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OverviewIn medieval Japan, a bell hanging on the collar is a sign that a cat has a master. Norachiyo's bell hangs from his katana sheath, but he is nonetheless a stray -- a ronin. This one-eyed cat samurai travels across a dishonest world, cutting through pretense and deception with his blade. The bold new cat samurai action series from the creator ofShaman King! MEWSHIDO In medieval Japan, it's a hard life for a stray cat. Every day is filled with struggles and prejudice, from oppression by fellow cats working for cruel masters to extortion by catnip druglords. But being a stray also means incredible pride and independence. The wandering samurai Norachiyo has no master, though he still wears the telltale bell of a cat who has a ""person."" This rogue warrior travels across Japan, protecting the weak and cutting down those who have forgotten the virtues of being a stray - all with unrivaled swordsmanship. Although Norachiyo leaves little trace but his fearsome reputation, this enigmatic warrior has made plenty of enemies who are more than willing to get their claws on his head. Will Norachiyo's past catch up with him, or can he spend his nine lives in freedom? Full Product DetailsAuthor: Hiroyuki TakeiPublisher: Kodansha America, Inc Imprint: Kodansha Comics Dimensions: Width: 14.50cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 20.80cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9781632363657ISBN 10: 1632363658 Pages: 1 Publication Date: 25 October 2016 Recommended Age: From 13 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviews-[With Takei's] best artwork yet... this beautiful, slyly witty first volume is a promising start.- -Otaku USA Magazine -Takes the very tired world of the samurai and makes it feel new again... A breath of fresh air.- -Adventures in Poor Taste [With Takei's] best artwork yet...this beautiful, slyly witty first volume is a promising start. -Otaku USA Magazine Takes the very tired world of the samurai and makes it feel new again... A breath of fresh air. -Adventures in Poor Taste Takes the very tired world of the samurai and makes it feel new again... A breath of fresh air. -Adventures in Poor Taste -[With Takei's] best artwork yet... this beautiful, slyly witty first volume is a promising start.- -Otaku USA Magazine -Takes the very tired world of the samurai and makes it feel new again... A breath of fresh air.- -Adventures in Poor Taste [With Takei's] best artwork yet... this beautiful, slyly witty first volume is a promising start. -Otaku USA Magazine Takes the very tired world of the samurai and makes it feel new again... A breath of fresh air. -Adventures in Poor Taste [With Takei's] best artwork yet...this beautiful, slyly witty first volume is a promising start. -Otaku USA Magazine Takes the very tired world of the samurai and makes it feel new again... A breath of fresh air. -Adventures in Poor Taste [With Takei's] best artwork yet... this beautiful, slyly witty first volume is a promising start. -Otaku USA Magazine Takes the very tired world of the samurai and makes it feel new again... A breath of fresh air. -Adventures in Poor Taste Author InformationAfter starting out as an assistant on the samurai manga Rurouni Kenshin, Hiroyuki Takei in 1998 created Shaman King, which would go on to become a smash hit Shonen Jump adventure, published in the US by Viz Media, with an anime adaptation broadcast on Fox. Its success led to three spinoff and sequel manga. His cited influences include Osamu Tezuka, Hiroaki Samura's Blade of the Immortal, and Mike Mignola's Hellboy. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |