The Legend of Kamui

It’s the 17th century in Japan. Child outcast Kamui lives on the fringes of a miserably stratified society. Fueled by pure grit, rage, and a dash of cunning, his only way out is to take up the mantle of ninja. Follow scrappy peasants, cold-blooded ninja, and warriors both disgraced and exalted as they navigate the unforgiving hardships of a violent yet hopeful age. With its vivid and critical attention to social injustice and environmental issues against a backdrop of heart-pounding action and romance, this multilayered gekiga drama not only redefined ninja and samurai fantasy, it also offers astonishing parallels with the modern day. (Source: Drawn & Quarterly)

Also known as

Kamui Den · カムイ伝

Format

MANGA · 74 chapters

Status

Finished

Genres

Action, Adventure, Drama

AniList score

71/100

Main characters

Kamui, Shousuke, Kusaka Ryuunoshin