Fans of the manga series Kagurabachi will see the release of chapter 132 on September 28, 2026, in Weekly Shonen Jump issue 44. The chapter was originally slated for release on September 13, 2026, in Weekly Shonen Jump's combined issue 42/43 but was delayed.

The official X account for Kagurabachi announced that the delay was due to author Takeru Hokazono's sudden illness. The announcement also confirmed that the author has since recovered, and the serialization will continue as planned with the new date.

This is not the first time the Kagurabachi manga has experienced a break due to the author's health. Earlier in June, the series went on hiatus for over a month, starting with Weekly Shonen Jump issue 31. At that time, the editorial department released a statement indicating a planned break was taken to ensure the series' long-term stability and prioritize the creator's well-being, despite Hokazono's desire to continue drawing.

Series Background

Kagurabachi is currently in its Seitei War arc, which serves as the second part of the narrative. This arc is a flashback, focusing on protagonist Chihiro's father, Kunishige Rokuhira, the creation of the Enchanted Blades, and the war against the Mikaboshi clan.

As of September 2026, the manga's chapters have been collected into 12 tankobon volumes. The series has achieved over 4 million copies in circulation as of April 2026 and is considered by the editorial department to be a significant upcoming title for Shonen Jump.

An anime adaptation by Cypic is scheduled for release in April 2027. The franchise is currently conducting a world tour to promote the anime, with recent announcements for the second part of the tour. These promotional events include world premiere screenings of the first 20 minutes of the anime's debut episode at various global conventions.

Key points

  • Kagurabachi chapter 132 will be released on September 28, 2026.
  • The original release date of September 13, 2026, was delayed.
  • The delay was due to author Takeru Hokazono's sudden illness.
  • The author has recovered, and the manga will continue serialization.
  • The chapter will appear in Weekly Shonen Jump issue 44.

Source: Anime Hunch · Sep 15, 2026