Shonen manga series have been seeing a big change over the past few years and this is due to the conclusion of some of the most iconic series out there. The fact that anime and manga are as mainstream as they are today is largely due to how popular shonen series have become worldwide. Like, like series Naruto, a piece, Dragon BallAnd Bleach are primarily responsible for the growth that anime and manga have seen over the years. Then came the serial My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisenand Demon SlayerWhich gave it a modern touch to elevate the entire medium to a completely different level and make it more popular than ever.
However, in the last few years, the shonen manga industry has taken a hit, with some major works being officially covered. Demon Slayerwhich is one of the best-selling manga series of all time, ended in 2020. 4 years later in 2024, My Hero Academia also followed. A couple of months after completion My Hero Academiaof Gege Akutami Jujutsu Kaisen ended, and the jump was left without its three largest series, with only one piece standing at the top. Then came KagurabachiWhich, although it endured a rough start, has established itself as one of the most popular new generation manga out there. now Kagurabachi Its first part is officially completed.
Kagurabachi is the greatest new gen shonen manga
When it comes to new generation manga, many fans still think My Hero Academia and Jujutsu Kaisen As part of a group. The truth is, these series have already left their own eras behind and an entirely new era has begun in Shonen Jump. In the true new generation of shonen jump, Kagurabachi is the leader for being the easiest new series. Kagurabachi began a run in Weekly Shōnen Jump in late 2024 by talented artist Takeru Hokazono..
It's a story of wizards and samurai, and more than that, a story of revenge and closure. Kagurabachi is an absolutely fantastic series that fans have loved for the last couple of years. It goes without saying that this series just keeps getting bigger. Of all the new generation manga, Kagurabachi is easily one of the greatest, next to Ichi the Witch, another fantastic new gen series that is sure to take off in the coming years.
Kagurabachi part 1 officially ended with chapter 112
Earlier this week, Kagurabachi Chapter 112 came out, and with it, one of the story's most exciting arcs was concluded. What was even more surprising Kagurabachi officially concludes its first part here. With 112 chapters concluding the first part, the series can already be said to be at its midpoint.
This shouldn't come as a surprise to many fans, as more and more manga are now seeing very short runs. For example, Demon Slayer only ran for 205 chapters. Meanwhile, favorite Jujutsu KaisenWhich ended just over a year ago, ending the story with 271 chapters. My Hero Academia was somewhat of an outlier, with a total of 431 chapters. Sakamoto Days is also looking to end its run in the 200s, and it seems to be a trend for the new generation of shonen manga to end around this number. Kagurabachi already has 112 chapters, and as such, it makes perfect sense for the series to end its first part here.
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Excitement is building for Kagurabachi Part 2
It seems that there is no need to wait for Kagurabachi Part 2 to start. The story will dive straight into Part 2 in the next issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump, and Takeru Hokazono's work will surely be just as exciting, if not more so, going forward.
As for how part 2 will differ from the first part, fans can only find out when the story actually resumes, but it's sure to be much more intense with stronger enemies, as well as a stronger main cast. If a typical shonen logic is followed here, part 2 should see Chihiro stronger than ever, with a will that has been made even stronger through all the battles she's participated in. Fans can't wait to dive into Kagurabachi Part 2, which is set to launch later this week.
