Kagurabachi and Jujutsu Kaisen featured image with Chiba and Yuji
While Jujutsu Kaisen has had a difficult year with the fans as its conclusion has not gone over well with everyone, it's a fact of life that Weekly Shonen Jump readers seek out the next big thing: enter Kagurabachi in late 2023. I was there when the series debuted its edgy protagonist, unsurprised at the memes mocking his overly serious tone and curious about what drew in readers beyond the admittedly spectacular action panels.
One might reasonably see Kagurabachi as the series to take the hype mantle recently vacated by Jujutsu Kaisen, and understandably so. Both feature urban fantasy settings, battling sorcerers, similarly grotesque horror undertones, and beautiful backgrounds set up to be shattered by their stunning action.
✕ Remove Ads Despite modest differences, Kagurabachi can be celebrated for its common elements with Jujutsu Kaisen, namely how each balances bloody battles in an alternate modern Japan. Each has spectacular paneling and a combat-ready streetwear sensibility that will surely draw the eye if animated. But with Kagurabachi's inevitable anime prospects, another, less modern inspiration comes to mind.
✕ Remove Ads Comparing Kagurabachi to Demon Slayer is less of a lateral comparison due to their starkly different representations of periods. Still, imagery is key and can help lower entry barriers for Demon Slayer fans seeking something new beyond simpler comparisons, such as swordfighters performing elaborate killing moves to grab the eye. But Kagurabachi's strengths extend beyond how Hokazono handles visuals compared to other contemporary shōnen hits.
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