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Fan theoryUpdated Nov 15, 2026 · 5 sources

Enchanted Blades Theories: Time Travel, Wielders, and the Theft

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Community discussions on r/Kagurabachi have sparked multiple theories regarding the Enchanted Blades. Fans are currently debating whether an unseen blade possesses time travel abilities, how the Hishaku managed to steal six powerful swords without a fierce battle, and the timeline of the original wielders.

Unseen Powers and Custom Blades

Because the abilities of all the Enchanted Blades have not been revealed yet, fans on r/Kagurabachi are speculating about what powers remain hidden. One fan theory suggests that an unseen blade might hold the power of time travel, which Chihiro could have used to communicate with Chiaki.

The mystery surrounding the weapons has also inspired creative community challenges. Some fans on the subreddit are designing their own custom Enchanted Blades for roleplay servers while waiting for official answers.

The Theft of the Six Swords and Akemura's Goals

Another major point of discussion is how the six swords were stolen in the first place. A post on r/Kagurabachi questions why six weapons of such immense importance and power were gathered in one location without heavier security, allowing the Hishaku to take all six at once without a fierce battle.

Meanwhile, fans are tracking who currently controls the blades. One fan discussion notes that Akemura is actively trying to reclaim the swords to enforce his own idea of justice. Depending on whether the Hishaku are on his target list or if Hiruhiko regains a blade, Akemura could already have two or three of the swords on his side.

The Timeline of the Original Wielders

Readers are also piecing together the history of the original sword bearers. A theory on r/Kagurabachi points out that Kunishige already knows the female Enchanted Blade user seen by readers.

Although the exact age of the female wielder is not known yet, fans note that Uruha was thought to be the youngest of the original bearers and is the only one not introduced in the current arc, leading to speculation that Uruha was the last to become a wielder.

Two sides of the debate

Unanswered Questions and Plot Holes

  • Gathering all six immensely powerful swords in one place and losing them to the Hishaku without a fierce battle feels like a plot hole given their importance.
  • It remains unclear whether the Hishaku are actually on Akemura's list of targets to murder as he tries to reclaim the blades.

Hidden Mechanics and Future Reveals

  • Since not all Enchanted Blade powers have been shown yet, game-changing abilities like time travel could explain how characters like Chihiro and Chiaki communicate.
  • Clues about Kunishige knowing the female blade user and Uruha's status as the youngest original bearer suggest a deliberate timeline that is still being revealed.

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