Last Samurai Standing 1
By (Author) Shogo Imamura
Illustrated by TATSUZ
1
Kodansha America, Inc
Kodansha America, Inc
28th October 2025
22nd July 2025
United States
General
Fiction
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Historical
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Action and adventure
Paperback
192
Width 146mm, Height 208mm, Spine 15mm
252g
Based on the story that inspired the Netflix samurai epic! As the 19th century comes to a bloody end, a sinister game of life-or-death brutally culls Japan's fading warrior class. Who is rounding up the few who still cling to their swords and forcing them to fight Who will be the last samurai standing Based on the story that inspired the Netflix samurai epic! As the 19th century comes to a bloody end, a sinister game of life-or-death brutally culls Japan's fading warrior class. Who is rounding up the few who still cling to their swords and forcing them to fight Who will be the last samurai standing The year 1878--the 11th year of the Meiji era in Japan, and more than a decade since the samurai were stripped of their privileges and swords outlawed on public streets. A mysterious flyer appears in all corners of the land, luring those skilled in martial arts to Kyoto with the promise of riches beyond common imagination. As warriors deprived of purpose flock to the appointed place at the appointed time, what awaits them is no ordinary task, but an all-out war--against each other! Perfect for fans of Shogun, Golden Kamuy, and Blade of the Immortal!
Shogo Imamura is a writer known for his historical fiction. Last Samurai Standing is the first manga adaptation of his work to be made available in English. TATSUZ made his manga debut in 2012 with Poncho. His other works include Versus Gyoshin-san! and Transition Game.