Volume 12 of the wildly popular manga *Kagurabachi* by Ken Sotono, currently serialized in *Weekly Shonen Jump* (Shueisha), will go on sale on September 4, 2026.

[Update] August 27, 2026: Information on Volume 12 of “Kagurabachi” has been added.

Ken Sotono’s “Kagurabachi” Volume 12 Synopsis

Chihiro faces off against the Sword Saint, who has taken control of Yu’s body!
As the Sword Saint declares his belief in exterminating all evildoers, Chihiro and Zamura team up to challenge him—but the difference in their strength is stark, and Zamura ends up sustaining a fatal wound…
Amidst this, Chihiro’s attacks gradually begin to land on the Sword Saint—!?

When is the release date for Ken Sotono’s “Kagurabachi” Volume 12?

TV anime series set to air starting April 2027!
Volume 12 of the “Kagurabachi” manga series—which has surpassed 4 million copies in cumulative sales (including digital editions)—will be released on Friday, September 4, 2026!

The cover of Volume 12 features the Sword Saint in a “Shinuchi” stance!

Ken Sotono’s “Kagurabachi”: Synopsis (Recap) of the Previous Volume, Volume 11

Synopsis of the Previous Volume (Details on the Previous Volume, Vol. 11)

Aji lands a devastating blow with a selfless, all-out attack, but he’s forced into a grueling battle against the overwhelming power of Yu’s ultimate move!!
Meanwhile, Chihiro and Zamura, who rushed to the scene to turn the tide of battle, are blocked by a powerful barrier.
Hakuri races to break through the barrier with a death-defying resolve, but…!? A massive melee erupts as Bishaku and Kanabi clash! What awaits at the end of this deadly battle—!?

Introduction to Ken Sotono’s “Kagurabachi”

Chihiro, a boy aspiring to be a swordsmith, was training diligently every day under his father’s guidance.
A playful father and a taciturn son. He thought their days filled with laughter would last forever, but… one day, tragedy strikes…
Blood-stained bonds and a lost sense of normalcy. The boy stokes his hatred and kindles the flame of determination within his heart…

Ken Sotono’s “Kagurabachi” Volume 12 on Sale September 4!

“Kagurabachi” Manga Product Information

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