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The Sword of Shibito

“Undead samurai Shibito, created by Saezuki Clan to rule Japan, may turn against his masters.”

The Sword of Shibito

23,918 rank · 257 readers · 1 favorites
Seinen Historical Action Fantasy Supernatural
54 chapters · 8 volumes · 1999 - 2002 · Manga
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Undead samurai Shibito, created by Saezuki Clan to rule Japan, may turn against his masters.

The Saezuki Clan binds a living soul into the cold flesh of a sewn-together corpse. He is Shibito, an undead samurai and the next ruler of Japan! Can the Saezuki Clan control their mindless killer, or will Shibito turn against his masters? (Source: Central Park Media)

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A Manga Publication

  • Format 54 × 8 ch × vol
  • Total read 7h 12m approx
  • Published Jan 1999 – Jan 2002
  • Source Manga media type
  • Ref. BS-M8035 catalog

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