Anime Kagurabachi, based on a next-generation flagship title from Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha), will kick off Part 2 of “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour starting in September 2026, featuring premiere screenings of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 at conventions in Johannesburg and Melbourne.

“Kagurabachi” (Original Author: Takeru Hokazono), currently serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump, has surpassed a cumulative circulation of 4 million copies (including digital editions).
A stellar team of creators has been assembled for the project. Production will be handled by CyberAgent group company animation studio, Cypic (Umamusume: Cinderella Gray, The Summer Hikaru Died), the anime boasts an all-star staff, including Director Tetsuya Takeuchi (Action Animation Director on Sword Art Online II, Battle Scene Storyboards/Episode Director/Animation Director on Heavenly Delusion) and Character Designer Keigo Sasaki (Blue Exorcist, The Seven Deadly Sins). The protagonist, Chihiro Rokuhira, is voiced by Taihi Kimura, winner of the Best New Actor award at the 2025 Seiyu Awards.

Following the success of “Kagurabachi” Anime World Tour Part 1, which started in July 2026, Part 2 has now been officially confirmed. The first 20 minutes of Episode 1 will be screened at “Comic Con Africa” (Johannesburg) and “PAX Aus” (Melbourne). Additionally, special panel sessions featuring anime producers will also take place.
Additionally, further information regarding Part 3 and details for the Tour Final in Japan are scheduled to be revealed this autumn.

Stay tuned for this new generation of “strikes” as the excitement spreads across five continents!

Location: Johannesburg
Date & Time: Sunday, September 27, 2026 • 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM SAST
Venue: Johannesburg Expo Centre (Room: Anime Cinema)
Details:
・Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1
・Special appearance by anime staff
Panel Session Guests: Kenta Suzuki (Producer of “Kagurabachi” Anime) *Honorifics omitted
*Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Official Website: https://comicconafrica.co.za/

Location: Melbourne
Date & Time: Sunday, October 11, 2026 • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM AEDT
Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (Room: Quokka Theater)
Details:
・Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1
・Special appearance by anime staff
Panel Session Guests: Kenta Suzuki (Producer of “Kagurabachi” Anime) *Honorifics omitted
*Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Official Website: https://aus.paxsite.com/en-us.html

Source: Press Release

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