“Young samurai Kiritaro and kunoichi Kasumi form an unlikely alliance during Japan's Warring States period.”
Kogarashi Swordsman
こがらし剣士
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Young samurai Kiritaro and kunoichi Kasumi form an unlikely alliance during Japan's Warring States period.
In the turbulent era of Japan's Warring States period, a young samurai named Kiritaro embarks on a personal quest across the war-torn countryside. During his travels, he encounters Kasumi, a skilled kunoichi from the Kouga school of ninjutsu. The two form an unexpected bond as circumstances bring them together, leading to a journey that will test their abilities, beliefs, and the very nature of their destinies. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of feudal Japan, they must rely on each other's unique skills to survive the dangers that lie ahead.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 11 × 1 ch × vol
- Total read 1h 28m approx
- Published Jan 1957 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M83432 catalog