"Why is he in 6th place lol" — Enji Sazanami’s high rank in the Kagurabachi popularity poll sends fans into a frenzy: "Who even gave this guy so many votes?"

The full results of the "1st Character Popularity Poll," held to commemorate the series' 2nd anniversary, have been announced on the official Kagurabachi X account, sparking a massive buzz.

The much-anticipated results revealed the top three to be Chihiro Rokuhira in 1st place, Yoji Uruha in 2nd, and Hakuri Sazanami in 3rd. The full top 10 list is as follows:

1st: Chihiro Rokuhira
2nd: Yoji Uruha
3rd: Hakuri Sazanami
4th: Tougo Shiba
5th: Seiichi Samura
6th: Enji Sazanami
7th: Hiruhiko
8th: Soushiro Azami
9th: Souya Sazanami
10th: Fushimi

All rankings from 1st to 55th are available on the special results page of the official website, while the top 10 rankings were revealed in a special PV on the official YouTube channel, each accompanied by introductory character comments.

Kagurabachi is a hit sword-battle action manga by Takeru Hokazono, currently serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump." It follows Chihiro Rokuhira, the son of a master swordsmith, who overcomes the tragedy of having his father killed and his enchanted blades stolen, eventually wielding one himself to embark on a quest for revenge. With its stylish action and tense storytelling, the series has garnered fervent support both in Japan and overseas. A TV anime adaptation is scheduled to begin airing in April 2027.

In response to the results, fans flooded social media with playful jabs at Enji Sazanami’s surprising 6th-place finish, with comments like "Why is he in 6th place lol" and "Who even gave this guy so many votes?" The official introduction comments also sparked laughter and praise for the editorial team's sense of humor, with fans noting, "I love the hilarious comments for each character," "Referring to both Shiba as the 'always dependable big brother' and Soushiro Azami as the 'kind big brother'—I’m here for the brotherly vibes," "Seiichi Samura: 'Sometimes cute'—so the official side recognizes that too..." and "Fushimi: 'Let's welcome him energetically!'—Do you guys even have a heart?" The announcements have turned into a major celebration for the community.

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