This manga features violent stories of passion and swordsmanship, set in the Kan'ei era (1624-1643). It opens with a match between two damaged swordsmen. Irako is blind, and his opponent, Fujiki, is missing an arm. It has been decreed that their match will be fought with metal swords, instead of wooden, so one of these men will die. The story that led them to this final match, and gave them their handicaps, involves ambition, the selection of the heir for a dojo, and the passion of two women– one the dojo master's daughter and the other his lover. (From MangaHelpers)
The Edo period has ended, and former samurai Haruyasu is adrift in a strange new world. Not even the promise of rebellion can cure him of his desire for death. But after an assassination gone wrong, Haruyasu finds himself at the mercy of his intended victim's bodyguard, an intriguing young woman with the power to heal–so intriguing, in fact, that he decides he wants to live in order to learn more about her. But what will she ask in return for saving his life?
When it's your livelihood on the line, you've got to be willing to do anything to get your hands on the treasure! It is the twilight of the shogunate in Japan--the Bakumatsu--a time of tumult in which ruffians from all walks of life vie for supremacy. Hanagusuku Muta, a Ryukyuan boy from a disgraced clan of nobles, now lives in poverty, stealing just to survive. But one day, he hears rumors of a massive cache of treasure left by a legendary pirate on a small island in the kingdom, one valuable enough to throw all of Japan into disarray. After getting framed for a crime he didn't commit by a group of Satsuma samurai, Muta gets dragged into the vigorous, bloody struggle for the treasure...!!
It's not Koha Ace! It's not the European Death Front 1945 either! Here comes a new serialization!
From the pages of history comes the legend of the Samurai Jubei and the book he was pledged to protect. Now that book has been stolen and Jubei must retrieve it before Japan descends into bloody civil war.
From the authors of "Shin Angyo Onshi" a new manga set in Japan and Korea during the Edo period, a time of great upheaval between the two cultural groups. In ancient times, Japan and Korea would send its criminals to a penal colony called "Kyokudo", situated in the channel between the two nations. There the cannibal Juu was sent for murdering over a thousand warriors while in Edo. Yet for an island meant for criminals, there was but one Korean medic, Han, exiled from Korea for killing and dissecting over a thousand people. --- Official Release: - Indonesian release by Level Comics as **Burning Hell: The Kingdom of Gods** (2022)
In 20XX AD, a massive earthquake struck the Kanto region, isolating it from the rest of Japan. People called it the "Kanto Hell Earthquake". In this lawless zone where the destinies of all people have spiraled out of control, there is a small glimmer of reason... In this world where the common sense of civilized society does not apply, the boys live, stay alive, survive!! This is a modern remake drawn by Kinutani Yuu.
Hyakkimaru is boy befallen and surrounded by tragedy. Before he was born, his father Daigo aspires to rule Japan and does so by making a pact with 48 majin. His side of the bargain? 48 of the body parts of his soon-to-be born son. Hyakkimaru, now a disfigured and horrid looking infant that can no longer be called human, is cast away by his family. Years later, Hyakkimaru, now a young man, makes it his life goal to hunt down the 48 majin and restore his body parts, having already gained some by the time we see him. Along this journey, he comes across a brat in danger who goes by Dororo. After being rescued, Dororo becomes a pest that Hyakkimaru can't seem to shake. With Dororo's cunning, and Hyakkimaru's wit, the two head off into a long and perilous journey. --- **Volumes 147-150 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**
Edo, 1855, in the Hill of the Three Hundred district: Japan's isolationist foreign policy has been lifted, and the era of the Bakumatsu has begun. The samurai Ibuya Manjiro, 26 years old, has just begun his career as low-ranking retainer to the minor daimyo Lord Matsudaira. Tezuka Ryoan, 29, a disciple of Dutch medicine, has just been accepted as a student at Teki Academy in Osaka. Each has a temper to go with his talent, and in a time of brewing upheaval the two are not slow to find trouble, which brings them together in spite of their mutual dislike. (from: MU) --- - **Won the 29th Shogakukan Manga Award for General Manga in 1984** --- **Volumes 326-336 of the Osamu Tezuka Complete Works**
We start with our main protagonist, Shichimi, bidding farewell as he readies for his journey into Edo (on our Earth, Edo was the old name of Tokyo before it became the capital of Japan). His mother has just died, only leaving him a walnut and a request for him to go to his half-siblings. Shichimi bids farewell to a sternly old man, who is a firefighter. We can tell this from the symbol on his cloak. This symbol is also on Shichimi's cloak. Upon reaching the town of Edo, Shichimi meets a mysterious man, who ridicules the peace of the world as an illusion. --- Official Release: - Indonesian release by Elex Media as **Natane** (1993: tankoubon; 2011: bunkouban)
A historical manga that depicts people who defy fate and live by faith in a world of war. (from MangaUpdates): The classic, long ninja saga. Many intertwined themes and many characters. It is a series that is as well a traditional samurai tale as an attempt of Shirato to uncover the role of revolting peasants in feudal Japan. It was adapted into a film by Nagisa Oshima in 1966. Kagemaru is a fictional samurai, the hero of the story, aiding the peasants in their struggle for life. Nobunaga Oda, the historical 16th century warlord is his opponent.
A collection of Various one-shots from different authors for both Kamen Rider and Super Sentai.
"To end his eternal suffering, he must slay one thousand enemies!" Manji, a ronin warrior of feudal Japan, has been cursed with immortality. To rid himself of this curse and end his life of misery, he must slay one thousand evil men! His quest begins when a young girl seeks his help in taking revenge on her parents' killers… and his quest won't end until the blood of a thousand has spilled! [Official English](https://digital.darkhorse.com/series/373/blade-of-the-immortal) --- - **Won the 1st Japan Media Arts Award Division Excellence Prize** --- AnimeNewsNetwork Links: [Anime](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=9691) [Live-Action Movie](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=18861)
To avenge her murdered parents, and to bring peace to the people, a justice-driven princess of a fallen kingdom rises up alongside her retainer! But the princess herself is unbelievably weak?! A spunky princess and the ultimate retainer! A rising star delivers a 53-page, action comedy one-shot of vengeance and salvation!
Sengoku Period (1579): a young woman who has lost everything dedicates herself to seeking strength and a death on the battlefield. Reiri once lived happily with her family, until the day a group of soldiers came by after a battle and started a senseless slaughter. Her father, mother and brother sacrificed themselves in order for her to survive but she was truly saved only after the intervention of Okabe Tanpa no Kami, a warrior which had been sheltering in the village. In his service, she grew and learned to fight excellently, chasing her goal of a death in battle. However, her path to death may not be as short and straight as she hopes… - **2020 3rd Takao Saitou Award winner** ---
The main character Udagawa Gosuke has inherited his father's dojo, mainly because his father and elder brother were made to commit hara-kiri. He wasn't really supposed to get it simply because he's a second son. Due to the way his father and brother died, he doesn't have a whole lot of self confidence, so he practices fencing daily at a nearby dojo. However, because the people at that dojo are asses, he soon tries to invent a dojo and a style for people who just want to enjoy themselves. However, what really sets this aside from most shounen is that the male and female main characters are actually married. His wife, Udagawa Shino, is the younger sister of his senpai, and is a bit… weird, to say the least. She makes rabbit masks to help bring in a bit of money, although to say that she's obsessed with rabbits would be an understatement. She claims it's because "the rabbits will someday reach the moon." When Gosuke founds his new dojo, he decides to create a style of swordsmanship known as "Rabbit Style Fencing."
A Violence Jack one-shot from 2001.
A new kind of jidaigeki (period drama) action series, reconstructing the legendary masterpiece of “the strongest”! The Edo era, on the eve of the Bakumatsu, under the Tenpō era name. Inflation, rice shortages, political corruption, epidemics… In a world where common people suffer, a swordsman who has lost his sight and an Akita dog journey together in pursuit of “justice” and “strength.” Where did they come from, and where are they heading? At the end of their path, will they find light—or darkness? The young talent Fusai Naba, known for ALIENS AREA and Kyokuto Necromance, reconstructs the immortal classic Zatōichi Monogatari (by Kan Shimosawa)! A completely new Zatōichi is born here!
A collection of short 4-Koma comics from various artists for Magi-Cu Magazine based off the Manyuu Hikenchou anime and manga
This series has various different versions. The version used by Dark Horse is outdated, the current Kadokawa Horror Bunko is more complete and higher quality. The spine-chilling influence of Japanese horror cinema has taken hold in Western audiences with hit films like The Ring that are based on Japanese films adapted from classic manga stories. And the master of horror manga is Umezu Kazuo-known as the "Stephen King of Japan," with several of his stories being adapted to film-and Dark Horse Manga is proud to bring his Scary Book horror anthology to Western readers for the first time. This first volume, Reflections, presents two feature-length tales of terror. Volumes (Kadokawa Horror Bunko) 1: 蛇 (Snakes) 2: 異形 (Oddities) 3: 狂乱 (Madness) 4: 呪縛 (Spells) 5: 執念 (Obsessions) 6: 怪物 (Creatures) 7: 闇 (Darkness) 8: 異形２(Oddities 2) 9: 影 (Shadows) 10: 顔 (Faces) 11: 猫 (Cats)
Aotsuki Ushio's family maintains a Shinto temple in Japan, where 500 years ago, his samurai ancestor battled a demon to a standstill, and eventually trapped him against a rock using a blessed spear called the "Beast Spear". While cleaning out the temple storage, Ushio accidentally unseals the chamber the demon, later named Tora by Ushio, was trapped in. Initially, Ushio wisely refuses to remove the spear pinning the monster down, as Tora unwisely makes the strategic blunder of mentioning that the first thing he would do upon being freed would be to devour Ushio; but Tora's unsealed presence attracts various demons to the premises, and Ushio is forced to free Tora in exchange for his help. The two later realize that they make a perfect team, despite the latter's reservations to eating the former. - **Won the Shogakukan Manga Award for Shonen in 1992** - **Won the Seiun Award for Best Comic in 1997** --- **Officially Published:** - In Italian by [Star Comics](https://starcomics.com/testate-fumetti/ushio-e-tora-perfect-edition) --- **Links:** - [Author's Twitter](https://twitter.com/ufujitakazuhiro?lang=ja) - [1992 OVAs on ANN](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=237) - [Anime Season 1 on ANN](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=16754) - [Anime Season 2 on ANN](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=17232)
Collection of most of Go Nagai's short stories under one title, with each volume mainly focusing on a central theme. Names of volumes and some of the stories they include: Vol 1: Swordsman of hell 1. Thief-taker Polikichi (Meakashi Polikichi) 2. 3. Swordsman of hell 4. 5. 6. 7. Vol 2: Suspense・Puns 1. Glorious Sanjiro 2. Nagai's Fantasy World Pun (Parody of his sensei's [Fantasy World Jun](https://mangadex.org/title/c7a47226-5e2a-47b8-9b35-728683d70faf/fantasy-world-jun)) 3. 4. Pictures at an Exhibition 5. 6. 7. La Samurai 8. Play boy!! Teacher 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Vol 3: Ultra-Spy Bearded Godzilla 1. Receive-chan 2. 3. Mystery boy X-kun 4. Ultra-Spy Bearded Godzilla 5. 6. 7. 8. Vol 4: Female leader Houin Daiko 1. Waiting teacher 2. Fighting Pants-kun 3. Hunter-kun 4. Female leader Houin Daiko 5. Handsome-kun 6. 7. Kick-chan (Lover-kun) 8. Sweet-chan Vol 5: Wandering student 1. Wild absurd manga series 2. Wandering student 3. 4. Vol 6: Oni rebellion of the year 2889 1. Oni -Rebellion of the year 2889- 2. Terrible tall tower 3. Loved Ski-chan 4. Marvelous Ultra Super Deluxe Man Vol 7: GO! Go! Nonsense 1. In the land where wild cattle roam 2. Komat Charm 3. GO! Go! Nonsense Vol 8: Susumu-chan's big shock 1. Vampire hunt 2. 3. Boy hunter 4. 5. Captain Burst 6. Golgo 17-18-19 7. Susumu-chan's big shock 8. Sanjiro Vol 9: Chaka-Poko 1. Chan-kun 2. Chaka-Poko Vol 10: Break down 1. 100 yen beauty 2. 3. Break Down 4. 5. 6. Vol 11: Enoshima's stupid-zilla (dozilla) 1. Food cart king 2. 3. 4. Enoshima's stupid-zilla Vol 12: Monster of the white world 1. Monster of the white world 2. Ganbare Supokon-kun! (Part 1-4) 3. Lightning man thunder Vol 13: Bakuratsu classroom 1. Bakuratsu classroom 2. Pushy Physician (Episode 1-3) 3. Rage-man Vol 14: Nuisance detective Iboji Kogorou (4 chapters) Vol 15: Go-Chan Magazine 1. The Birth of Sirene 2. Red loincloth Suzunosuke 3. Kingoro's and Marilyn's days 4. Suiko - Green lake 5. Go Nagai's true life ghost story - Face youkai 6. Robo humans of the battlefield 7. Go Nagai's marvelous 40 years [Vol. 15 - mangaupdates](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/hbneccg/gou-chan-magajin)
Based off Dororon Enma-kun but with the genders reversed! Also has an extra story.
Ikuto Touhohin just had a last fight with his old man, one that led him to make a rash decision to run away from home. He boards a ship, deciding to take a vacation, but the ship is suddenly hit by a huge storm–one that sends Ikuto overboard! When he regains consciousness, he realizes he is still alive... on some island. An isolated island. An isolated island with nothing but girls. Stranded on an island with only girls, no electricity, gas, radio, television... like he was back in the stone age.