Kagurabachi

Kagurabachi is a stylish shounen built around the craft of swords. The lead spends his days training under his famous swordsmith father and dreams of becoming a great blade-maker himself. That craft-focused opening is the series' best quality, and the way it treats forging with real care gives it a distinct identity. The art is sharp and striking, with clean line work and strong composition in the fights. The action has weight, and the mood is serious without being joyless. The trade-off is violence. It is intense and frequent, and readers who dislike brutal action may find it hard going. The story is still releasing too, so the larger shape is still forming. Still, it's a confident, well-made series with a strong sense of style. If you like swordplay stories where the blade itself matters, this is a strong start. Give it a few chapters to find its footing.