“Post-Osaka Battle, Hattori Hanzo's ninja clash with magic warriors as earthquake awakens ancient powers in Japan.”
Kyomu Senki Miroku
虚無戦史MIROKU
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Post-Osaka Battle, Hattori Hanzo's ninja clash with magic warriors as earthquake awakens ancient powers in Japan.
In the summer of the first year of the Genna era, Hattori Hanzo and his Tokugawa ninja find themselves embroiled in a conflict with mysterious magic-wielding warriors after the Battle of Osaka. As tensions rise between rival factions, a devastating magnitude 8 earthquake strikes across all of Japan, heralding the emergence of ancient powers and legendary creatures. Amidst the chaos, dark forces begin to stir, and the fate of the nation hangs in the balance as supernatural elements collide with the political intrigue of the era. This epic tale marks the beginning of the "Kyomu Senki" series by author Ishikawa Ken, weaving together historical drama with fantastical elements in a masterpiece of Japanese speculative fiction.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 5 vol ch × vol
- Published Jan 1988 – Jan 1990
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M83414 catalog