Steel of the Celestial Shadows, Vol. 9: Volume 9

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

A down-and-out samurai named Ryudo Konosuke struggles through his hardscrabble life in early 19th-century Japan. It is said that a samurais spirit rests in their swordand Konosuke cant even pick one up thanks to a cruel curse that repels anything made of metal that gets near him. Destitute and hopeless, he decides to end it all. But when a beautiful and mysterious woman saves his life and his soul, it is the beginning of Konosukes journey into a strange world of magic that exists a step away from his own.

A new enemy with the ability to control emotions and make others do her bidding attacks Yumiko Village. Known as Toki the Rooster, this young girl is one of the Twelve Divine Generals andis as soulless as she is powerfuland her target is Aki! Bokutake knows Toki, as they both were once disciples of Master Takayama. But stopping her from wiping everyone out will require the Gifted to push their anger beyond their control

Author Bio

Daruma Matsuura was born in 1984 in Kanagawa prefecture. Her debut series, Kasane, was serialized in 2013 and made into a live-action film in 2018. Other works include Imakako and Utakata to Tomoshibi. Steel of the Celestial Shadows is currently serialized in Big Comic Superior from Shogakukan. Her favorite sushi is uni.