Enough time has passed

Kagurabachi is a prime example of the fact that you don't need to reinvent the wheel,many of those tropes exist for a reason,because they work,not everything needs to be a super complex deconstruction of tropes and methods of storytelling that have been consistently effective tools for centuries,the majority of the time,keeping it simple is more effective than overcomplicating things...

With this Cloud Gouger arc (that's what I've been calling it) being over, I hope we get more antagonists that challenge Chihiro's mindset like Sojo.

Can’t wait to see how Netflix Live Action Fucks this up in 10 years

A lot of what makes Kagura Bachi work for me is the characters. I mean, to a certain degree, a lot of the side characters are not that interesting. But to me, Chihiro is such a compelling and likeable protagonist that he makes other characters more fun by interacting with them. The first chapter really doesn’t do him justice, I think. He’s not a saint like Tanjiro, but he’s also not a total edgelord. He’s… logical. His father mentions it in one of his flashbacks. He’s really not the type of guy to stay on the revenge path. The fact that he continuously watches these gangs doing horrible things, using his scar as a daily reminder not only of his father’s death but of all the pain and suffering still being caused by sorcerers, it really seems like he’s genuinely at risk of abandoning this quest to go and live a normal life the second he stops trying to remind himself why he does it. He’s developed these strategies to trick his own brain into staying in the game because he knows that dealing with the swords is so important. That’s what makes the side characters so good, to me. The fact that Chihiro has friends. His quest for revenge and justice haven’t driven him into isolation. He needs the support of these people now more than ever, to be there for him when he needs it and to be proud of him for how much he’s already accomplished. He wouldn’t have the strength to keep fighting if he were actually at rock bottom. And I think Char’s healing power is sort of the embodiment of that: he’s so worn down from the spiritual and physical toll of so many consecutive battles that he’s only able to fight Sojo because of other people paying back his kindness.

It never occurred to me to think of Chihiro's dad as an Oppenheimer like figure but you're absolutely right. They're WMD's and we have no idea how many lives those blades have ended.

I started Kagurabachi for the meme but man it’s actually peak

Honestly, any kagurabachi content will keep me coming back

I’ve been reading since it first came out, ( as with sakamoto days and so on ) I’ve never been more excited to learn about how the power systems and etc works! Can’t wait for the next one

I think a lot of Kagurabachi’s success is that the it hits a dark enough tone to be more mature (Char’s whole deal, serious discussion of what it means to make and use weapons, etc) while still being light enough to do silly goofy shonen stuff, and, because of that contrast, it doesn’t feel like it’s trying too hard

No other manga started as this, no other, only kagurabachi. Kagurabachi the best one, the most popular, amazing, enough time has passed, peak joy man! :D

He just made it so much more complex then I thought it was, yet easy to understand, thanks for helping me appreciate this manga!

Yesssss, I’ve been wanting Nick to cover Kagurabachi again!!!!

Kagurabachi is amazing! Sojo was such a great villian

Kagurabachi is so good!! I’ve read it since the first chapter released and i’ve always been impressed by it

So glad i gave it a chance its heat for sure

Cant wait for this to became an anime its gonna slap hard af

200 years after the jjk manga ends , kagurabachi takes place

The author LOVES Batman, and inspired by Tarantino and John Wick. You can immediately see the inspirations instantly if you read this manga, also he's pretty good for a newcomer in his panel composition and fluidity, my God, I can see the movements in his drawings, it is very amazing as an action manga. This is the proof that you don't need gimmicks or even booba in creating a great manga (relatively speaking by the author's very limited experience) and be very enjoyable. Solid 8/10 for me.

Yessss, more Kagurabachi content! I really like what I’ve read so far and I recommend it to anyone else curious about it👍

Been waiting for weeks for you to make this video! Thank you!

I’ve started so many new mangas and I haven’t seen one hit its stride this quickly. Only took like 15 chapters for this series to feel refined and fleshed out. Looking forward to the future of this

Bruh… samurai/assassin main character w a cool calm collected CALCULATED personality. Organization of mages… special forces / teams at that… unique element swords… decent story pacing... if u let ur imagination use the info U're given it all connects like how u read ANY BOOK...WTF how can u not like this???

Cloud Gouger is actually a pretty unique and badass name

I hope nick makes more vids on kagurabachi, it's really good

Already 20,000 chapters, absolutely phenomenal.

Oh but nick I thought that was JJK?! Just kidding it is!

More of this please 🙏🏼 I’ve been reading since release and I need your input

I first heard the hype but wanted to see how it performed afterwards and now I still hear people talk about it. Will for certain pick it up!!

It’s a breath of fresh air to have an mc who has unique powers, rather than just having a super strong punch.

Finally, some great Kagurabachi content 🙏

Glad Kagurabachi got a reprint of it's 1st volume as well as MamaYuYu

FINALLY HE DROPPED THE VIDEO KAGURABACHI IS UP🔥🔥

Kagurabachi needs to be animated already it’s mangas been so good

I wanna see more of this manga❤

John Wick vibes. I hope they animate it with justice.

The whole thing is very reminiscent of Rave and I’m here for it

Agreed. Loving it so far.

First 18 chapters of kagurabachi are godly

Actually, what’s even more interesting is why Char was kidnapped and repeatedly butchered by Sojo: the idea that her cells could be used to recreate another enchanted blade. So there’s another subtle plot line of the “arms race” that happens when a powerful weapon is made and used, which ties to the paradox of the blacksmith’s legacy.

I love Kagurabachi. It’s fairly formulaic for a shōnen but in a good way! It’s not trying to reinvent the wheel. It gives us our favourite shōnen tropes in great characters, interesting world-building, and a compelling plot. Also I ♥️ Char so much!!!

It’s a good manga. Especially because the MC is a master of Less Talk, All Sword jutsu.

Sounds like Akame ga kill x JK x demon slayer. Especially the power system with the enchanted blade reminds me of Kaiser weapons in Akame ga kill

This and kaiju 8 have me hooked

Keep up the awesome work and videos Nick love the video

Imma say this now since it's early enough to disprove it later on. Enten will unlock a fourth ability that embodys what chihiro's father wanted to ensure his son does. Bring out understanding whether as an illusion, or sharing his spirit energy to the enemies hoping to end a war peacefully and no not like indoctrination or infinite tsukiomi. More like izanami.

We're so kagura-back.

Is it wrong that I feel kinda sad the praise for it is no longer sarcastic? Im super happy that it is unironically a good series and is earning its popularity, but it was so funny when everyone was teasing

Kagurabachi is amazing. Chihiro is a great protagonist. The side characters are great. It has a very dark tone to it. Detective/mafia/supernatural storyline is just so good.

36 chapters in and I think we have something special here.

Love the content !:)

Kagura Bachi changed my life

So the abilities the MC use are from the sword itself. While I do realize the enchanted blade is a major part of the story I wonder if we'll ever see the MCs personal magic?

Beautiful

It's not second for me. Give wild strawberry a shot

I was really unsure about this mamgs when it first came out and even now chapters sometimes feel like they're approaching the axe, but I'm glad it's getting good attention.

Calling it peak when there dandadan and sakamoto days is actually a crime

i didnt even realize this was blowing up so much i saw the manga on the shonen app and was like alright il bite now im hooked and waiting for the anime

I haven't heard of it till you mentioned it and then I read all of it

The amount of times nick has said “best new gen” has to be in the double digits at this point

Man I just finished chapter 17 and I can honestly say that it’s incredibly interesting,slower burn, similarity to other good anime/manga but does just enough to separate itself

Well now ihave to buy this manga. And cant wait for.the anime i kind want a more traditional shonen

Sojo is definitely in the contenders for the best villains in Weekly Shounen Jump. Dude was skilled, mastered Cloud Gouger in a week, cool and calculated. I hope Hiyuki will live up to the hype.

Hey thanks nick you gave me an intresting idea for my own power system btw not stealing from kagurabachi.

It’s actually really good. The overall idea is simple but being used effectively. The fights are also great.

Definitely here for Kagurabachi

As with many others, I started for the memes and stayed because it's VERY good.

The power of some good memes is godly.

I texted the GC about it after I read the first chapter. This manga is outrageously good.

Honestly I don’t think I ever heard a story like that before

Omg finnalyyyyy kagurabachiiiii 😂

*are we eligible to put kagura as a top swordsman in shonen?* 😂

As the ad was playing my internet cut out and so when the it got the video it was stuck on the first frame. You look like you’re going through all the symptoms of the Post-Nut condition

Me searching for a new manga to read ----> Nick introducing a new one

For me its Ichigo's realization that Shiro is him. That no man is absolute good and no one's motives are absolute selflessness, that at the heart of us all there is a beast full of needs, wants, and *instinct* . In short he realizes that purity of motive or purpose isn't enough and thus that he is both monster and man, the same as us all. Which yeah is also Yuji's acknowledgement of Mahito as humanity's reflection. But it feels more personal than Yuji's moment, which Ichigo's is in my opinion.

Bachi bros unite

Chihiro's training arc will be epic

If you’re not watching their podcast you’re missing out on the best anime podcasts on any platform

Kill bill as a shonen manga is not what I thought I needed

Hoping we get more good fights like Sojo vs Chihiro

Was wondering when you'd get to this one!

Simply TENOÍ

Enough time has passed.

It sounds really good, I'll surely start buying the manga, I may even get some other people I know interested in it, it surely has caught my eye.

Not going to lie listening to Nick and watching it was a great choice.

You should read and do a video on “Daemons of the Shadow realm” It is arakawa’s newest fantasy manga since she wrote full metal alchemist It’s very good quality and one of the funnest reads I’ve done lately

Whens the video on Gushing over Magical Girls coming out? Frieren, Apothecary Diaries, TSUKIMICHI, and the best anime of the year "The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash"

Is like watching a bunch of anime at once

I thought he made the seventh blade himself since it was made after the war and after the father brought home the fish

I really hope we get a deeper explanation of Sorcery, especially since we have characters who want to learn it.

PLEASE MORE CONTENT!!!

thx for the KB gas

Nick, for the love of god. Read how Dandadan is spelled and sound it out in your head. It's Dan-da-dan. Not Da-Dan-Da-Dan. Read Nicholas. Read.

We don’t have samurai revenge manga now they used to be but not now

I Hope the manga will be released in Germany too 🇩🇪🙏

Definitely not best new gen, but for sure a very good manga depending on how it goes later on. Definitely a hard second at the pace its going

I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on kaiju no.8 so far unless you’re waiting for the anime to start🤔

The first 3 chapters ya thats because the community just literally glazzed it up i saw the memes, but is it actually good now is all i was worried about

Loved this manga once the first chapter dropped super fire

i bet the auction will that the other swords and their swordsman for sale, and then they behead those swordsman at the auction causing the whole world to explode hahaha