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Gintama

The story focuses on an eccentric samurai, Gintoki Sakata, his (partial) apprentice Shinpachi Shimura, and a teenage alien girl who's from one of the strongest races in existence: Kagura. All three are "free-lancers" search for work in order to pay the monthly rent, which usually goes unpaid anyway. The story takes place in the Edo Period, but instead of the Europeans invading in the late 1860s they are invaded by aliens, which they call Amanto. It's funny, and worth reading just for the laughs. This manga has a plot with no bounds, it can go anywhere with it, and it does, comedy and seriousness from time to time to make this a MUST read.

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Chapter 708 Aug 25, 2019
Chapter 707 Jun 22, 2019

Rurouni Kenshin

140 years ago in Kyoto, with he coming of the American "Black Ships," there arose a warrior who, felling men with his bloodstained blade, gained the name Hitokiri , man slayer! His killer blade helped close the turbulent Bakumatsu era and slashed open the progressive age known as Meiji . Then he vanished, and with the flow of years, became legend.

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Chapter 261 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 260 Jan 14, 2011

Until Death Do Us Part

The future is a great unknown. Throughout history, those who have been graced with the power to read it have been sought by many. In this day and age, the term "prophet" is outdated. "Precog," as in precognition, is the modern term.Yet when the powers of precognition is graced upon a young girl named Tohyama Haruka, she is sought after by a powerful organization. Utilizing her powers, Haruka makes contact with Hijikata Mamoru, a blind swordsman. When cornered by her captors, Haruka proposes an outrageous condition to Mamoru. Haruka wants Mamoru to protect her until death do they part.[Song Ji-Hyoung is the real name of the artist who uses the pen name Double S]

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Chapter 219 May 24, 2017
Chapter 218 Apr 30, 2017

Blade of the Immortal

Manji is an immortal swordsman, who has been cursed with eternal life. He has grown tired of living with all the death he has created. He has no skills other then those of killing, thus he forms a plan to regain his mortality: he shall kill one hundred evil men for each good one he has killed. The old witch who afflicted Manji with immortality agrees to Manji's proposition and Manji is set on his path to kill one thousand evil men. On his journey he meets a young girl, Rin, who has her own vengeance to seek against the sword school whose members slaughtered Rin's family. Rin and Manji journey together, each hoping to find some kind of peace. In their way are many varied enemies. Rin and Manji are almost constantly under attack and must learn to live their lives, avoiding being consumed by revenge.

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Chapter 206 Mar 04, 2014
Chapter 205 Mar 04, 2014

Doushirou De Gozaru

What would happen if you took a normal Japanese kid, flew him to Nevada, and then raised him on stories of feudal Japan? I'm Doushirou would happen. Now Doushirou is back in Japan and is facing the difference between what he's been told all his life and what his own eyes and ears are telling him.

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Chapter 79 Sep 02, 2019
Chapter 78 Sep 02, 2019

Drifters

Plot: The story of Drifters takes place during Japan's Sengoku period (roughly XV to XVII century), a time of constant warring between the island's states, and a natural setting of choice for samurai stories.

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Chapter 83 Aug 14, 2021
Chapter 82 Aug 15, 2021

Shigurui

The story begins in 1629 Shizuoka during Tokugawa Tadanaga s rule. The daimyo staged a tournament where the participants fought with real steel Japanese swords rather than bokken, against his vassals strong objection. The story revolves around the first match between the one-armed swordsman Fujiki Gennosuke and the blind samurai Irako Seigen and deals with the circumstances that led the two to participate in Tokugawa s tournament.Source: Wikipedia

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Chapter 84 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 83 Jan 14, 2011

Ryou

Ryo thinks she is a normal girl living a normal highschool life in modern day Tokyo. But is she? On a school trip, a mysterious man attacks her and claims that he is Benkei, the legendary warrior monk who collected 999 of his opponents' swords in battle during the Heinan era. And he also claims that she is Ushiwakamura, the 1000th opponent, that according to folklore, beat Benkei and became his master. But...Ushiwakamura was a man! And Benkei and Ushiwakamura existed in 13th century feudal Japan!

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Chapter 70 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 69 Jan 14, 2011

Ichi

Ichi is a lone goze (blind woman singer) who has become separated from her traveling entertainment troupe. Wondering how she will find her place in life, she carries only a shamisen (a traditional Japanese stringed instrument) and a walking stick with a hidden blade inside. When necessary, she uses her exceptional sword skills to fight off yakuza and other villains.

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Chapter 39 Nov 27, 2013
Chapter 38 Oct 04, 2013

Shaman King Flowers

What is Shaman King Flowers? You need to read this series: 1- Shaman King 2- SK: Kang Zeng Bang (280-300 in Mangareader)

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Chapter 30 Nov 26, 2014
Chapter 29 Oct 09, 2014

Samurai Drive

In modern-day Japan, only the direct descendants of samurai are allowed to carry swords. In Takahara Ibuki's neighbourhood, rumors have been spreading about Shiroyasha - a mysterious swordsman who is said to attack other swordsmen. Many skilled sword-fighters have converged in the city with the hope of hunting down Shiroyasha.On his way home from school, Ibuki witnesses a fight involving his classmate, Haruma Kokonoe, who is the strongest swordsman in their kendo club. Intrigued by Kokonoe's skill, he tries to discover more about this mysterious student...

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Chapter 31 Feb 07, 2019
Chapter 30 Feb 07, 2019

Izayakaku

The war between the two clans intensifies. Most of the Genji (Minamoto Clan) have fallen, and were taken as captives. Among them was the young Yoritomo, a surviving successor of the Minamoto Clan. Yoritomo was pardoned by the head of the Taira Clan and was exiled to Hirugakojima, a small island in the Izu province. Yoritomo lived a peaceful and contented life in exile and never once thought of taking revenge.One day, a monk was sent to the same island, supposedly banished for insolence towards the Emperor. Incidentally, this ill-mannered monk called Mongaku is Yoritomo's acquaintance. Mongaku meets Yoritomo and tries to convince him that the time has come to take revenge on the Taira. However, Yoritomo shuns Mongaku’s words….

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Chapter 21 Feb 20, 2017
Chapter 20 Feb 20, 2017

Samurai Ragazzi - Sengoku Shounen Seihou Kenbunroku

Nobunaga was just taken out of power and there are signs of civil unrest even in the far reaches of Kyuushuu. A small precinct of Kyuushuu is ruled by the Harima family and headed by the 15 year old Harunobu who. despite everyone’s hopes, has no interest in war nor being a lord. Instead, he spends his time surveying the land to make maps or record plant and animal life. Harunobu’s dream is to create an encyclopedia that contains all the information in the world. So when the opportunity to travel the world and eventually end in Rome appears, Harunobu leaves the land in capable hands and sets sail on his journey that he has dreamed of his entire life.

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Chapter 39 Jan 15, 2019
Chapter 38 Jan 02, 2019

Peace Maker Kurogane

From ADV:With Japan in the midst of a bloody revolution, an elite cadre of samurai swordsmen known as the Shinsengumi must protect the embattled city of Kyoto. Tetsunosuke Ichimura has spent his life dreaming of working at the Shinsengumi, and his wish

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Chapter 25 Nov 04, 2015
Chapter 24 Nov 04, 2015

Zanbara

Ichiyo and Akehiko (both 15 years old) have been brought up in an amicable environment at a prosperous restaurant in Japan. They live a safe, happy life, but, as was the norm in feudal Japan, they train at the local dojo with determination to become strong. The times are turbulent, and violence brims the streets of nineteenth century Japan. Under such conditions the boys will have to learn what it means to wield a sword, to take someone’s life and understand the precarious life of living by the sword. [ravfar]

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Chapter 13 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 12 Jan 14, 2011

Samurai Papa

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. 32-year-old Bushido-sama considers himself to be a modern-day Samurai. When his wife passed away due to illness, he promised to raise their daughter into a fine woman. But, for an adult male, raising a child is not an easy task. The tasks range from teaching proper table etiquette to sex education... Welcome to the life of a Samurai father. -Fried Squid Scans

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Chapter 13 Jun 15, 2014
Chapter 12 Jun 15, 2014

Takemitsu Zamurai

Early one New Year's morning, rounin samurai Senou Souichirou sets foot in Edo's Katagi tenements.Though he appears to be a cheerful and well-mannered man, the inhabitants of the tenements initially regard him with fear and suspicion. Kankichi, a carpenter's son, thinks that he is not human; the neighbourhood cats converse about how "that man reeks of blood".Ignoring the hostile reception, Souichirou pawns his sword, inserts a bamboo replica into the sheathe at his waist, and settles down to a seemingly normal life in the village. He befriends Kankichi and earns the trust of both children and adults alike; soon becoming the new school-teacher.Months pass, and all appears to be well. But Souichirou knows that wherever he may go, trouble and disaster will invariably follow...

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Chapter 8 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 7 Jan 14, 2011

Hinata no Ookami - Shinsengumi Kidan

One man felt a great ambition as he silently stood in the shadow of the "wolf", whose beauty far surpassed even that of a woman's. His name was Toshizou Hijikata. Read the tale of the Shinsengumi warriors who fearlessly rode through the Bakumatsu Era! [B-U M]

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Chapter 3 Feb 11, 2011
Chapter 2 Feb 11, 2011

Howling

This series follow the adventure of young samurai.In his adventure he finds friends and a man that related to his past...Â

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Chapter 4 Mar 02, 2012
Chapter 3 Mar 02, 2012

Date Ningen

The 13th year of the Tenshou Era (1573.7.28 - 1592.12.8), young "One-Eyed Dragon" Date Masamune is the head of the powerful Date family. Masamune is very vain, self-centered, and reckless, and has started attacking and conquering all of the regions around his lands. The purpose of his campaign appears to be the acquisition of the treasures these nations possess. Katakura Kojuro, his trusted retainer and friend, does his best to keep Masamune from getting himself killed by his rash and dangerous plans.

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Chapter 6 Dec 26, 2014
Chapter 5 Aug 07, 2014

Ichigo no Yume - Shimatsuya Risuke no Kaii Jikenchou (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. not found...

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Chapter 5 Feb 17, 2014
Chapter 4 Feb 17, 2014

Tsuki no Toiki

Contains 2 stories: 1) Tsuki no Toiki: Ai no Kizu - Feudal Japan: a girl is found among the bamboo with a slash wound on her back. Having no memories of her identity she is taken into a local brothel and put in charge of babysitting and housekeeping duties. One day, a frequent handsome customer, who also happens to be the head guard of the local castle, notices and wants her as his partner. Having none of that, the girl whacks him across his face, but he does not give up that easily.2) Tsuki no Toiki: Natsu no Yume - To protect Hanzou's homeland from attack by her family, Sara must infiltrate the ninja town of Iga and steal their secret gunpowder formula. As an added bonus, she gets to marry Hanzou in the process. There is just one problem...it's not the Hanzou she thinks it is! And when our lecherous Hanzou from the first story comes around to visit, he gets quite a surprise. UEDA Rinko

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Chapter 2 Jul 17, 2015
Chapter 1 Jul 17, 2015

Shinsengumi Jingishou Asagi

A new manga adaptation that follows the story of the Shinsengumi in the final days of the edo period, during the meiji restoration.

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Chapter 3 Jan 14, 2011
Chapter 2 Jan 14, 2011

Shanaou Yoshitsune: Genpei War

In feudal Japan, Hyota used to be a traveling acrobat. He meets Ushiwakamaru, an ill boy of royalty who is being held captive by the lord of that land. As they look exactly alike, Hyota agrees to swap places, but when Ushiwakamaru dies of his illness, Hyota agrees to carry on his dream and stay in his position. Years later, Hyota has become Minamotono Yoshitsune and with his advisors, Musashibou Benkei and Isesaburou Yoshimori, he brings peace to his lands by solving crimes and problems. A secret messenger arrives to see Yoshitsune and informs him of a coming war. This is Yoshitsune’s story in one of the biggest wars in feudal Japan.

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Chapter 1 Dec 16, 2011

If the Voice Reaches (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Shouta is constantly getting in fights, but despite that, he's a nice guy. One day, while saving someone from some bullies, a weirdo samurai guy shows up and tells him he's haunting him. Now Shouta must deal with this constant spiritual companion... and all the emotions that come with him![B-U]

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Chapter 1 Feb 11, 2011

Mada Koi Towa Shirazu ni (Yaoi)

The following content is intended for mature audiences and may contain sexual themes, gore, violence and/or strong language. Discretion is advised. Set during the Keiou era of Japan. In the restlessness before the storm of revolution, the heir of a wealthy samurai family meets a beautiful young man.A beautiful and heartbreaking period drama which Mizukami is so good at. This one starts off kind of depressing, but keep reading!

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Chapter 1 Dec 10, 2011

Good Weather

A collection of short stories by Otomo (Akira).An anthology of short stories from 1974-1980.

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Chapter 1 Oct 31, 2014