“Blind swordsman and Akita dog seek justice amid Edo-period turmoil, questioning their origins and destiny.”
Zatoichi Monogatari Noir
座頭市物語ノワール
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Blind swordsman and Akita dog seek justice amid Edo-period turmoil, questioning their origins and destiny.
Just before the end of Edo period, under the Tenpou era. 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? (Source: Shogakukan, translated)
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- Published Sep 2025 – ongoing
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- Ref. BS-M86690 catalog