Usagi Yojimbo: Bunraku and Other Stories
Usagi Yojimbo: Bunraku and Other Stories by Stan Sakai is a collection of all-new full-color adventures featuring the rabbit ronin Miyamoto Usagi as he navigates the complexities of Edo period Japan. Published by National Geographic Books on April 9, 2020, this edition spans 192 pages and presents a continuation of Sakai’s long-running series. The book includes the three-part “Bunraku,” where Usagi becomes involved in a puppet drama filled with unexpected twists, alongside other stories that explore his role as a bodyguard and his connections to his past.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of narratives that delve into themes of fantasy and historical fiction, showcasing Usagi’s encounters with supernatural allies and his dedication to protecting those in need. The collection also features a 35th anniversary special that revisits the original Usagi story, expanding it with new insights. Additionally, Usagi teams up with familiar characters to recover a stolen heirloom, further enriching the lore of this beloved series. This volume collects the first seven issues of the new Usagi Yojimbo series published by IDW, making it a significant addition for fans and newcomers alike.
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Follow these all-new full-color adventures of rabbit ronin Miyamoto Usagi as he wanders Edo period Japan on his warrior’s journey.
Presented in color for the first time, the ongoing adventures of Stan Sakai’s seminal and long running series are now being published by IDW. This first volume of all-new material continues the saga of Usagi Yojimbo with the three-part “Bunraku,” as Usagi becomes embroiled in a puppet drama where the players are not quite what they seem! Will the aid of a supernatural ally be enough for Usagi to prevent more death? Then, Usagi goes back to his roots as a yojimbo (bodyguard) when he is hired by Lady Mura, a famous writer, to keep her safe on her perilous journey to her father’s home.
Plus, a 35th anniversary special where Stan Sakai revisits the very first Usagi story, “The Goblin of Adachigahara”, expanding it from 8 to 24 pages and adding new insights into the characters and events, as well as revealing the reason for Usagi’s pilgrimage back home. In the final story, Usagi joins his friend the bounty hunter, Gen, and his partner, Stray Dog, in recovering a stolen sword, an heirloom of the Higashi Clan.
Collects the first seven issues of the new Usagi Yojimbo series published by IDW and features an Introduction by Matt Alt, co-author of Yokai Attack! The Japanese Monster Survival Guide.
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