![]() ![]() Let's say the climax of bonus chapter slapped my mind. It's all in Japanese but you are still able to follow the main plot through the imagery alone, and the entire thing has been translated online. ![]() The art is dynamic, engaging, emotive, striking and full of action It's a great resource to study. The fifth star on Volume 1 is due to author's effectively using bonus chapter at the end of the book. I cannot praise this series enough, Taiyo Matsumoto is a genius and this is his BEST work to date. The strength of this manga is the stylish execution of the story. The first three volumes are for character introductions and slice-of-life theme in Edo period. ![]() The main story itself is simple for me, but the author only revealed the main plot on Volume 4. Except the bonus chapter, but I will get to there. The first volume is focusing in fighting/killing intentions, not showing real swords clashing. Unlike majority in samurai theme mangas that trying to grab reader's attention by full action scenes, this manga patiently gives some story foundation as primary objective, and put the short term actions as secondary. Here and there I found some poetic dialogue and quoting ancient philosophy sayings. Taiy Matsumoto ( Matsumoto Taiy, born 1967) is an influential manga artist. The art is blending classic Japanese painting style with newer style. The arts is unique and could be perceived as weird by some readers. ![]()
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