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Kagurabachi, Shueisha’s most recent manga, has taken the manga industry by storm. With the release of the fifth chapter of theKagurabachimanga this past weekend, fans witnessed the series continue its extraordinary hot streak and once again surge on the MANGA Plus rating chart. What’s particularly unexpected and intriguing is that this new series, which has only five chapters so far, is already ranked second in the platform’s “hottest” area, overtakingJujutsu Kaisen.

With only five chapters in circulation, Kagurabhachi has risen to second place afterOne Piece. While many first assumed memes were boosting author and illustrator Takeru Hokazono’s manga, viewers have come to realize that the story is unique.Kagurabachihas not only changed the whole scenario of Manga Plus but it has also broken the record ofJujutsu Kaisenwhich too only in 5 chapters.
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KagurabachiBeatsJujutsu Kaisen’sRecord
Kagurabachiis a Japanese manga series written by Takeru Hokazono. It has been serialized since September 2023. The plot centers around Chihiro Rokuhira, the son of a renowned blacksmith capable of manufacturing unique swords, who seeks brutal vengeance against a gang of sorcerers with the help of a magically strengthened blade crafted by his father before being killed. The fundamental topic of the novel is vengeance, which is inspired by a sad event on a “dark day soaked in blood.” When Manga Plus updated their hottest list this week. It was then that supporters foundKagurabachihad finally surpassedJujutsu Kaisento grab the second position.
Kagurabachihas taken second place with over 884,000 impressions, whileJujutsu Kaisenis third with over 864,000 views.

It has happened. Kagurabachi slays Jujutsu Kaisen too and gets Mangaplus second place. Time to challenge One Piece.pic.twitter.com/WkaFP7rtpx
— Shonen Salto (@ShonenSalto)June 17, 2025

Kagurabachi has taken all over the internet with just a few chapters and has managed to take second place on the list. Many fans believe that the series may very easily take overOne Pieceas well.
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KagurabachiMay Take OverOne Pieceto Become Number One
Kagurabachiis a fighting manga with a supernatural tone, featuring magic, enchanted swords, and a secret society of sorcerers that live among the common public.Kagurabachihas shown extraordinary development and has dominated readership on Manga Plus since its debut last month. FromBoruto to Chainsaw Manand nowJujutsu Kaisen, it has demolished every manga.
Kagurabachifans are excited to see if the series will succeed in defeatingOne Piece, which has 1,024,599 views. GivenKagurabachi’sgrowing readership, the new manga could grab the first position before the new year. Having said that,One Piecewill almost certainly return to the top when it completes its final arc as it is currently reaching its finale.
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Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.