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Offered for sale is an original Japanese Weekly Shonen Jump #42 from 2023, professionally graded Beckett 6.0 with White Pages.
This landmark issue features the debut of Kagurabachi, the Japanese action-fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Takeru Hokazono.
The magazine contains Kagurabachi Chapter 1 and features the first appearances of Chihiro Rokuhira, Togo Shiba, Kunishige Rokuhira, and the Hishaku organization, as identified on the Beckett grading label.
The front cover prominently features Chihiro Rokuhira wielding his sword, making this the original Japanese cover debut of the series as well as its first serialized chapter.
Kagurabachi follows Chihiro Rokuhira, the son of a legendary swordsmith, as he pursues revenge and seeks to recover powerful enchanted blades stolen by his enemies.
Since its debut, Kagurabachi has attracted international attention for its cinematic sword-fighting sequences, supernatural abilities, distinctive artwork, and revenge-driven storyline.
Upcoming Anime Adaptation:
Kagurabachi has officially been announced for a television anime adaptation scheduled to premiere in April 2027.
The anime is being produced by Cypic, with an international simulcast announced for Crunchyroll.
This original debut publication predates the anime adaptation, collected manga volumes, and international releases, making it an appealing collectible for fans interested in the earliest publication history of the franchise.
Publication Details:
Publication Name: Weekly Shonen Jump
Issue Number: 42
Publication Year: 2023
Cover Date: October 2, 2023
Original Japanese Release Date: September 19, 2023
Publisher: Shueisha
Country of Publication: Japan
Language: Japanese
Publication Frequency: Weekly
Format: Original Japanese Manga Anthology Magazine
Featured Series: Kagurabachi
Creator: Takeru Hokazono
Cover Artist: Takeru Hokazono
Featured Chapter: Kagurabachi Chapter 1
Key Significance: First serialized appearance of Kagurabachi
First Appearances: Chihiro Rokuhira, Togo Shiba, Kunishige Rokuhira, and the Hishaku
Cover Significance: Original Japanese debut cover featuring Chihiro Rokuhira
Additional Featured Series: One Piece and Sakamoto Days
Grading Information:
Grading Company: Beckett
Grade: 6.0
Page Quality: White Pages
Certification Number: 26-20BC7DA-016
Holder: Oversized Beckett protective encapsulation with custom illustrated label
Condition:
Professionally graded Beckett 6.0 with White Pages.
The original Japanese magazine remains encapsulated inside its oversized Beckett protective holder.
The front cover retains bold red, black, and white artwork featuring Chihiro Rokuhira with his sword.
Visible condition characteristics include general handling wear, surface imperfections, and wear consistent with the professionally assigned grade.
The magazine displays some discoloration and aging along the visible page edges, particularly when viewed through the sides and bottom of the protective holder.
The original Japanese magazine spine remains visible through the encapsulation and retains its colorful printed graphics.
The rear cover features an original Japanese HMAEN Tokyo handbag advertisement.
The oversized Beckett protective holder appears intact in the provided photographs, with possible minor exterior handling or storage marks.
The magazine has not been removed from its professionally graded holder. Interior pages have not been independently inspected beyond Beckett’s professional grading assessment.
Please carefully review all provided photographs for the exact condition of the magazine, front cover, back cover, spine, page edges, grading label, and protective case.
An original Japanese debut publication for collectors of Kagurabachi, Takeru Hokazono, Chihiro Rokuhira, first manga appearances, and professionally graded Weekly Shonen Jump magazines.
