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...
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.
... Na. ... This story isn't Pre mature. It's not even a developing baby yet. Not a fetus, not even a zygote. At best it's a Gamete, a sperm cell or the egg. There has been borderline zero development. Missing hand, main cast, magic swords, main bad guy. That's it
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.
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
They might actually do a pretty decent job. It’s pretty much just sword fighting and light magical effects, most of which can be done practically without the use of too much cgi
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
Dark topics with no humor breaks would just break people. Even Berserk has time for Guts to breathe once in a while, so it feels like they're truly human
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???
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
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
I also assume that he will need to reforge enten either unlocking the fourth ability I mentioned or unlocking entens true potential well beyond his father's scope.
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
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
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?
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.
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"
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.
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
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
Yet with this one for the last few months on the podcast he was calling it average and mid. Now he's all of a sudden calling it good once it got more popular
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
You know what's funny, I didn't see any of thr memes etc. Before it came out saw it on my Shonen jump app and got hooked just like Sakamoto days and kaijuu 8
Hey I have question or more like an idea that pop in my head after reviewing jjk chapter 250 could yuta copy someone's CT after getting hit by it,but then I realized while I'm typing this that it couldn't be because yuta uses jakups ladder as the domains hit afect
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...
Exactly, sometimes we just need thesame Mac and cheese but made well
Kagurabachi is the tastiest burger I've ever taste.
demon slayer is also another prime example, nothing reinvented but everything is polished and presented so well and entertaining.
@@DiegoMantilla Kaguraburger
@@omabang5002Am... I want double kagurabachiburger and small sojo coke please, oh and some shiba naggies too
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.
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.
Sojo was such a great character
Bro where it’s at now peak
auction starting in a few days i’m looking forward to how it plays out🔥
Enough time has passed
yea as somone who reads weekly i have to admit its peak
Tenoí
Are you peak because you’re Tenoí? or are you Tenoí because you’re peak?
@@top_gege_hateryes
... Na. ...
This story isn't Pre mature.
It's not even a developing baby yet.
Not a fetus, not even a zygote.
At best it's a Gamete, a sperm cell or the egg.
There has been borderline zero development.
Missing hand, main cast, magic swords, main bad guy.
That's it
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.
I read this somewhere before...
@@Flamme-Sanabi This ain’t a graded essay, I can re-use my own work
@@embrefrosste6044 ah, I see.
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
I started Kagurabachi for the meme but man it’s actually peak
Hella cap but alr. It's not that good but like I see what you mean
@@mrow33is very good but is still only has 40 chapters and doing hella good is not peak YET but is still getting is footing
Can’t wait to see how Netflix Live Action Fucks this up in 10 years
Can't wait to come back to this comment when they do😂😂
Fr. It'll be hilarious 😂😂😂
They might actually do a pretty decent job. It’s pretty much just sword fighting and light magical effects, most of which can be done practically without the use of too much cgi
yeah let me comment on this so i can come back to this comment
@@wanloveph CGI isn't really the main problem with Netflix adaptations.
Honestly, any kagurabachi content will keep me coming back
Has he been?
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
It’s about to get even better!
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
Ii😢iii😢
Dark topics with no humor breaks would just break people. Even Berserk has time for Guts to breathe once in a while, so it feels like they're truly human
@@Aedlmonrlit’s great Puck and Isidro exist to give the party a break from the bleak atmosphere sometimes
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!!!!
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???
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
I’m read for more content.
So glad i gave it a chance its heat for sure
Been waiting for weeks for you to make this video! Thank you!
I hope nick makes more vids on kagurabachi, it's really good
Cant wait for this to became an anime its gonna slap hard af
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
Yessss, more Kagurabachi content! I really like what I’ve read so far and I recommend it to anyone else curious about it👍
200 years after the jjk manga ends , kagurabachi takes place
More of this please 🙏🏼 I’ve been reading since release and I need your input
Finally, some great Kagurabachi content 🙏
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!!
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.
FINALLY HE DROPPED THE VIDEO KAGURABACHI IS UP🔥🔥
Glad Kagurabachi got a reprint of it's 1st volume as well as MamaYuYu
Oh but nick I thought that was JJK?! Just kidding it is!
Already 20,000 chapters, absolutely phenomenal.
I wanna see more of this manga❤
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!!!
Cloud Gouger is actually a pretty unique and badass name
Keep up the awesome work and videos Nick love the video
Agreed. Loving it so far.
I bet as new gen
Kagurabachi needs to be animated already it’s mangas been so good
First 18 chapters of kagurabachi are godly
This and kaiju 8 have me hooked
It’s a breath of fresh air to have an mc who has unique powers, rather than just having a super strong punch.
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
Love the content !:)
John Wick vibes. I hope they animate it with justice.
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.
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.
The whole thing is very reminiscent of Rave and I’m here for it
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
We're so kagura-back.
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.
Hey thanks nick you gave me an intresting idea for my own power system btw not stealing from kagurabachi.
36 chapters in and I think we have something special here.
Kagura Bachi changed my life
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.
I also assume that he will need to reforge enten either unlocking the fourth ability I mentioned or unlocking entens true potential well beyond his father's scope.
@user-hh1tj3dm7w you are funny in the head thinking I'd fall for this 🤣
Not sure, there were only three fish.
@@Flamme-Sanabi for now yes but it's more than possible that he is the key to the fourth ability
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
I haven't heard of it till you mentioned it and then I read all of it
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
It’s actually really good. The overall idea is simple but being used effectively. The fights are also great.
Wait, doesnt Nishiki summons a tri-coloured goldfish, not all three goldfish?
Beautiful
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?
Or maybe even see him attempt to craft his own enchanted blade for some reason down the line?
I texted the GC about it after I read the first chapter. This manga is outrageously good.
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.
Definitely here for Kagurabachi
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"
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.
As with many others, I started for the memes and stayed because it's VERY good.
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
The power of some good memes is godly.
It's not second for me. Give wild strawberry a shot
Was wondering when you'd get to this one!
Me searching for a new manga to read ----> Nick introducing a new one
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.
If you’re not watching their podcast you’re missing out on the best anime podcasts on any platform
PLEASE MORE CONTENT!!!
Well now ihave to buy this manga. And cant wait for.the anime i kind want a more traditional shonen
Start making content abt this please
Hoping we get more good fights like Sojo vs Chihiro
Chihiro's training arc will be epic
Enough time has passed.
thx for the KB gas
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
Kill bill as a shonen manga is not what I thought I needed
Why are you not covering these chapters?
I Hope the manga will be released in Germany too 🇩🇪🙏
The amount of times nick has said “best new gen” has to be in the double digits at this point
Yet with this one for the last few months on the podcast he was calling it average and mid. Now he's all of a sudden calling it good once it got more popular
@@darknesswave100 for real?
Not going to lie listening to Nick and watching it was a great choice.
Honestly I don’t think I ever heard a story like that before
Simply TENOÍ
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
Ayoooo? 🤨📸
You should do a review of gokurakugi or nue’s exorcist
You know what's funny, I didn't see any of thr memes etc. Before it came out saw it on my Shonen jump app and got hooked just like Sakamoto days and kaijuu 8
Hey I have question or more like an idea that pop in my head after reviewing jjk chapter 250 could yuta copy someone's CT after getting hit by it,but then I realized while I'm typing this that it couldn't be because yuta uses jakups ladder as the domains hit afect
Loved this manga once the first chapter dropped super fire
Wait... Ah rarity? A father raising his soooooon 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
We don’t have samurai revenge manga now they used to be but not now
Bachi bros unite
You should analyze Shaman King Oversouls.
Omg finnalyyyyy kagurabachiiiii 😂
I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on kaiju no.8 so far unless you’re waiting for the anime to start🤔
Is like watching a bunch of anime at once