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カグラバチ [Kagurabachi] #6
カグラバチ 6 [Kagurabachi 6]
妖刀の契約者を守るため、慚箱・国獄へ向かったチヒロと伯理。道中「酌揺」の契約者・漆羽と合流を果たすも、そこに毘灼の少年・昼彦が現れる。敵対する立場でありながらもチヒロに奇妙な友情を抱く昼彦。社会から隔絶されたふたりの少年は互いの命を燃やし、ぶつかり合う。妖刀をめぐる極限の謀略が動き出す──。
216 pages, Paperback
First published March 4, 2025
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Takeru Hokazono
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March 15, 2025
HOKAZONO IM POURING HONEY ON MY GOAT
June 7, 2026
No sexto volume de Kagurabachi, temos até então - na minha humilde opinião - a melhor edição lançada pela Panini, pois, mesmo sendo um segundo arco, ele mescla tudo que foi estabelecido no primeiro e expande ainda mais o universo.
Neste volume, somos divididos a acompanhar o plano da Hishaku, que dividiu um "exército" em várias equipes, visando atacar os templos em que os detentores das lâminas enfeitiçadas estavam sendo protegidos pelo Kamunabi.
Nesse sentido, de começo, até iniciamos a historia acompanhando Chihiro e Hakuri indo proteger o Uruha (um dos usuários da lâmina enfeitiçada). No entanto, por conta do inimigo, eles se separam, com Chihiro enfrentando Hiruhiko - um dos vilões - enquanto Hakuri e Uruha partem para o ponto final do plano: uma das termas do Kamunabi.
Se tratando desse embate do Chihiro, o protagonista consegue trabalhar elementos que foram discutidos em sua luta anterior, sobre o sentido de matar e o motivo de empunhar uma lamina enfeitiçada.
Dessa forma, descobrimos que esse vilão possui uma certa empatia por Chihiro e busca uma espécie de amizade deturpada com o protagonista, algo que é desenvolvido de maneira incrível no final da luta.
Enquanto isso, nas termas do Kamunabi, Hakuri e Uruha se encontram com Samura (outro detentor de lamina enfeitiçada), que estão sendo atacados por mais membros do Hishaku, com alguns até utilizando os poderes temporários das pedras que simulam os poderes das lâminas enfeitiçadas.
Durante essa batalha, novos personagens são apresentados e conhecemos mais a fundo a organização do Kamunabi e da própria Hishaku, com momentos emblemáticos e de superação que deixam o leitor querendo mais.
Neste volume, somos divididos a acompanhar o plano da Hishaku, que dividiu um "exército" em várias equipes, visando atacar os templos em que os detentores das lâminas enfeitiçadas estavam sendo protegidos pelo Kamunabi.
Nesse sentido, de começo, até iniciamos a historia acompanhando Chihiro e Hakuri indo proteger o Uruha (um dos usuários da lâmina enfeitiçada). No entanto, por conta do inimigo, eles se separam, com Chihiro enfrentando Hiruhiko - um dos vilões - enquanto Hakuri e Uruha partem para o ponto final do plano: uma das termas do Kamunabi.
Se tratando desse embate do Chihiro, o protagonista consegue trabalhar elementos que foram discutidos em sua luta anterior, sobre o sentido de matar e o motivo de empunhar uma lamina enfeitiçada.
Dessa forma, descobrimos que esse vilão possui uma certa empatia por Chihiro e busca uma espécie de amizade deturpada com o protagonista, algo que é desenvolvido de maneira incrível no final da luta.
Enquanto isso, nas termas do Kamunabi, Hakuri e Uruha se encontram com Samura (outro detentor de lamina enfeitiçada), que estão sendo atacados por mais membros do Hishaku, com alguns até utilizando os poderes temporários das pedras que simulam os poderes das lâminas enfeitiçadas.
Durante essa batalha, novos personagens são apresentados e conhecemos mais a fundo a organização do Kamunabi e da própria Hishaku, com momentos emblemáticos e de superação que deixam o leitor querendo mais.
March 14, 2026
Keen to see this get animated!
June 8, 2026
Not gonna lie. I was teeeeeeeeeeeny bit worried that this would quickly get repetitive and boring with the close up of an object then the next panel showing that heads were decapitated. And while it did do its fair share of that, it also didn’t linger too long on that great for me because I’m enjoying the story and so happy it picked up since volume 5.
Another worry I had was that they were going to find another throwaway team like they did in volume 2 (?). Introduced me to an interesting set of characters, only to completely decimate them two pages later. Hmm, they kind of did that, they’re decided not to with the other team. That would have caused me great distress.
The story so far is entertaining. It’s fast paced and action filled and I quite like it. Obviously, Samura stole the scenes he was in. (Giving up worldly passions yet trying to read the girl magazines and smoking- that bit was hilarious). I liked Uruaha (positive in butchering that spelling) character design. I always enjoy characters with distinctive eye makeup/markings, this one is no different.
My gripe with this manga is the black. There’s so much of it. It makes it so hard to distinguish what is going on in some scenes. The scene between Chihiro and crane boy was a struggle. When he did he entered that space to counter the attack, I could not make out a single thing. The black is distinctive, and the art style, however, it does impede the readability in terms of what is transpiring in each scene and not so much the words.
Another worry I had was that they were going to find another throwaway team like they did in volume 2 (?). Introduced me to an interesting set of characters, only to completely decimate them two pages later. Hmm, they kind of did that, they’re decided not to with the other team. That would have caused me great distress.
The story so far is entertaining. It’s fast paced and action filled and I quite like it. Obviously, Samura stole the scenes he was in. (Giving up worldly passions yet trying to read the girl magazines and smoking- that bit was hilarious). I liked Uruaha (positive in butchering that spelling) character design. I always enjoy characters with distinctive eye makeup/markings, this one is no different.
My gripe with this manga is the black. There’s so much of it. It makes it so hard to distinguish what is going on in some scenes. The scene between Chihiro and crane boy was a struggle. When he did he entered that space to counter the attack, I could not make out a single thing. The black is distinctive, and the art style, however, it does impede the readability in terms of what is transpiring in each scene and not so much the words.
Review of advance copy received from Altro
Un altro numero stupefacente: i nuovi personaggi che vengono presentati o solo accennati sono al solito affascinanti, parzialmente stereotipati, tipici del shonen eppure freschi, dinamici, accattivanti e la mano di Takeru Hokazono è assurda.
May 27, 2026
ohio respect
August 25, 2025
Kagubachi is so great too bad it dosnt have any scantly clad female characters that I don’t chichro keeps having nosebleed gags with, that would really kick it up a notch
January 26, 2025
Chapter 53... WILD. One of my absolute favorite Chihiro moments! Can't wait to see the cover for this one. I've been enjoying the art so dang much!! The 2 page spreads in this were such a treat!
February 21, 2025
Badass new characters. Loved it!
September 27, 2025
I love the newest characters that were introduced! Chihiro just continues to prove himself as a good dude. I love him.
March 27, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
May 24, 2026
Oh man, Mr Samura is so cool 🤩🤩🤩
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 22, 2026
Whenever I go into consuming any media the biggest things that I consider whenever I’m thinking about how good it was, it’s usually these two things: impact and enjoyment.
This volume has a lot of great moments and there are things that I did really loved, but I’m started to get that feeling that’s like: love the fighting, love the characters, there’s good tension and carrying-along, but I just personally want it to get a bit deeper.
Like don’t get me wrong, I’m really liking so far, and I’m enjoying it a lot! But I guess what I’m trying to say is I hope it doesn’t become mainly hype moments and badass things, but delves more into emotional/soul-impacting things. There were some great moments like that in Volume 5 and I want to see more of that.
Even though a lot of cool stuff was happening in this volume and we got introduced to some really great characters, I didn’t really feel impacted by anything happening. And maybe that’s just because this is sort of a transition arc that is happening right now (introducing new characters and antagonists, building up to a climax, getting to the bigger theme, etc.) and if so I’m totally fine with that for the powerful pay-off, but compared to the volumes so far, this one felt the most like I was just watching stuff happen instead of feeling it, and so I didn’t enjoy it as much.
But excited to read the next one nonetheless and hoping this is building up to something great.
This volume has a lot of great moments and there are things that I did really loved, but I’m started to get that feeling that’s like: love the fighting, love the characters, there’s good tension and carrying-along, but I just personally want it to get a bit deeper.
Like don’t get me wrong, I’m really liking so far, and I’m enjoying it a lot! But I guess what I’m trying to say is I hope it doesn’t become mainly hype moments and badass things, but delves more into emotional/soul-impacting things. There were some great moments like that in Volume 5 and I want to see more of that.
Even though a lot of cool stuff was happening in this volume and we got introduced to some really great characters, I didn’t really feel impacted by anything happening. And maybe that’s just because this is sort of a transition arc that is happening right now (introducing new characters and antagonists, building up to a climax, getting to the bigger theme, etc.) and if so I’m totally fine with that for the powerful pay-off, but compared to the volumes so far, this one felt the most like I was just watching stuff happen instead of feeling it, and so I didn’t enjoy it as much.
But excited to read the next one nonetheless and hoping this is building up to something great.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 4, 2025
There will be SPOILERS in this review!
This was better than I expected. As much as this arc seemed like it’s going to be formulaic and dragged out I think it’s actually holding up pretty well. It is introducing some really interesting characters and it’s quite funny so far.
Speaking of new characters… both Samura and Uruha are actually great characters. Starting with Uruha… I love this dude’s obsession with Rokuhira. I mean, the way he says that Chihiro is his father because of the same vibe is just hilarious. Also he is hot so yeah, I like him. And Samura is also great. I like this blind man who relies on smell and sound but who also kicks the asses of bad guys without problems. I also love how he doesn’t want the ninja to sacrifice for him and doesn’t want to leave without them.
Also the ninja are cool. Especially that little brat who eats cigarette-shaped snacks.
I also quite enjoyed that idiot with paper who fought Chihiro whose name I didn’t bother to remember. He is so crazy and delusional… I love it. Like, bro, fighting someone because you’re two very different people with different ideals doesn’t make you friends… grow up.
My biggest problem with this volume is probably the pacing. Actually, it’s the issue in the entire series. Everything is just happening so fast that I barely get invested into the character and we already move on to the next one. I feel like this series just needs to slow down a little because the pace with which it’s moving is just a little distracting and it makes the series feel not well thought out.
Overall, this is not a bad volume but the pacing really is an issue as I would have loved to learn more bout Uruha and Samura but we’re already moving on to the next temple. I’m giving this 4 stars and I really hope that this manga slows down because it has potential but it doesn’t give its characters enough room to breathe.
This was better than I expected. As much as this arc seemed like it’s going to be formulaic and dragged out I think it’s actually holding up pretty well. It is introducing some really interesting characters and it’s quite funny so far.
Speaking of new characters… both Samura and Uruha are actually great characters. Starting with Uruha… I love this dude’s obsession with Rokuhira. I mean, the way he says that Chihiro is his father because of the same vibe is just hilarious. Also he is hot so yeah, I like him. And Samura is also great. I like this blind man who relies on smell and sound but who also kicks the asses of bad guys without problems. I also love how he doesn’t want the ninja to sacrifice for him and doesn’t want to leave without them.
Also the ninja are cool. Especially that little brat who eats cigarette-shaped snacks.
I also quite enjoyed that idiot with paper who fought Chihiro whose name I didn’t bother to remember. He is so crazy and delusional… I love it. Like, bro, fighting someone because you’re two very different people with different ideals doesn’t make you friends… grow up.
My biggest problem with this volume is probably the pacing. Actually, it’s the issue in the entire series. Everything is just happening so fast that I barely get invested into the character and we already move on to the next one. I feel like this series just needs to slow down a little because the pace with which it’s moving is just a little distracting and it makes the series feel not well thought out.
Overall, this is not a bad volume but the pacing really is an issue as I would have loved to learn more bout Uruha and Samura but we’re already moving on to the next temple. I’m giving this 4 stars and I really hope that this manga slows down because it has potential but it doesn’t give its characters enough room to breathe.
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August 23, 2025
Haha I love how every time Chihiro appear, someone gonna die. He's like John wick
May 3, 2026
It's kind of amazing to think the Sojo and Rakuzaichi Arcs are only the first five volumes... meaning more than half the series is Samurabachi. Here comes Iai - White Purity Style, to change the course of how pretty much every battle is fought before the big flashback...!
The manga is going to get messy shortly with the back-to-back Samura helping the Hishaku stop the use of Enchanted Blades, Kamunabi leader guy being a mole for some reason, Yura being hijacked by the Sword Master, and the Sword Master having a somewhat similar philosophy to what led Samura to be kind of dubious. So hopefully having the chapters compiled in tankobon would make it easier to make sense of what happens and why, because I'm caught up with the serialization, which is nearly seventy chapters ahead of where this volume ends, so my memory is somewhat fuzzy. Okay, very fuzzy.
****
Uruha vs. Hishaku mob
Chihiro vs. Hishaku mob
Kokugoku Steam Squad vs. Hishaku mob
(Hiruhiko vs. Kokugoku Steam Squad)
Chihiro vs. Hiruhiko
Senkutsuji monks vs. Hishaku mob
Samura vs. Hishaku mob
Pine Tree Sorcerer vs. Senkutsuji mobs
Samura and Makizumi trio vs. PTS and Datenseki goons
Samura and Uruha vs. PTS and goons
Samura (Tobimune) vs. Datenseki goons
The manga is going to get messy shortly with the back-to-back Samura helping the Hishaku stop the use of Enchanted Blades, Kamunabi leader guy being a mole for some reason, Yura being hijacked by the Sword Master, and the Sword Master having a somewhat similar philosophy to what led Samura to be kind of dubious. So hopefully having the chapters compiled in tankobon would make it easier to make sense of what happens and why, because I'm caught up with the serialization, which is nearly seventy chapters ahead of where this volume ends, so my memory is somewhat fuzzy. Okay, very fuzzy.
****
Uruha vs. Hishaku mob
Chihiro vs. Hishaku mob
Kokugoku Steam Squad vs. Hishaku mob
(Hiruhiko vs. Kokugoku Steam Squad)
Chihiro vs. Hiruhiko
Senkutsuji monks vs. Hishaku mob
Samura vs. Hishaku mob
Pine Tree Sorcerer vs. Senkutsuji mobs
Samura and Makizumi trio vs. PTS and Datenseki goons
Samura and Uruha vs. PTS and goons
Samura (Tobimune) vs. Datenseki goons
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 6, 2026
Takeru Hokazono feels like a mangaka truly arriving at the height of his powers. Volume 6 of Kagurabachi is an absolute blast, and honestly one of the most fun reads I've had in a manga series in a long time.
The centerpiece of this volume is the clash between Chihiro and Hiruhiko, and it does not disappoint. Hiruhiko is such a compelling foil — a violent, unhinged sword fighter who sees himself as Chihiro's equal — and the tension between them crackles from the moment they meet. The fight choreography is exceptional. Hokazono has a real gift for making sword battles feel kinetic and unpredictable, and this volume is the best showcase of that yet. Every exchange feels dangerous, every panel transition keeps you off balance in the best way. There's a brutal momentum to the action here that's hard to put down.
And the art — the art is stunning. The detail in the blade work and the motion lines gives the fight sequences this almost cinematic weight. I am amazed that even in a studio system, they are able to produce such detail week after week.
The centerpiece of this volume is the clash between Chihiro and Hiruhiko, and it does not disappoint. Hiruhiko is such a compelling foil — a violent, unhinged sword fighter who sees himself as Chihiro's equal — and the tension between them crackles from the moment they meet. The fight choreography is exceptional. Hokazono has a real gift for making sword battles feel kinetic and unpredictable, and this volume is the best showcase of that yet. Every exchange feels dangerous, every panel transition keeps you off balance in the best way. There's a brutal momentum to the action here that's hard to put down.
And the art — the art is stunning. The detail in the blade work and the motion lines gives the fight sequences this almost cinematic weight. I am amazed that even in a studio system, they are able to produce such detail week after week.
February 17, 2026
Honestly, the latest Kagurabachi volume feels like the series leveling up in every possible way. The fights are still insanely stylish, but what really hit me this time is how much deeper the abilities and characters are becoming. Seeing Chihiro push Enten to new limits makes the power system feel more layered and strategic, not just flashy.
I also love how the tension keeps rising, you can feel that everyone is reaching their breaking point, especially with abilities that clearly come at a heavy cost. It makes every battle feel dangerous and meaningful instead of just cool spectacle.
Overall, this volume convinced me even more that Kagurabachi isn’t just hype, it’s building a serious long-term story with evolving powers, darker stakes, and characters who actually suffer for their strength. I’m more hooked than ever.
I also love how the tension keeps rising, you can feel that everyone is reaching their breaking point, especially with abilities that clearly come at a heavy cost. It makes every battle feel dangerous and meaningful instead of just cool spectacle.
Overall, this volume convinced me even more that Kagurabachi isn’t just hype, it’s building a serious long-term story with evolving powers, darker stakes, and characters who actually suffer for their strength. I’m more hooked than ever.
December 31, 2025
“Whaddaya mean?! We’ve got to do something! How can he fight if he can’t see?!’
‘Do something?… They’ll figure it out soon enough. Samura attacks sounds.’”
OH MY GODS samura is so fucking cool😮💨 and the Makizumi are cool too!! i love that we are seeming older men from the past war effort fight (😏) i can’t get over how fucking fast the guy is like bro it comes through so clearly in the pages.
i also like how some of chihiro’s opponents show how similar but different one can be when rasid with love and care🙂↕️ shoutout to chihiro’s dad, may he rest in peace but god damn we got another great shonen protagonist
also this took me way to long to finish… i’ve been reading on shonen jump online but i genuinely might start collecting the volumes
‘Do something?… They’ll figure it out soon enough. Samura attacks sounds.’”
OH MY GODS samura is so fucking cool😮💨 and the Makizumi are cool too!! i love that we are seeming older men from the past war effort fight (😏) i can’t get over how fucking fast the guy is like bro it comes through so clearly in the pages.
i also like how some of chihiro’s opponents show how similar but different one can be when rasid with love and care🙂↕️ shoutout to chihiro’s dad, may he rest in peace but god damn we got another great shonen protagonist
also this took me way to long to finish… i’ve been reading on shonen jump online but i genuinely might start collecting the volumes
June 2, 2025
With the amount of killing that happens in this series, we finally get a point where Chihiro has to reconcile his part in it. What makes him different from the opposition that kills just as much?
I also enjoy the introduction of the characters from his father's past.
Some of the scenes here are so picturesque. This series will always get a plus in my book from other revenge tales, from having a female main character who is essential to the plot and fights boss battles.
Spoiler:
I also enjoy the introduction of the characters from his father's past.
Some of the scenes here are so picturesque. This series will always get a plus in my book from other revenge tales, from having a female main character who is essential to the plot and fights boss battles.
Spoiler:
April 11, 2026
Volume 6 of Kagurabachi is one of the best volumes I have ever read. Oh my god.
Chihiro fighting Hiruhiko, a guy who has some weird abilities with paper was fascinating to see. Chihiro also accepts the fact that he is a killer its just that he tries to minimize the life loss, not like the enemies.
And let me talk about the new characters we meet. The blind guy, Samura, he is just such a bad ass. He cut out his eyes because he could not see how he kills people so now he just kills without seeing it. And he has his three bodyguards who are cool as hell… Everybody in this manga is just so cool, man.
Amazing. An easy 5 stars. If you’re not reading, give this a shot.
Chihiro fighting Hiruhiko, a guy who has some weird abilities with paper was fascinating to see. Chihiro also accepts the fact that he is a killer its just that he tries to minimize the life loss, not like the enemies.
And let me talk about the new characters we meet. The blind guy, Samura, he is just such a bad ass. He cut out his eyes because he could not see how he kills people so now he just kills without seeing it. And he has his three bodyguards who are cool as hell… Everybody in this manga is just so cool, man.
Amazing. An easy 5 stars. If you’re not reading, give this a shot.
March 26, 2025
Es muy épico, con muchas peleas y momentos emotivos, lo cual hace que realmente se siente que va directo a lo que mejor sabe ofrecer, pero al mismo tiempo es muy poco tiempo para empatizar con alguien, el cual conozca en el volumen o quizá el anterior y sentir pena por este u otra. Y lo que más destaco de este volumen es el dibujo de las espadas encantadas, porque es increíble todos los detalles de sus poderes.
September 30, 2025
4.5 - Really enjoying being introduced to new and cool characters like Samura I believe is his name. And the other sword bearer. Hakuri is still proving to be a valuable asset and it’s just kinda banger after banger is what it feels like. Since probably volume 2 the momentum picked up and hasn’t slowed down since and I’m not sure exactly what combination of things makes this so good but it truly is.
February 17, 2026
4.5 🌟
Listen I know I've given everything 4.5/5 stars but you don't understand this is actually just the best manga I've ever read (I've only read like 3 so). This is just all so amazing but that being said I did enjoy this one slightly less then the last one and I think overall I would put this in the bottom of my ranking if I had to rank these volumes but thats still good cause this shit is peak. I think my new favorite character is Hiruhiko like he's actually the coolest person maybe ever.
Listen I know I've given everything 4.5/5 stars but you don't understand this is actually just the best manga I've ever read (I've only read like 3 so). This is just all so amazing but that being said I did enjoy this one slightly less then the last one and I think overall I would put this in the bottom of my ranking if I had to rank these volumes but thats still good cause this shit is peak. I think my new favorite character is Hiruhiko like he's actually the coolest person maybe ever.
March 31, 2026
This is another all-out action installment. Hokazono knows how to draw action sequences that aren't confusing, that propel the story forward. It is the next best thing to watching an action movie (and I suspect the eventual anime will be amazing). At it's core, this series is simply good vs. evil, but there are gradations that make it more interesting. Each character has his or her own motivations and quirks.
April 17, 2026
Sword fight on the Shinkansen! Sword fight at the Ryokan! Sword fight at the theater! OoooOOoooo. Psychological warfare with paper cranes! Also there's no way around how fucking gay this all is. Magic Man x Sword guy! Yin and Yang. Everyone knows you're both bestest friends. WOO.
The art style continues to be awesome.
BUT why are we FIVE volumes behind the Japanese ?! Ridiculous. Infuriating!
The art style continues to be awesome.
BUT why are we FIVE volumes behind the Japanese ?! Ridiculous. Infuriating!
March 27, 2025
This arc was starting off a little slower than the last, but it’s giving me time to appreciate these new characters. I’m constantly amazed by how individualistic each one is and how unique the new enchanted blades are in both appearance and ability! Excited to see the rest of them—in action too!
February 28, 2026
This is one of those series that just has to many names and titles of people and places 😂
I do think this has the potential of being an awesome anime… if they do the art and fight scenes right.
3.4
I do think this has the potential of being an awesome anime… if they do the art and fight scenes right.
3.4
April 15, 2026
😭😭😭 they always go so fast, i wait 3 months each time for a new book and i read it in one night!!! it’s so good,,, every time it ends im annoyed with myself for reading it so quickly and then having to wait but how can i not read it straight away!!! im in love with this series
May 7, 2026
With the ending of JJK, I was looking for something that would scratch the same itch. I found it in Kagurabachi. I’m a big fan of the art, the magic, and the main character. I will be collecting this manga physically and when the anime starts I will have a new personality lol
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