“In alternate 2002 Japan, samurai Zanjûrô battles demon Seven to defend shogunate from hellish invasion.”
Samurai Rising
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In alternate 2002 Japan, samurai Zanjûrô battles demon Seven to defend shogunate from hellish invasion.
December 2002, Japan is always rule by a shôgun and the samurais are still here. The country is again in autarky and doesn't have any technological evolution. At this moment, a big black boat, like Commodore Perry's boats, enter inthe Bay of Tokyo. On this boat, Seven, a man come from hell to destroy Japan. But the samurais want to defend their country. At their head, Zanjûrô, a young warrior with a big heart. An merciless battle for the Empire restauration begins...
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A Manga Publication
- Format 4 vol ch × vol
- Published Nov 2003 – Jun 2004
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M11668 catalog