Kagurabachi chapter 42 release date and time, where to read, what to expect, and more

Kagurabachi chapter 42 is scheduled to be released on Monday, July 22, 2024, in Weekly Shonen Jump's 34th issue, according to the official MANGA Plus website. However, due to the differences in time zones, most international manga readers can read the chapter on July 22, 2024.

The previous chapter of Kagurabachi saw Hiyuki Kagari join Chihiro to fight against Kyora Sazanami, who demonstrated the various abilities of Magatsumi (Shinuchi) Enchanted Blade. Chihiro also utilized the power of Flame Bone to unleash a stronger version of Kuro.

Meanwhile, the preview image of Kyora proceeded with the auction, starting the blade's bidding with one billion. Given how the chapter ended, fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Kagurabachi chapter 42.

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Kagurabachi chapter 42 release date and time

According to MANGA Plus, Kagurabachi chapter 42 will be released on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 12 am JST in Weekly Shonen Jump issue #34.

However, due to the varying time zones, most readers outside Japan can digitally access the chapter on Sunday, July 22, 2024.

The release dates and timings for Kagurabachi chapter 42, as per the different time zones, are mentioned below:

Time Zones	Date	Time
Pacific Daylight Time	Sunday, July 21	8 AM
Eastern Daylight Time	Sunday, July 21	11 AM
Greenwich Mean Time	Sunday, July 21	3 PM
Central European Time	Sunday, July 21	4 PM
Indian Standard Time	Sunday, July 21	8:30 PM
Philippine Standard Time	Sunday, July 21	11 PM
Japanese Standard Time	Monday, July 22	12 AM
Australian Central Standard Time	Monday, July 22	12:30 AM

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Where to read Kagurabachi chapter 42?

Kyora wields Shinuchi (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)

Manga enthusiasts who want to read Takeru Hokazono's Kagurabachi chapter 42 can do so on multiple Shueisha-affiliated platforms, like the MANGA Plus website, the MANGA Plus app, the Shonen Jump+ app, and the official VIZ Media's website.

Only the first and the latest three chapters will be available for free reading, while fans have to pay subscription fees to read the rest of the chapters on these platforms.

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Kagurabachi chapter 41 recap

The chapter begins with the crowd at the Rakuzaichi auction witnessing the clash between Shinuchi and Enten. Meanwhile, Kyora Sazanami realizes that either the sword saint or the blade is trying to possess him. Although he understands that it's the price of the blessings, he refuses to be controlled.

Standing at the podium, Kyora Sazanami's preview declares that he will demonstrate a fraction of Shinuchi's powers to defeat Chihiro Rokuhira. He uses various abilities, such as Spider and Dragon Fly, but Hiyuki Kagari arrives in time to save the protagonist.

Kyora uses Spider on Chihiro (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)

She tells Chihiro that Hakuri has already filled in the details for her. Meanwhile, Rokuhira suggests they must prioritize saving the prisoners in the subspace. However, they both realize that it's essential to defeat Kyora first.

Hiyuki observes Kyora's wounds and wonders how the sorcerer is still alive. She speculates it's because of Shinuchi's powers. The Kamunabi sorcerer tells Chihiro that it's not possible to stave off Shinuchi's sorcery skills without the explosiveness of Flame Bone.

Chihiro cloaks his arm with Flame Bone (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)

Interestingly, Chihiro Rokuhira showcases his trump card. He uses Aka to imbue his left hand with the Flame Bone's power, which he absorbed during his previous fight against Hiyuki. The Enten-user demonstrates a Kuro enchanted with Flame Bone's fire at Kyora, who dodges the attack.

The sorcerer counters Chihiro's move with a new skill, Centipede, which sends shock waves surrounding the area. Meanwhile, in the auction room, Kyora's preview proceeds with the Rakuzaichi, starting Shinuchi's bidding with one billion. The chapter ends with the crowd going berserk to try and win the bidding for the Enchanted Blade.

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What to expect in Kagurabachi chapter 42? (speculative)

Chihiro and Hiyuki in Kagurabachi (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)

Considering how the chapter ended, Kagurabachi chapter 42 will likely show Chihiro Rokuhira and Hiyuki devise a strategy to stop Kyora Sazanami from demonstrating any more of Shinuchi aka Magatsumi's abilities.

On the other hand, Kamunabi's Shinuchi bidding team will do anything to win the blade's bidding. It remains to be seen whether Hakuri can come up with a new trick to stall the auction's proceedings.

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