Author: Nobuhiro WatsukiPublisher: Gollancz
ISBN: 9780575078451
Category : Assassins
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
Also a hit anime series, this book is a mix of historical detail, spectacular battles and romantic comedy.
Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 1
Author: Nobuhiro WatsukiPublisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421546094
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
One hundred and forty years ago in Kyoto, with he coming of the American "Black Ships," there arose a warrior who, felling men with his bloodstained blade, gained the name Hitokiri, manslayer! His killer blade helped close the turbulent Bakumatsu era and slashed open the progressive age known as Meiji. Then he vanished, and with the flow of years, became legend. -- VIZ Media
Rurouni Kenshin (VIZBIG Edition), Vol. 2
Author: Nobuhiro WatsukiPublisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421520742
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
Change your perspective: get BIG Packed with action, romance and historical intrigue, Rurouni Kenshin is one of the most beloved and popular manga series worldwide. Set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, it tells the saga of Himura Kenshin, once an assassin of ferocious power, now a humble rurouni, a wandering swordsman fighting to protect the honor of those in need. A Collection of Volumes 4 - 6! Shinomori Aoshi was once the leader of Edo Castle's elite guard, the Oniwanbanshū. When the shōgunate was overthrown, Aoshi and his men were deprived of both home and purpose. All that's left to them now are their fighting skills, which they've put to service as a mercenary guard for the industrialist Takeda Kanryū. However much sympathy Kenshin might feel for the Oniwanbanshū, he's sworn to stop Kanryū's corrupt plans. But in order to do so, he'll have to defeat Aoshi, a shinobi prodigy and master of a deadly twin-sword style. Later, Isurugi Raijūta, a swordsman of incredible strength and ferocity, requests Kenshin's aid in reforming Japan's swordsmanship schools, to save them from their decline in the modern age. Although Kenshin is intrigued by Raijūta's ideals, he's disturbed by his increasingly brutal methods. Sanosuke runs into some trouble of his own when he's reunited with a member of the Sekihō Army--the doomed civilian-run unit that they both served in during the revolution--who's determined to exact revenge from the Meiji government.
Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 28
Author: Nobuhiro WatsukiPublisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421546590
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
As the feared assassin of the Bakumatsu, Himura Kenshin killed in the name of the new era. As the rurouni of Meiji, he wielded a sakabatô to protect those who couldn't protect themselves, all along holding true to his vow to never take another life. Now Kenshin's fight with Enishi has entered its final stage, as has his quest for atonement. Will another life be required to complete the circle? The road of redemption has been a long one for the world-weary swordsman, but now that Kenshin has found the will to live, can he muster the strength to survive? Find out in the final, unforgettable volume of Nobuhiro Watsuki's international manga sensation, Rurouni Kenshin. Exclusive double-sided poster inside! -- VIZ Media
Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 19
Author: Nobuhiro WatsukiPublisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421546507
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
It began with a sin, committed by Kenshin, back during his bloody days as hitokiri or a government-sanctioned slayer of men. Although stopping most of the assassins who still come seeking revenge should be easy enough, what of the innocent--Sanosuke and Yahiko (Kenshin's comrades), everyone at Akabeko Inn (Kenshin's friends), Kaoru (Kenshin's...?). For once there was another love in Kenshin's life, one which--given his nature--must by definition have been tragic. Can Kenshin escape the shades of his past, and find the will to fight for the real world--for the living--for reality?! -- VIZ Media
Rurouni Kenshin (VIZBIG Edition), Vol. 5
Author: Nobuhiro WatsukiPublisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421520773
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Change your perspective: get BIG Packed with action, romance and historical intrigue, Rurouni Kenshin is one of the most beloved and popular manga series worldwide. Set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, it tells the saga of Himura Kenshin, once an assassin of ferocious power, now a humble rurouni, a wandering swordsman fighting to protect the honor of those in need. A Collection of Volumes 13 - 15! As Shishio Makoto's Juppongatana warriors descend on Aoi-Ya and the Kyoto-based Oniwabanshū, Kenshin, Sanosuke, and Saitō Hajime take the fight right to Shishio's front door: his mountain stronghold. Sano tests both his fists and his powerful "Mastery of Two Layers" against the immovable Yūkyūzan Anji, the very person who taught him that technique. Saitō matches blades with the homicidal "Blind Sword" Usui, while Kenshin and Shinomori Aoshi resume their match, which was put on hold back in Tokyo. Meanwhile, Misao and her compatriots desperately try to turn the tide against a slew of Juppongatana fighters. With Yahiko and Kaoru getting in on the action, things begin to look slightly less insurmountable…and then the giant Fuji appears. Facing strength and skill that can literally reduce buildings into piles of kindling, Kenshin's weary friends may lose all hope. Is there a swordsman alive who can stand up to Fuji's horrific might?
Vagabond
Author: Takehiko InouePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
"Real-life figure Miyamoto Musashi was the most celebrated samurai of all time. The quintessential warrior philosopher, Musashi authored 'A book of five rings, ' a theoretical guide to military strategy still used today. But the path to enlightement in feudal era Japan was fraught with peril. At seventeen years of age, Musashi-- still known by his childhood name, Shinmen Takezō-- was a wild young brute just setting out along the way of the sword. In the aftermath of the epic Battle of Sekigahara, Takezō finds himself a fugitive survivor on the losing side of the war. Takezō's vicious nature has made him an outcast even in his own village, and he is hunted down like an animal. At this crucial crossroads in Takezō's life, an eccentric monk and a childhood friend are the only ones who can help him find his way"--Cover flap.
Author: Wikipedia contributorsHoshin Engi, Vol. 6
Author: Ryu FujisakiPublisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421516271
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Betrayed by an immortal, trained by a God, hunted by Demons. When his clan is wiped out by a beautiful demon, young Taikobo finds himself in charge of the mysterious Hoshin Project. Its mission: find all immortals living in the human world and seal them away forever. But what is the ultimate goal of the Project? And does Taikobo even know whose side he's really on?! Taikobo and his comrades manage to fend off the Shisei attack, but things still look dark for Sho Ki's kingdom. Sho Ki's health is worsening, and his son is ill prepared to succeed him. Can Taikobo protect this fragile land?
Hoshin Engi, Vol. 9
Author: Ryu FujisakiPublisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421516301
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Betrayed by an immortal, trained by a God, hunted by Demons. When his clan is wiped out by a beautiful demon, young Taikobo finds himself in charge of the mysterious Hoshin Project. Its mission: find all immortals living in the human world and seal them away forever. But what is the ultimate goal of the Project? And does Taikobo even know whose side he's really on?! The two princes return from their training on Mount Kongrong and must now take sides in the great war between Yin and Seiki. Will they use their newly developed powers to support their father or to oppose their mother's murderer?
