The anime Kagurabachi . has already started with strong numbers. The first trailer for the adaptation surpassed 6 million views in less than 24 hours, across various official platforms. The announcement came on April 27th, along with production details and the release window
Furthermore, the series is scheduled to premiere in April 2027. The animation will be handled by Studio Cypic, while Tetsuya Takeuchi will direct. He is known for his fight sequences in Naruto, including the confrontation between Rock Lee and Gaara.
Production and trailer numbers for Kagurabachi
A large portion of the views came from the X platform, which recorded approximately 5.1 million. On YouTube, the numbers are also noteworthy. The Japanese version published by Shochiku reached around 400,000 views, while the English version surpassed 800,000 on the same channel.
Another upload of the Kagurabachi trailer in English, released by CyberAgent, accumulated approximately 170,000 views in the same period. In a previous interview, Takahiro Yamauchi commented on the company's focus on creating global anime with high quality standards, reinforcing the project's international reach.
A story of revenge and legendary swords
The anime's story follows Chihiro Rokuhira, a young man who aspires to become a swordsmith. After an attack by a mysterious group of sorcerers, his life changes drastically. He sets out on a quest for revenge, wielding a special sword left behind by his father.
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Sources: Official website, Official X