it’s expected he’ll be back to work soon. This means chapter 122 will be released with the 26th issue of Weekly Shonen Jump. Fans are understandably sharing their thoughts and well wishes online, hoping for Hokazono’s speedy recovery.

Kagurabachi’s Break & The State of Manga

As we’ve seen in recent discussions, the creator of Kagurabachi is only twenty-five years old, which has sparked criticism of the manga industry’s demanding conditions. While it hasn’t been officially stated, the pause in work may be due to health issues stemming from overwork – a sadly common problem for manga artists. Many creators have admitted to sacrificing their health for their art, and Yoshihiro Togashi, the creator of Hunter x Hunter and Yu Yu Hakusho, is a well-known example. He’s publicly shared that drawing manga for countless hours severely damaged his back, and he’s certainly not alone in experiencing these physical consequences.

Fans of the manga Kagurabachi will have to wait a bit longer for new chapters, but the timing is particularly frustrating. This is because an anime adaptation of the series was just announced, scheduled to premiere in 2027. The animation will be handled by Studio Cypic, known for its work on series like The Summer Hikaru Died, Uma Musume, and Apocalypse Hotel. It will be fascinating to see if the anime boosts Kagurabachi’s popularity even further. Anime adaptations often lead to increased manga sales, but Kagurabachi is already incredibly popular, so it will be interesting to see just how much its success grows next year.

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2026-05-14 22:10