This is the very first manga that I've read and it surely did not disappoint. Just got back from a long hiatus and almost finished collecting the deluxe editions. I love the whole story and how it all came together near the end. Every story arc are important and develops the main characters. 10/10 for characters and their design. I really appreciate the art style especially the fight choreography, the fights are always exciting unlike in Vagabond where the fights are boring and stiff. There are some fighters that are stronger than Manji which also makes the fights more engaging. I love the chemistry anddynamics between many characters, especially between Kagehisa and Makie.

Such a bad-ass manga. If you like a great story, great characters with lots of action while Ok with the gore aspect, you'll surely love this manga, too.