Kagurabachi Chapter 133 arrives on October 4, 2026, continuing the flashback arc that introduced the formidable swordsman Ibuki Misaka in the previous chapter. The series returned from its long hiatus in August 2026 and is now publishing weekly in Weekly Shonen Jump. Chapter 133 picks up with Shiba standing face-to-face with Misaka in Kitakyushu, setting up what looks like a tense and revealing encounter.
- Chapter number: 133
- Release date: October 4, 2026 (Sunday)
- Release time: 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET / 4:00 PM BST / 8:30 PM IST / 12:00 AM JST (Monday)
- Where to read: Viz Media and Shueisha’s MANGA Plus app (free, same-day as Japan)
- Manga status: Ongoing, weekly release
- Author: Takeru Hokazono
- Previous chapter: Chapter 132, “巳坂” (Misaka)
- Anime adaptation: Confirmed for April 2027
Kagurabachi Chapter 133 Release Date and Time
Kagurabachi Chapter 133 releases on Sunday, October 4, 2026, according to confirmed official sources. The chapter follows the series’ standard weekly schedule, dropping simultaneously worldwide on the same day it appears in Japan.
Here is the exact release time for major regions:
- Pacific Time (PT): 8:00 AM
- Eastern Time (ET): 11:00 AM
- Central Time (CT): 10:00 AM
- British Summer Time (BST): 4:00 PM
- Central European Time (CEST): 5:00 PM
- India Standard Time (IST): 8:30 PM
- Japan Standard Time (JST): 12:00 AM, Monday, October 5
The manga went on a scheduled hiatus starting from Weekly Shonen Jump issue 31 on June 29, 2026, and returned in August 2026. Chapter 133 is the second chapter since that return, following Chapter 132’s release in late September.
Where to Read Kagurabachi Chapter 133 Online
Kagurabachi Chapter 133 will be available to read on Viz Media and Shueisha’s MANGA Plus app, the two official platforms for the series in English and multiple other languages.
The MANGA Plus app offers the latest three chapters for free, plus the first three chapters of every ongoing series. Readers can access the newest chapter on the same day it releases in Japan, with no delay. The service supports English, Spanish, Thai, Portuguese, Indonesian, Russian, French, German, and Vietnamese.
Viz Media also publishes the series digitally and in print volumes. As of May 2026, 11 tankobon volumes have been released in Japan, with the 12th volume scheduled for September 4, 2026. The series has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since September 2023.
Kagurabachi Chapter 132 Recap: Ibuki Misaka Arrives
Chapter 132 introduced Ibuki Misaka, a swordsman from Kitakyushu with a distinctive tattoo around his eye, during a flashback involving Kunishige Rokuhira and Shiba. Kunishige identified Misaka as one of the most capable candidates to wield the Enchanted Blades, noting his conviction and mastery of swordsmanship.
Misaka had previously dueled with Itsuo Shirakai two years ago and survived the encounter, which speaks to his strength. In the present timeline, Shiba travels to Kitakyushu to investigate Misaka and discovers his mixed reputation. Authorities see him as a delinquent, but many civilians view him as a local hero because his targets are criminals and corrupt individuals.
The Sorcery Bureau considers Misaka an enemy due to his involvement in sorcery-related incidents and contacts Shiba to warn him away. But Shiba has already met Misaka by the chapter’s end, standing face-to-face with the infamous swordsman in a scene that sets up the next chapter’s confrontation.
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What to Expect From Kagurabachi Chapter 133
Chapter 133 will likely continue the Shiba and Misaka encounter that ended Chapter 132, exploring whether Shiba follows the Sorcery Bureau’s instructions or pursues Misaka’s abilities on his own.
Misaka’s connection to the Sorcery Bureau and the ongoing sword-bearer selection process are expected to receive more attention. Kunishige previously identified several potential candidates, including Samura, a mysterious female sword-bearer, Urita, and Misaka himself. Chapter 133 could expand on how the Bureau’s involvement with Misaka complicates that selection.
The flashback arc has been building toward revealing more about the Enchanted Blades’ origins and the people who once wielded them. Misaka’s relationship with Samura and his history with Shirakai remain open threads that Chapter 133 could address.
Kagurabachi’s Hiatus and Return Explained
Kagurabachi went on a scheduled hiatus from June 29, 2026, due to author Takeru Hokazono’s health. The break was announced as a temporary measure, with the series resuming in August 2026. No new chapters were published in July 2026.
The series returned to Weekly Shonen Jump with renewed energy, immediately diving into a dark flashback arc focused on Kunishige Rokuhira’s past and the original generation of Enchanted Blade wielders. Chapter 132 marked the first proper introduction of Ibuki Misaka, a character whose presence had been hinted at in earlier chapters.
An anime adaptation of Kagurabachi is confirmed for April 2027, adding to the series’ growing profile since its September 2023 debut.
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Kagurabachi continues to build momentum with each weekly release, and Chapter 133 looks set to deliver the payoff from the Shiba-Misaka confrontation that Chapter 132 set up.
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