Kagurabachi Anime Premieres First 20 Minutes at CCXP 2026 Ahead of April 2027 Launch

The official production team for the highly anticipated anime television adaptation of Takeru Hokazono’s smash-hit manga Kagurabachi has announced an exclusive preview screening at CCXP 2026. Taking place from December 3 to December 6 at the São Paulo Expo in São Paulo, Brazil, the convention will host an exclusive screening of the first 20 minutes of episode one. The showcase serves as a featured stop on the international Kagurabachi Anime World Tour, paving the way for the full television series premiere scheduled for April 2027 on streaming platforms including Crunchyroll. Animated by studio Cypic (formerly Cygames Pictures), the project brings the dark revenge action story to life.

Key Information

• Title: Kagurabachi (Japanese: カグラバチ)
• Animation Studio: Cypic (Formerly Cygames Pictures)
• Streaming Distributor: Crunchyroll
• CCXP 2026 Screening Window: December 3–6, 2026 (São Paulo Expo, Brazil)
• TV Premiere Date: April 2027
• Original Author: Takeru Hokazono (Serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump)
• English Manga Publisher: Viz Media (Digital) / Devir (Portugal Distribution)
• Genre: Dark Fantasy, Revenge Drama, Supernatural Katana Action, Shonen

What Is the Plot and Setting of Kagurabachi?

First serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump in September 2023, Takeru Hokazono’s Kagurabachi quickly became an international phenomenon, accumulating over 4.5 million print copies in circulation and winning the 10th Next Manga Award.

The story follows Chihiro Rokuhira, a quiet young man who spends his days learning the intricate craft of forging swords from his famous father, Kunishige. Chihiro hopes to become a master swordsmith himself, but their peaceful life vanishes overnight when a wicked group of sorcerers known as the Hishaku raids their home, murder Kunishige, and steal six mystical Enchanted Blades. Fueled by grief and armed with Enten, the seventh and final Enchanted Blade left behind by his father, Chihiro embarks on a blood-soaked quest across the Japanese underworld to recover the stolen swords and avenge his family.

Who Is Working on the Kagurabachi Staff and Voice Cast?

Production is led by studio Cypic, recognized for high-profile releases like The Summer Hikaru Died and Umamusume: Cinderella Gray. Industry veteran Tetsuya Takeuchi (Lycoris Recoil, Naruto Shippuden) serves as director, bringing his action animation background to the series. Keigo Sasaki (Erased, Blue Exorcist) handles character design, while Taihi Kimura (winner of the Best New Actor award at the 2025 Seiyu Awards) voices protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira.

Primary Voice Cast and Creative Team:

• Chihiro Rokuhira: Voice actor Taihi Kimura
• Director: Tetsuya Takeuchi
• Character Designer: Keigo Sasaki
• Animation Studio: Cypic

Specific screening times for the 20-minute CCXP26 preview will be released on official channels in the coming weeks. Manga readers and anime fans can follow chapter updates on Viz Media or anticipate the TV anime broadcast launching on Crunchyroll in April 2027.