Is Reversebachi real? Exploring the alternate Kagurabachi series

Kagurabachi is the story of Chihiro Rokuhira seeking revenge with a cursed sword against a terrible organization. Recently, fans have also created an alternate origin, called Reversebachi, where Chihiro is cheerful instead of brooding, has white hair, and Shiba has black hair and other inversions.

No, Reversebachi is not real. It is a fan-created and imaginative alternate, not an official spinoff or alternate series. This is a playful reinterpretation, circulating through fan communities and social media conversations.

Exploring the alternate Kagurabachi series named Reversebachi

In the serious atmosphere of Kagurabachi, illustrated by the heinous revenge arc, the fandom has created its own version called Reversebachi, which flips the dynamics of the story upside down. Reversebachi reimagines a Chihiro who is all positivity and fun instead of revenge-driven, with his usual dark hair, swapped with epic white hair.

The other characters are also given goofy redesigns. The character Shiba, for example, is represented with black hair instead of his usual form, giving a feeling of total inversion; it is funny and jarring at the same time. The idea of Reversebachi doesn't alter the fundamental structure of the story; it serves as a parody, an over-exaggeration of the same significant differences for humor and creativity.

Reversebachi offers a fan-made, humorous take on Kagurabachi (Image via Shueisha)

Reversebachi follows a pattern that has been noted in fandoms for manga, as seen with other popular manga series, such as Jujutsu Kaisen. There are often projections of absurd reverse ideas during hiatuses.

For example, the readers of Kagurabachi clearly needed fun during their break weeks, so Reversebachi filled the gap between hiatuses and kept the community active and entertained. It is neither canon nor serious. Its appeal is the mutual comprehension that it is a light-hearted getaway from the darkness of the main narrative.

"It is so refreshing to see such a joyful protaganist for once," a fan mentioned.

"ITS REVERSING TIME," someone expressed.

"Can’t wait to meet the Hershaku," a fan described.

"This fandom is insane lmfao," a fan mentioned.

Responses to Reversebachi have been as vibrant as the idea itself. There are some fans who enjoy the light-hearted feeling of a once-serious hero and say it is refreshing to see such a happy protagonist for a change.

Others celebrate its arrival as a reminder that it's break week time again, with a slogan being called out as a battle cry by those looking to indulge in the absurdity. Most just wonder at the fandom's limitless creativity, adoringly describing the fanbase as insane.

Reversebachi can never become a reality outside of the fans' imaginations, yet its popularity is proof of how much audiences are invested in the original work. By flipping the story upside down, the fandom not only amuses itself but deepens its collective culture. This reminds everyone there's always time for laughter, even in a world founded on revenge.

Final thoughts

Reversebachi is not real; it only exists as a fan-made parody, born out of the creativity of the community during the break weeks of Kagurabachi. It takes the characters, flips their personality and design, and offers a ridiculous contrast to the grim revenge theme of the series.

The idea has thrived as a shared inside joke and has served to keep the fandom entertained and united. Reversebachi demonstrates the passion and creativity of fandoms around Kagurabachi and how a completely serious story can bring forth humor.

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Mudassir Kamran is an Anime Journalist at Sportskeeda and has over four years of experience covering the anime and manga industry. With a degree in Data Science, he brings analytical precision and structured research to his writing, ensuring factual accuracy and thoughtful insight in every piece.

His passion for anime was sparked by Death Note, whose psychological depth and gripping narrative inspired him to dive deeper into the medium. Over time, Mudassir developed a strong admiration for creators like Isayama sensei, Oda sensei, and Toriyama sensei—praising their visionary storytelling and global influence.

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