Anime "KAGURABACHI" Unveils Details for Anime World Tour Part 1!

First 20 Minutes of Episode 1 Set for World Premiere Screenings at 4 Major Anime Conventions

TOKYO, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Anime Kagurabachi, based on a next-generation flagship title from Weekly Shonen Jump, will kick off Part 1 of "Kagurabachi" Anime World Tour starting in July 2026, featuring world premiere screenings at four major anime conventions across the globe.

Kagurabachi (Original Author: Takeru Hokazono), currently serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump, has surpassed a cumulative circulation of 4 million copies (as of May 1).
A stellar team of creators has been assembled for the project. Production will be handled by CyberAgent group company animation studio, Cypic (Umamusume: Cinderella Gray, The Summer Hikaru Died). The anime boasts an all-star staff, including Director Tetsuya Takeuchi (Action Animation Director on Sword Art Online II, Battle Scene Storyboards/Episode Director/Animation Director on Heavenly Delusion) and Character Designer Keigo Sasaki (Blue Exorcist, The Seven Deadly Sins). The protagonist, Chihiro Rokuhira, is voiced by Taihi Kimura, winner of the Best New Actor award at the 2025 Seiyu Awards.

Ahead of the anime's official broadcast in April 2027, the highly anticipated "Kagurabachi" Anime World Tour will feature exclusive preview screenings of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1 at "Anime Expo" (Los Angeles), "Anime NYC" (New York), "Japan Expo Paris" (Paris), and "AnimagiC" (Mannheim). Additionally, some of the events will host special panel sessions featuring voice actor Taihi Kimura as Chihiro Rokuhira, editor/ cross-media producer of "Kagurabachi" manga, and "Kagurabachi" anime producers.

These talk sessions will dive deep into the behind-the-scenes production and the creators' immense passion for the series.
We invite fans worldwide to witness the dawn of a new era as the first "stroke" of this epic saga is set into motion!

"KAGURABACHI" Anime World Tour Part 1 Overview

• "KAGURABACHI" Anime World Tour Special Site
  https://anime.kagurabachi.jp/en/worldtour/

• [Anime Expo] "Kagurabachi" Anime World Tour – World Premiere Screening at Anime Expo

Location: Los Angeles
Date & Time: Friday, July 3, 2026
                       4:45 - 6:05 PM PDT
Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center (Room: JW Marriott Diamond)
Details:
・Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1
・Special appearance by anime cast and staff
Panel Session Guests:
Taihi Kimura (as Chihiro Rokuhira), Takuro Imamura (Editor of "Kagurabachi" Manga), Koichi Yasuda (Producer of "Kagurabachi" Anime) *Honorifics omitted
*Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Official Website: https://www.anime-expo.org

• [Japan Expo] "Kagurabachi" Anime World Tour – Premiere Screening at Japan Expo

Location: Paris
Date & Time: Thursday, July 9, 2026
                       3:30 - 4:30 PM CEST
Venue: Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte (Room: Yuzu Stage)
Details:
・Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1
・Special appearance by anime staff
Panel Session Guests:
Riki Azuma (Cross-Media Producer of "Kagurabachi" Manga ), Koichi Yasuda (Producer of "Kagurabachi" Anime) *Honorifics omitted
*Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Official Website: https://www.japan-expo-france.jp/

• [AnimagiC] "Kagurabachi" Anime World Tour – Premiere Screening at AnimagiC

Location: Mannheim
Date & Time: Saturday, August 1, 2026
                       10:30 -11:00 PM CEST
Venue: Rosengarten Mannheim (Room: Mozart Hall)
Details:
・Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1
*Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Official Website: https://animagic.de/

• [Anime NYC 2026] "Kagurabachi" Anime World Tour – Premiere Screening at Anime NYC

Location: New York
Date & Time: Saturday, August 22, 2026 Time to be announced
Venue: Javits Convention Center (Room: Main Stage)
Details:
・Screening of the first 20 minutes of Episode 1
*Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Official Website: https://animenyc.com/

About KAGURABACHI

View Teaser Trailer: https://youtu.be/pC39732i1bA

Introduction
A single stroke opens a new era, cutting a path from Japan to the world—
Weekly Shonen Jump's Neo-Japanese Sword Action series begins here!

From day one, the Kagurabachi manga has captivated fans, weaving a blood-soaked tale of revenge through breathtaking sword-fight sequences.

And now, known for its uncompromising quality, animation studio Cypic brings the story to life with jaw-dropping visuals!

Story
Flames of resolve, kindled by hatred.

Chihiro Rokuhira is a boy who aspires to become a swordsmith, and took daily training under his father Kunishige, a renowned swordsmith. Their days, once filled with laughter, are brutally torn apart by an attack from the mysterious sorcerer organization, the Hishaku.

What is stolen from them are the six Enchanted Blades—swords of immense power capable of shaping the fate of the nation—and the gentle, warm life they once shared.

From that day on, everything changed. In a world engulfed in darkness, Chihiro takes up Enten, the seventh Enchanted Blade left behind by his father, and sets out on a blood-soaked path of revenge.

Broadcasting and Streaming information
April 2027
MUSE, and SMG HOLDINGS, among others

Staff
Original Work: "Kagurabachi" by Takeru Hokazono (Serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump)
Director: Tetsuya Takeuchi
Character Design: Keigo Sasaki
Production: Cypic
Production Committee Leads: Shochiku & CyberAgent

Cast
Chihiro Rokuhira: Taihi Kimura

Official Links
          - Official Website: https://anime.kagurabachi.jp/
          - Official X: @kb_anime_en (https://x.com/kb_anime_en)
          - Official TikTok: @kb_anime_en (https://www.tiktok.com/@kb_anime_en)
          - Official Instagram: @kb_anime_en (https://www.instagram.com/kb_anime_en/)

Original Work
Title: Kagurabachi
Author: Takeru Hokazono
Previously Published: Available online on MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA and published in print and digital by Viz Media (English Version).

Copyright Notices

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Anime "KAGURABACHI" Unveils Details for Anime World Tour Part 1!

Anime "KAGURABACHI" Unveils Details for Anime World Tour Part 1!

• Consolidated revenues for the first nine months of 2026 reached AED 57.6 billion, an increase of 10.0 per cent YoY
• Consolidated net profit for the first nine months of 2026 reached AED 17.2 billion, up 45.9 per cent YoY
• Group subscriber base reached 254.8 million
• Group marks 50 years by taking the etisalat name forward into a new era of growth

ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- etisalat today announced its Q3 2026 consolidated financial results, reporting consolidated revenue of AED 19.5 billion, growing 6.9 per cent year-over-year (YoY). Consolidated revenues for the first nine months of 2026 reached AED 57.6 billion, up 10.0 per cent YoY. Consolidated net profit in Q3 reached 11.2 billion, while consolidated net profit for the first nine months of 2026 reached AED 17.2 billion, up 45.9 per cent YoY, reinforced by continued progress in building higher-value capabilities across connectivity, sovereign digital infrastructure and AI and by disciplined portfolio management.

In Q3, EBITDA rose by 5.1 per cent YoY, reaching AED 9.0 billion with a margin of 46.1 per cent. For the first nine months of 2026, EBITDA reached AED 26.7 billion, a growth of 10.3 per cent YoY, with a margin of 46.4 per cent.

etisalat's total subscriber base reached 254.8 million in Q3 2026, representing 29.4 per cent YoY growth. In the UAE, subscribers rose 5.2 per cent YoY to 16.5 million, driven by strong demand for advanced digital services and intelligent connectivity. 

Financial Highlights

	Q3 2025	Q3 2026	%Change	9M 2025	9M 2026	%Change
Consolidated Revenues	AED 18.2bn	AED 19.5bn	6.9 %	AED 52.4bn	AED 57.6bn	10.0 %
Consolidated Net Profit*	AED 3.0bn	AED 11.2bn	276.2 %	AED 11.8bn	AED 17.2bn	45.9 %
EBITDA	AED 8.5bn	AED 9.0bn	5.1 %	AED 24.2bn	AED 26.7bn	10.3 %
Earnings per Share	AED 0.34	AED 1.29	276.2 %	AED 1.36	AED 1.98	45.9 %
Total Group Subscribers	197.0 million	254.8 million	29.4 %	197.0 million	254.8 million	29.4 %
etisalat UAE Subscribers	15.7 million	16.5 million	5.2 %	15.7 million	16.5 million	5.2 %

Q3 2025

Q3 2026

%Change

9M 2025

9M 2026

%Change

Consolidated Revenues

AED 18.2bn

AED 19.5bn

6.9 %

AED 52.4bn

AED 57.6bn

10.0 %

Consolidated Net Profit*

AED 3.0bn

AED 11.2bn

276.2 %

AED 11.8bn

AED 17.2bn

45.9 %

EBITDA

AED 8.5bn

AED 9.0bn

5.1 %

AED 24.2bn

AED 26.7bn

10.3 %

Earnings per Share

AED 0.34

AED 1.29

276.2 %

AED 1.36

AED 1.98

45.9 %

Total Group Subscribers

197.0 million

254.8 million

29.4 %

197.0 million

254.8 million

29.4 %

etisalat UAE Subscribers

15.7 million

16.5 million

5.2 %

15.7 million

16.5 million

5.2 %

• Net Profit adjusted for Vodafone gain in Q3 2026 is AED 3.2bn and EPS AED 0.37
• Net Profit adjusted for Vodafone gain in 9M 2026 is AED 9.2bn and EPS 1.06

The quarter also saw the completion of etisalat's sale of its entire stake in Vodafone Group, generating total consideration of AED 21.9 billion, including the final dividend and gain of approximately AED 8.0 billion. The transaction contributed to the group's financial performance during the quarter, providing additional financial flexibility.

As etisalat marks its 50^th anniversary, it has set out a new vision to become a leading AI-powered and enabling telco and moved forward under the etisalat name, symbolising the central role of connectivity in the AI era. This ambition builds on the capabilities developed across digital services, cloud, cybersecurity, AI, infrastructure and fintech, bringing them into sharper focus around our strong telecommunications foundation with AI at its core.

Building on UAE's ambition to become a global hub for advanced technology and AI, etisalat plans to expand its international connectivity capacity to more than 500 terabits per second (Tbps) by 2030, an increase of over twenty-five times of the current capacity, in addition to developing diverse routes designed to enhance connectivity efficiency and reliability, delivering advanced, low-latency performance. This reiterates the importance of the digital infrastructure as a fundamental pillar for supporting emerging technologies and enabling a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy.

Masood M. Sharif Mahmood, Group CEO of etisalat, said: "Our performance in Q3 2026 underscores the resilience of our business model and the discipline with which we are turning growth opportunities into tangible results. Consolidated revenue reached AED 19.5 billion, an increase of 6.9 per cent YoY, while EBITDA reached AED 9.0 billion, up 5.1 per cent, with an EBITDA margin of 46.1 per cent. These results reflect the strength of our core connectivity business and the discipline of our execution. Combined with our focus, these strengths underpin our confidence in our ability to excel and create long-term value to our stakeholders"

Masood added: "Over the past several years, etisalat has built an integrated portfolio of broad range of advanced capabilities across AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, digital services, and fintech. Today, as AI is integrated more deeply into core enterprise and government operations, the foundational connectivity, compute, and secure infrastructure powering it become more critical. With the group firmly establishing itself as a key enabler, we will continue to provide the secure digital infrastructure and ultra-fast connectivity that power this wide-reaching transformation."

He continued: "This gives the etisalat brand, which means 'communications', a renewed purpose with a new and deeper meaning. Connectivity is no longer just about moving data, for us. It is about enabling the modern digital economy by building and operating the infrastructure and intelligent platforms that will define the future."

Masood concluded: "etisalat has proven its ability to create sustainable value and to translate technological progress into direct, tangible commercial and economic impact. Building on decades of strategic achievements, enduring customer relationships, strong operational efficiency and infrastructure designed for maximum readiness and reliability, we remain focused on enabling the networks of the future, anchoring the region's digital economies, and cementing the UAE's position at the heart of the global digital economy.  As etisalat embarks on its next fifty years journey, we renew our commitment to build on the UAE leadership's forward-looking vision and to continue investing with full confidence to compete and lead on the global scale."

Contact
Nancy Sudheer
nsudheer@etisalat.ae 

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etisalat achieves record 9M 2026 performance as consolidated net profit rises 46% YoY to AED 17.2 billion

etisalat achieves record 9M 2026 performance as consolidated net profit rises 46% YoY to AED 17.2 billion