BLADE OF IMMORTAL OMNIBUS TP (2025)

"A cursed, seemingly immortal warrior aids a young girl in her quest for revenge, as the students of a brutal new sword school tear a bloody path across Japan. Hiroaki Samura's massive manga series spawned an anime run, a spinoff novel, an art book, and a live-action film! Samura's storytelling tour-de-force also won Japan's Media Arts Award, several British Eagle Awards, and an Eisner Award, among other international accolades. Intense and audacious, Blade takes period samurai action and deftly combines it with a modernist street idiom to create a style and mood like no other work of graphic fiction."

"Rin continues her quest across feudal Japan to avenge the murder of her parents, joined by Manji-her seemingly immortal protector. The eccentric, bloodthirsty Ittö-ryü sword school tries to carve a path to Edo castle, led by the hated Anotsu as they obliterate all rival schools along the way. What they don't know, though, is that the deadly Mugai-ryü has formed-with the sole purpose of destroying Anotsu's clan! This epic manga series won Japan's Media Arts Award, several British Eagle Awards, and an Eisner Award, among other international accolades. Relentless and shocking, Blade takes Edo-era samurai action and combines it with modernist street idioms to create a style and mood like no other work of graphic fiction."

"Over 650 pages of samurai battles and bitter rivalries! Rin's seemingly immortal protector, Manji, is helping her destroy the eccentric, bloodthirsty Itt?-ry? sword school. While Manji has his hands full with a trio of devious assassins, Rin decides to make her way across Edo in a solo search for the murderous Anotsu Kagehisa!"

"Over 600 pages, collecting Hirokai Samura's captivating 'Secrets,' 'Fall Frost,' and 'Beasts' story arcs! With Rin searching for the murderous Itto-ryu leader Anotsu Kagehisa on her own, Manji joins forces with Magatsu-a fan-favorite killer-to take on the evil Shira! Now a live-action film from Takashi Miike! Collects volumes 10-12."

"Over 700 pages of samurai swordplay and grudge matches! Collecting Hiroaki Samura's fast-paced 'Mirror of the Soul,' 'Last Blood,' and 'Trickster' story arcs! Kidnapped and bound by three Itto-ryu warriors, Rin is unable to warn her bodyguard Manji, the immortal swordsman, that he's heading into a trap! Collects volumes 13, 14, and 15."

"Hiroaki Samura's titanic tale hits its midpoint, and Rin begins to discover her skills as a warrior and strategist, as she makes new allies and resolves to find the missing Manji. Her immortal swordsman is imprisoned and being tortured in an underground stronghold beneath Edo Castle, however, and cruel doctors hope to find the secret behind his mystical powers. Collects volumes 16, 17, 18, and 19."

"Collecting the 'Demon Lair' story arc, which features a massive prison escape helmed by young Rin, and 'Footsteps,' a key story arc that builds up to Blade of the Immortal's intense, multi-volume final battle! Dishonored military leader Kagimura must destroy Anotsu and the hated Itto-ry? school, so he forms the new Rokki-dan gang of odd criminal misfits to help him track Anotsu down. Collects volumes 20-22."

"The showdown that fans have been waiting for begins here, as Manji and Shira finally cross swords! Although he's missing an arm, Manji's mystical healing powers still ensure that he's a formidable opponent-but his greatest foe, the masochistic Shira, has a few depraved tricks up his own sleeve! Also-Anotsu embarrasses the shogunate! Collects Blade of the Immortal volumes 23, 24, 25. "

"Anotsu's strange Itt?-Ry? crew is splintered and fatigued, and Habaki Kagimura's group of suicidal Rokki-dan soldiers is closing in on them! In this penultimate omnibus volume, Hiroaki Samura's spellbinding masterpiece sees several major storylines finally beginning to dovetail. As some characters' strange paths converge, Samura's epic study on revenge and survival begins to wind its way toward a massive final confrontation!"

"The harrowing, bone-crunching finale! Disgraced Edo officer Habaki faces the devious Anotsu in a decisive showdown, while Manga, Rin, and only a few others witness the end of an era. Rin's quest concludes with a violent bang-then things get weirder! Hiroaki Samura's Blade of the Immortal finale overflows with heartbreak and bloodshed! Collects volumes 29, 30, and 31."