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Kagurabachi Grabs #1 in Weekly Shonen Jump Popularity Poll

Hoshika Newsroom·6/8/2026·1 min read
Kagurabachi Grabs #1 in Weekly Shonen Jump Popularity Poll

Weekly Shonen Jump's latest popularity poll has delivered a clear standout result. Takeru Hokazono's Kagurabachi has taken the number one position, beating out several established titles in the magazine.

The story follows Chihiro Rokuhira, a young swordsman wielding one of the legendary Enchanted Blades as he pursues revenge against the organization that murdered his father. Hokazono's sharp, high-contrast art and relentless pacing have helped the series carve out a distinct identity since it began serialization in 2023.

Climbing to the top of the poll reflects the title's steady growth in readership and the strength of its core concept. In a magazine where reader votes shift week to week, the result shows how consistently the manga has delivered intense action paired with a focused revenge narrative.

The achievement also aligns with solid volume sales and increasing international attention through official English editions. For Weekly Shonen Jump, it confirms Kagurabachi as one of the most important new series in the magazine's current generation.

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