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Orient

“Two teens revive outlawed samurai ways to slay demons and redeem their disgraced warrior heritage.”

Orient

6.69
14,864 rank · 13,052 readers · 116 favorites
Shounen Samurai Action Adventure Fantasy
158 chapters · 22 volumes · 2018 - 2024 · Manga
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Synopsis

Two teens revive outlawed samurai ways to slay demons and redeem their disgraced warrior heritage.

Five years ago, Musashi made a promise with his friend Kojirou Kanemaki that once they grew up, they would become samurai, form a league, and go on demon-slaying quests. But since then, things have changed. With demons now being praised and worshipped by society, the samurai are shunned and disgraced. Afraid of revealing his dream of becoming a samurai, Musashi blends into the town's dogma by becoming a miner while secretly polishing his swordsmanship. Meanwhile, despite being a direct descendant of a samurai, Kojirou gives up on his promise to his old friend. However, after saving Musashi from a near-death experience, his perspective shifts. Although still conflicted, Kojirou embarks on a journey with Musashi in the hopes of figuring out his true feelings. Fighting against all odds, the duo dives headfirst into the unknown world of beast-slaying, not knowing what life has in store for them. Now astride iron horses, the 15-year-old heroes plan to restore the tarnished reputation of the samurai and purge the world of demons.

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Community consensus

Derived from 10 sampled reviews

6.1 /10

What 10 readers settled on.

57% recommend
Score distribution
median 6 mode 8 σ 1.97
1510
Agreement

Polarized

σ 1.97 · split reception

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The polarity gap

4.6 pts

Recommenders 8.3 · others 3.7

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Score over time

↓ 1.90

Running avg · Sep 2019 → Nov 2024

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A Manga Publication

  • Format 158 × 22 ch × vol
  • Total read 21h 04m approx
  • Published May 2018 – Oct 2024
  • Source Manga media type
  • Ref. BS-M48100 catalog

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