Kagurabachi Wins Top Honors at Next Manga Awards 2024
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Kagurabachi Takes First Place
The results of the Next Manga Awards 2024 have been announced, and the action-packed title, Kagurabachi, has taken the first place for the print manga category. This announcement marks another milestone for Takeru Hokazono’s creation, which has quickly captured the hearts of manga fans worldwide.
A Viral Hit
Kagurabachi debuted last September in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump and is set to be released in English this fall via Viz Media. The story, filled with swords, the yakuza, and sorcerers, is a gripping revenge tale that went viral during its release month. Memes framed it as one of the greatest manga ever made, further amplifying its popularity. In March of this year, it placed seventh in the Manga We Want to See Animated 2024 ranking.
Web Manga Winner: Girl Meets Rock!
In the web manga category, the music drama Girl Meets Rock! (Futsu no Kei-On Bu) emerged as the winner. Written by Kuwahali and illustrated by Tetsuo Ideuchi, this series started serialization in Shonen Jump in January 2024. The story follows a first-year high school student who joins the light music club, capturing the essence of youth and music. Though it was available on Manga Plus, it was recently removed from the service.
Runner-Ups and Honorable Mentions
The runner-ups for the Next Manga Awards 2024’s print category were Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun if: Episode of Mafia by Hiroja and Nishi Osamu and Tsumiki Ogami. These titles, while not taking the top spot, continue to enjoy popularity and critical acclaim.