“Two teens revive outlawed samurai ways to slay demons and redeem their disgraced warrior heritage.”
Orient
オリエント
Would You Love or Hate This?
AI-powered analysis tailored to your taste
Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
However, the slow initial episodes might test your patience given your history of dropping shows that don't hook you early. The art style shift in the middle arc could also be a concern...
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.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 10 sampled reviews
What 10 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.97 · split reception
4.6 pts
Recommenders 8.3 · others 3.7
↓ 1.90
Running avg · Sep 2019 → Nov 2024
- 9 “Kinda re-did it Overall, Orient got a slow start compared to Magi. Musashi as a character is hella annoying up until Awajima arc (which is super long), but recently he has gone calmer and how...”
- 8 “This is a great one. The story is predictable in some areas yet nostalgic in a sense. The art and art style is beautiful. The characters are the average Shonen bunch which isn't particularly bad...”
- 8 “I didn't watch, and probably won't watch, the anime, so I'm writing this as a manga only fan. Most reviewers have already noted that Orient does not start off strong. Its no-brain 'shounen-ness' is...”
Read Order & Related
Explore the Orient universe
Cast
See all →Gallery
See all →If you stay for this, you'll stay for these
See all →The community pairs this with
See all →Publication slate
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