As Kagurabachi prepares for the manga’s upcoming volume release in Japan, the original creator of Naruto has provided a significant compliment for the upcoming series! Even before Kagurabachi’s official manga debut last fall, the manga had been taking over Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, and with each new chapter, the comic has only grown larger throughout the months.
Renowned authors like Kohei Horikoshi from My Hero Academia and others have previously endorsed Takeru Hokazono’s manga series. However, one of the greatest figures in Shonen Jump has recently given the franchise yet another significant endorsement.
Masashi Kishimoto Recommends Kagurabachi And Highlights The “Power And Emotion” Of The Manga
Beginning on July 4th in Japan, Kagurabachi‘s third volume will be available for purchase. Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of the Naruto series, has provided a special recommendation for fans of the series with this book.
Kagurabachi by Takeru Hokazono is being recommended by Masashi Kishimoto (NARUTO).
The artist praises how immersive and captivating the art is, filled with power and emotion. He also states Hokazono's style is something manga readers will definitely love. https://t.co/RfWg7en7E6 pic.twitter.com/5JK5HrMoeq
— Shonen Jump News (@WSJ_manga) July 3, 2024
Kishimoto is confident that fans will adore Kagurabachi, complimenting Takeru Hokazono‘s skill and flair (as translated by @Go_Jover on X). “The drawings are captivating and full of power and emotion. This talent and style is what manga fans love.”
THE GOAT MASASHI KISHIMOTO IS RECOMMENDING KAGURABACHI!!!
Kishimoto says, "The drawings are captivating and full of power and emotion. This talent and style is what manga fans love." pic.twitter.com/q1Rjgv85Mq
— Myamura (@Go_Jover) July 3, 2024
As evident from the message, manga fans are enticed to flip the pages of Takeru Hokazono’s work due to the mangaka’s emphasis on the emotionally intense situations in the manga. It is a massive occasion for Hokazono, who mentioned in recent interviews that Masashi’s Kishimoto‘s Naruto has been his biggest inspiration for his manga.
Masashi Kishimoto’s Recommendation Could Do Wonders For Kagurabachi
The manga’s sales and popularity may rise dramatically as a result of Kishimoto’s endorsement of Kagurabachi. The creator of Naruto, interestingly enough, had previously suggested My Hero Academia, which turned out to be among the best New-Gen manga series.
Considering Shueisha wants Kagurabachi to lead the next generation of Shonen Jump, Kishimoto’s remarkable message could do wonders for the manga.
Besides the Naruto creator, Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of My Hero Academia, had also recommended Takeru Hokazono’s manga for the first volume. The mangaka was amazed at the manga’s movie-like composition.
Horikoshi further commended Hokazono for understanding what it means to be “cool.” In fact, in his interviews, Takeru Hokazono repeatedly mentioned that he focuses on the “cool” aspect while illustrating the manga.
You can read Takeru Hokazono’s Kagurabachi on Viz Media.
Frequently asked questions
What did Masashi Kishimoto say about Kagurabachi?
Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto recommended Kagurabachi and praised its art, saying “the drawings are captivating and full of power and emotion. This talent and style is what manga fans love.” The article says he is confident fans will adore Takeru Hokazono’s work and artistic style.
Who created Kagurabachi and where can you read it?
Kagurabachi is written and illustrated by Takeru Hokazono and runs in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump. Per the article it made its official debut the previous fall, and it can be read on Viz Media.
Has anyone else endorsed Kagurabachi besides Kishimoto?
Yes. The article notes that My Hero Academia creator Kohei Horikoshi recommended the series for its first volume, praising its movie-like composition and Hokazono’s grasp of what it means to be “cool.” Hokazono has said in interviews that he focuses on that “cool” factor and that Kishimoto’s Naruto was his biggest inspiration.
