Observed Signal · Sep 8, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: PR Newswire: Advertising & Marketing · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Kagurabachi Anime World Tour Part 2 Announced for 2026
The anime adaptation of Kagurabachi, based on the manga by Takeru Hokazono, will continue its global promotional tour with Part 2 of the Anime World Tour. Starting in September 2026, the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 will be screened at Comic Con Africa in Johannesburg and PAX Aus in Melbourne, with panel sessions featuring producer Kenta Suzuki. The tour follows the success of Part 1, which began at Anime Expo in July 2026 and included stops in Paris, Mannheim, Washington D.C., and New York. The anime is produced by Cypic, a CyberAgent group company, with broadcast and streaming scheduled for April 2027 on platforms including Crunchyroll, MUSE, and SMG HOLDINGS.
Minor promotional event for an anime, not directly relevant to AdTech industry.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Anime World Tour Part 2 includes screenings at Comic Con Africa (Sept 27, 2026) and PAX Aus (Oct 11, 2026).
- Part 1 of the tour had screenings at Anime Expo, Japan Expo, AnimagiC, Otakon, and Anime NYC in 2026.
- Production is led by animation studio Cypic, part of the CyberAgent group.
- Anime scheduled to broadcast and stream from April 2027 on Crunchyroll, MUSE, and SMG HOLDINGS.
- Cumulative circulation of Kagurabachi manga has surpassed 4 million copies.
Connected Companies & Entities
2 Entities mapped“Kagurabachi, based on a next-generation flagship title from Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha)”
“Production Committee Leads: Shochiku & CyberAgent”
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