Usagi Yojimbo: Yokai
Usagi Yojimbo: Yokai by Stan Sakai is a graphic novel published by Dark Horse in 2009, featuring 62 pages of vibrant storytelling in English. This edition presents a self-contained narrative where Usagi, a rabbit ronin, embarks on a quest to rescue a kidnapped girl. As he ventures into a forest filled with creatures from Japanese folklore, including kitsune and oni, he uncovers a looming threat to the countryside.
Readers will find a rich exploration of Japanese mythology as Usagi confronts various yokai while teaming up with Sasuke the Demon Queller. The story delves into themes of bravery and the supernatural, showcasing the unique challenges faced by the characters. This original graphic novel marks a significant milestone in the Usagi Yojimbo series, being the first fully hand-painted edition created by Stan Sakai.
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Yokai are the monsters, demons, and spirits of Japanese folklore, such as the shape-changing kitsune, the obakeneko demon cats, and the evil oni ogres. Usagi faces all these and more when a desperate woman begs for his help in finding her kidnapped daughter. Tracing the abducted girl deep into the forest, Usagi finds it haunted by creatures of Japanese legend and discovers that they are amassing for a great raid on the countryside! Fortunately, Usagi is joined by Sasuke the Demon Queller, who is also fighting to prevent the invasion, but things aren’t always as they seem — especially when dealing with the supernatural!
* The rabbit ronin turned twenty-five, and Dark Horse celebrated with the first-ever Usagi Yojimbo original graphic novel, fully hand-painted, written, and lettered by creator Stan Sakai!
* Completely self-contained story.
* Usagi Yojimbo is a 2009 Eisner Award nominee for Best Continuing Series.
First ever, full color, original story!
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