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Fan theoryUpdated Nov 15, 2026 · 7 sources

Manga Pacing Debate: Akemura Soga, Chapter 150, and Top Arcs

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With Kagurabachi passing Chapter 138 and 139, the community on r/Kagurabachi is divided over how long creator Hokazono will spend on the battle against Akemura Soga. While fans predict what milestone Chapter 150 will bring, readers are also revisiting older highlights like the Kamunabi Invasion arc and Chapter 85.

How Long Will the Fight Against Akemura Soga Last?

Following the release of Chapter 138 and the community bingo activity ahead of Chapter 139, fan discussion on r/Kagurabachi has turned to the pacing of the current story arc.

A central debate on the subreddit focuses on how many chapters creator Hokazono will dedicate to the sword bearers fighting to stop Akemura. Some readers expect the confrontation to wrap up in just two chapters, while others argue that the story's recent pacing points to a much longer battle.

Fans arguing for an extended fight note that the Irishima talks took four chapters and the ambush in Yagira village is also taking multiple chapters. According to this view, simply showing all the sword bearers activating their swords and using their abilities at full effort to stop Akemura will take at least a full chapter on its own.

Countdown and Fan Predictions for Chapter 150

Alongside the pacing debate, readers on r/Kagurabachi are looking ahead to the Chapter 150 milestone, noting there are only 11 chapters to go until the series reaches that mark.

Fans are using past milestones to gauge what might happen next. One Reddit thread pointed out that Chapter 100 delivered the official introduction of Akemura Soga with a double-page spread, prompting readers to share their theories on whether Chapter 150 will feature a similarly major reveal.

Readers Revisit the Kamunabi Invasion and Samura's Chapters

While waiting for new chapters, fans have been rereading earlier parts of the manga and debating their favorite sequences. One reader highlighted the Kamunabi Invasion arc, praising both the combat and the character interactions between Natsuki, Uruha, Hokuto, and Yura as some of the best moments in the entire series.

Other discussions focus on Samura and Chihiro. One fan shared that Chapters 84 and 85, which feature the flashback of Samura and Iori, solidified Chihiro as a favorite main character. Meanwhile, another reader picking up Volume 10 noticed a minor inconsistency during Chihiro's fight with Samura, pointing out how much emphasis was placed on Chihiro's hands hurting from Samura's strikes.

Two sides of the debate

The Akemura Fight Will Take Many Chapters

  • The Irishima talks lasted four chapters, and the ambush in Yagira village is also set to span multiple chapters, showing Hokazono is taking time with recent events.
  • Just showing all of the sword bearers activating their swords to stop Akemura could easily fill a single chapter by itself.
  • With the sword bearers using all of their abilities and trying their hardest against a major figure introduced in Chapter 100, the battle requires room to breathe.

The Fight Could Wrap Up Quickly

  • Some readers in the community believe Hokazono will wrap up the confrontation against Akemura in just two chapters rather than dragging it out.
  • With only 11 chapters left until the Chapter 150 milestone, moving through the current clash quickly could clear the stage for the next big plot turn.

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