{"id":4246,"date":"2026-06-26T12:15:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T04:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/kagurabachi-anime-crunchyroll-april-2027\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T12:15:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T04:15:54","slug":"kagurabachi-anime-crunchyroll-april-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/kagurabachi-anime-crunchyroll-april-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Kagurabachi Anime Coming to Crunchyroll April 2027 \u2014 Singapore Confirmed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Crunchyroll has officially confirmed it will stream the <em>Kagurabachi<\/em> anime adaptation starting April 2027 \u2014 and Singapore is in the streaming territory. The series will be available on Crunchyroll worldwide, excluding Japan, Mainland China, North Korea, and South Korea, putting it within reach of fans here from the first episode.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s9HIgo6_2K4\" title=\"Kagurabachi | Official Teaser | Crunchyroll\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>Kagurabachi | Official Teaser | Crunchyroll \u2014 via Crunchyroll on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Why Kagurabachi Has Shonen Fans Excited<\/h2>\n<p>Based on the manga by Takeru Hokazono, serialised in <em>Weekly Shonen Jump<\/em> since 2023, <em>Kagurabachi<\/em> follows Chihiro Rokuhira \u2014 a young swordsman driven by revenge, wielding the enchanted blade Enten. The series built a devoted readership unusually quickly for a new Jump title, drawing fans in with its striking visual style and a lean, unrelenting revenge narrative that wastes no time on filler.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kagurabachi-chihiro-rokuhira.png?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Chihiro Rokuhira character visual for the Kagurabachi anime\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Crunchyroll<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>The Studio and Creative Team<\/h2>\n<p>The adaptation is directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi, with character design by Keigo Sasaki. Animation production is handled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crunchyroll.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crunchyroll<\/a>-announced studio Cypic, whose previous credits include <em>Umamusume: Pretty Derby \u2014 Cinderella Gray<\/em> and <em>The Summer Hikaru Died<\/em>. The studio is relatively young, but those projects signal it can handle both high-energy action sequences and the quieter, more atmospheric moments <em>Kagurabachi<\/em> demands.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kagurabachi-kunishige-rokuhira.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Kunishige Rokuhira character visual for the Kagurabachi anime\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Crunchyroll<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Japanese Voice Cast \u2014 What Has Been Confirmed<\/h2>\n<p>Three members of the Japanese voice cast have been announced so far:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chihiro Rokuhira<\/strong> \u2014 voiced by Taihi Kimura<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kunishige Rokuhira<\/strong> (Chihiro&#8217;s father, a master swordsmith) \u2014 voiced by Tomokazu Seki<\/li>\n<li><strong>Togo Shiba<\/strong> \u2014 voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The most recent addition is Katsuyuki Konishi as Togo Shiba, announced alongside a new character visual and dedicated character trailer. Further casting is expected to be revealed closer to the April 2027 premiere.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Al6rwOaqI7I\" title=\"KAGURABACHI | Official Character Trailer: Chihiro Rokuhira - Coming April 2027! | CyberAgent ANIME Global\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>KAGURABACHI | Official Character Trailer: Chihiro Rokuhira \u2014 via CyberAgent ANIME Global on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kagurabachi-togo-shiba.png?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Togo Shiba character visual for the Kagurabachi anime, voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Crunchyroll<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>World Tour Screenings Before the Premiere<\/h2>\n<p>Ahead of the April 2027 broadcast debut, a global Kagurabachi Anime World Tour of early episode screenings has been confirmed. Part 1 of the tour takes in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Anime Expo<\/strong> (Los Angeles, July 2026)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Japan Expo<\/strong> (Paris)<\/li>\n<li><strong>AnimagiC<\/strong> (Germany)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Otakon<\/strong> (Washington D.C.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anime NYC<\/strong> (New York)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No stops in Singapore or Southeast Asia are confirmed for Part 1. Full tour details are at the <a href=\"https:\/\/anime.kagurabachi.jp\/en\/worldtour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Kagurabachi World Tour site<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>When Can Singapore Fans Watch Kagurabachi?<\/h2>\n<p><em>Kagurabachi<\/em> is confirmed for Crunchyroll in Singapore when it premieres in April 2027. A precise episode schedule and simulcast details have not been announced yet. For more upcoming anime heading to the platform, check our <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/manga-anime\/\">Manga Anime coverage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Inbox press release from Eastwest PR (natalie.teo@eastwestpr.com)\" theme=\"Anime\" flags=\"none\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crunchyroll has confirmed it will stream the Kagurabachi anime adaptation from April 2027, including Singapore. 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