Kagurabachi Chapter 54: Release Date, Time, Expectations, and Details

Kagurabachi chapter 54 is expected to debut on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 12 am JST in the 47th edition of Weekly Shonen Jump, according to information from Shueisha’s MANGA Plus platform. However, due to various time zones, the majority of fans around the world will likely be able to read the chapter a day earlier, on October 20, 2024.

In the last chapter, Hiruhiko took innocent bystanders in the theater hostage to put Chihiro in a precarious position. The Hishaku sorcerer aimed to challenge Chihiro’s moral compass. Reflecting on a discussion with Samura, Chihiro came to terms with his identity as a sinner. He surrounded himself with Kuro, successfully saved the hostages, and ultimately triumphed over Hiruhiko.

Release Date and Time for Kagurabachi Chapter 54

Chihiro Rokuhira from Kagurabachi (Image via Shueisha)

Per MANGA Plus, the latest chapter of Kagurabachi will become available on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 12 am JST in Weekly Shonen Jump #47. Nevertheless, due to regional time differences, most international fans can access the chapter on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Here are the release schedules for Kagurabachi chapter 54 based on different time zones:

Time Zones	Date	Time
Pacific Daylight Time	Sunday, October 20	8 AM
Eastern Daylight Time	Sunday, October 20	11 AM
Greenwich Mean Time	Sunday, October 20	3 PM
Central European Time	Sunday, October 20	4 PM
Indian Standard Time	Sunday, October 20	8:30 PM
Philippine Standard Time	Sunday, October 20	11 PM
Japanese Standard Time	Monday, October 21	12 AM
Australian Central Standard Time	Monday, October 21	12:30 AM

Where to Read Kagurabachi Chapter 54?

Hiruhiko from Kagurabachi (Image via Shueisha)

Manga fans keen to read Kagurabachi chapter 54 can find it on several platforms linked to Shueisha, such as the MANGA Plus app and website, the Shonen Jump+ app, and VIZ Media’s official site.

On most of these platforms, readers can freely access the first and latest three chapters, though the Shonen Jump+ app does require a paid subscription. Similarly, readers who wish to read beyond the six complimentary chapters on MANGA Plus will need a subscription.

Summary of Kagurabachi Chapter 53

Chihiro and Samura in Kagurabachi (Image via Shueisha)

The chapter opens with a flashback where Samura imparts swordsmanship lessons to Chihiro. As Chihiro gazes up at Samura in admiration, he pokes his eyes and reminds him of the lives he has taken, emphasizing the stark contrast between simple practice and the brutal realities of combat.

Subsequently, the narrative shifts to Chihiro’s confrontation with Hiruhiko, where the Hishaku sorcerer believes he and Chihiro could form a bond if they push each other to their limits. However, Hiruhiko opts for distance over close-combat strategies.

Hiruhiko threatens by employing innocent theater-goers as hostages to mitigate Chihiro’s aggression, using his origami to ensnare them. When Chihiro attempts to assist one of the hostages, they view him as a threat.

Chihiro and Hiruhiko clash (Image via Shueisha)

Hiruhiko is curious about Chihiro’s reactions, insisting he shouldn’t play the hero given his bloody past. In a bold move, Chihiro Rokuhira decides to confront Hiruhiko’s deadly paper cranes directly.

The narrative transitions into a flashback where Samura reveals that when he took a life for the first time, the memory of the dismembered body haunted him, making him blind in an attempt to erase that image.

Despite eventually wielding an Enchanted Blade, he continues to see himself as a sinner, and upon returning to the present, Chihiro recognizes the guilt-laden journey that both his father and the previous wielders of the Enchanted Blade have experienced. He expresses remorse for following the same path.

Chihiro employs Kuro (Image via Shueisha)

As the chapter progresses, Chihiro envelops his environment with Kuro, and in that dark expanse, he incapacitates Hiruhiko by severing his arms. Chihiro reveals that he too has sinned and wishes to avoid causing suffering to others, planning to take the Hishaku sorcerer with him to Hell. The chapter concludes with Chihiro demanding answers from Hiruhiko regarding the Hishaku organization.

Speculative Insights for Kagurabachi Chapter 54

Chihiro confronts Hiruhiko (Image via Shueisha)

Chapter 54 of Kagurabachi is anticipated to explore the repercussions of Chihiro’s battle with Hiruhiko. While Chihiro has emerged victorious against the Hishaku sorcerer, the extent of Hiruhiko’s resources and strategies remains uncertain.

Chihiro will likely strive to extract as much information as possible about the Hishaku from him. Additionally, chapter 54 may pivot towards Senkutsuji Temple and provide updates on the blind swordsman’s condition. If all goes well, readers might witness a reunion between Chihiro and Samura in the forthcoming chapter.

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