Blade of the Immortal

Synopsis

Hiroaki Samura's Blade of the Immortal will keep you on edge! Manji, a ronin warrior of feudal Japan, has been cursed with immortality. To rid himself of this curse and end his life of misery, he must slay one thousand evil men! His quest begins when a young girl seeks his help in taking revenge on her parents' killers . . . and his quest won't end until the blood of a thousand has spilled! (Source: Dark Horse) Notes: - The magazine release contains 219 chapters, which includes a prologue. - The tankoubon release re-arranges the manga into 207 total chapters across 30 volumes. - The Dark Horse release re-arranges the manga into 208 total chapters across 31 volumes.

About

Blade of the Immortal is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 1993, spanning 219 chapters, collected across 30 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2012).

Why readers enjoy Blade of the Immortal

Blade of the Immortal appeals to readers of Action manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Adventure, Supernatural elements. This combination of Action, Adventure, Supernatural sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Blade of the Immortal is written by Hiroaki Samura, with art by Hiroaki Samura.

Reception

Blade of the Immortal holds an average score of 8.3 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 1,392 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Blade of the Immortal include: Tragedy, Martial Arts, Revenge, Samurai, Swordplay, Primarily Adult Cast, Seinen, Anti-Hero. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.