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“A daughter is born solely to avenge her family's murder by a gang of thugs.”
Lady Snowblood
修羅雪姫
7.31
4,997 rank · 8,412 readers · 87 favorites
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Synopsis
A daughter is born solely to avenge her family's murder by a gang of thugs.
A story of pure vengeance, Shurayuki-hime tells the tale of a daughter born of a singular purpose, to avenge the death of her family at the hands of a gang of thugs, a purpose woven into her soul from the time of her gestation. (Source: ANN)
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7.0
/10
What 4 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 7
mode 7
σ 0.71
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Strong agreement
σ 0.71 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↓ 1.00
Running avg · Mar 2008 → Aug 2025
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7 “I found Lady Snowblood to be an engaging classic revenge story featuring well-drawn art and a narrative flow reminiscent of Lone Wolf and Cub. However, the characters felt largely forgettable and...”
- 7 “The manga excels by evolving from an episodic structure into a compelling narrative that reveals the protagonist's hidden emotional depth and genuine humanity. However, the initial lack of plot...”
- 8 “I found Lady Snowblood to be an incredibly enjoyable read, featuring detailed, timeless art and a compelling, compassionate protagonist in Oyuki. However, the narrative often loses its way due to...”
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Medium · 25%
Long · 25%
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A Manga Publication
- Format 15 × 3 ch × vol
- Total read 2h 00m approx
- Published Feb 1972 – Feb 1973
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M1503 catalog