Kagurabachi Volume 3 Cover Illustrates Chihiro’s Relationship with Hiyuki and Kyora Sazanami

On Saturday, June 22, 2024, the official staff of X (previously known as Twitter) unveiled the cover image for Kagurabachi volume 3, featuring Chihiro Rokuhira wielding his Blade, Enten, in a scene mirroring his upcoming battles against Kyora Sazanami and Hiyuki Kagari. The volume is scheduled for release on July 4, 2024, and pre-orders are currently open.

The third volume of Kagurabachi is generating a lot of excitement among fans, especially following the impressive sales of the second volume, which sold approximately 80,000 copies in Japan and globally. Additionally, the first volume has reached a circulation of over 100,000 physical copies, indicating significant success for the battle shonen manga.

Kagurabachi is a popular manga series in the battle shonen genre, created by Takeru Hokazono. The manga has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump since September 2023, with a total of 37 chapters released to date.

This article includes spoilers from the Kagurabachi manga.

Reflections on Chihiro’s Enten Blade in Kagurabachi Volume 3 Cover Illustration

The cover illustration for volume 3 of Kagurabachi, featuring Chihiro Rokuhira, Hiyuki Kagari, and Kyora Sazanami, was revealed by the official X account for Takeru Hokazono’s manga (@Kagurabachi_X) on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Chihiro is observed brandishing his Enchanted Blade, Enten, which interestingly displays Hiyuki Kagari and Kyora Sazanami on both sides. In the Rakuzaichi arc, Kyora and Hiyuki play significant roles as they become Chihiro Rokuhira’s opponents at different points.

The cover illustration for volume 3 (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)

Significantly, the symbolism of the Kagurabachi volume 3 cover illustration lies within the inclusion of Hiyuki Kagari’s reflection on the right side, specifically the blunt side of the blade. This foreshadows the eventual truce between Chihiro and Hiyuki in the Rakuzaichi arc.

Similarly, the illustration of Enten shows the reflection of Kyora Sazanami on its right side, representing the sharpness of his character. This symbolizes Chihiro’s determination to defeat the leader of the Sazanami clan without hesitation. Takeru Hokazono’s skilled artwork subtly foreshadows the fate of these two pivotal characters in the arc.

Kagurabachi Volume 3 Release Date and Expectations

Shueisha and the official X account for the manga have announced that Kagurabachi volume 3 will be available in both physical and digital formats on July 4, 2024 in Japan.

Fortunately, even global fans can pre-order the manga from various digital stores, including Amazon JP, Rakuten, Honya Club, e-Hon, Tower Records, Yodobashi, and others. These stores are also available for purchasing the manga by interested fans.

However, it is important for fans to be aware that volume 3 will only be released in Japanese. The release date for the English version of the volume has not been announced by the staff yet. The first volume is set to be released in English in Fall 2024.

An illustration of the Rakuzaichi arc (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)

The third volume of Kagurabachi, named The Dark Knight, will span 192 pages and include 9 chapters, ranging from chapter 19 (The Dark Knight) to chapter 27 (Mr. Inazuma). In essence, this volume will encompass the first half of the Rakuzaichi arc.

Fans should anticipate a multitude of intense battles in the volume, including Chihiro’s showdown with Hiyuki Kagari and Kyora Sazanami. Furthermore, the volume will feature a captivating plot twist at its conclusion. In general, the volume will provide fans with an abundance of action.