About “The Legend of Kamui”
Kamui is a Japanese manga series created and illustrated by Sanpei Shirato. It was first published in the monthly gekiga magazine Garo by Seirindō from December 1964 to July 1971, and later collected into 21 tankōbon volumes. The story follows Kamui, a low-born ninja who escapes from his clan, which hunts him. Set in feudal Japan, the series explores the realities of the Edo period, including social discrimination and the rigid class structure. It blends historical adventure with themes of oppression and rebellion, reflecting Shirato’s Marxist beliefs. By October 2021, Kamui had sold more than 15 million copies. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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