Last Samurai Standing 1

Shogo Imamura, TATSUZ

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Kodansha America, Inc
28 October 2025

Adventure; Historical fiction; Graphic novels: Manga

Series: Last Samurai Standing

Based on the story that inspired the Netflix samurai epic! As the 19th century comes to a bloody end, a sinister game of life-or-death brutally culls Japan's fading warrior class. Who is rounding up the few who still cling to their swords and forcing them to fight? Who will be the last samurai standing?

Based on the story that inspired the Netflix samurai epic! As the 19th century comes to a bloody end, a sinister game of life-or-death brutally culls Japan's fading warrior class. Who is rounding up the few who still cling to their swords and forcing them to fight? Who will be the last samurai standing?

The year 1878--the 11th year of the Meiji era in Japan, and more than a decade since the samurai were stripped of their privileges and swords outlawed on public streets. A mysterious flyer appears in all corners of the land, luring those skilled in martial arts to Kyoto with the promise of riches beyond common imagination. As warriors deprived of purpose flock to the appointed place at the appointed time, what awaits them is no ordinary task, but an all-out war--against each other!

Perfect for fans of Shogun, Golden Kamuy, and Blade of the Immortal!

By: Shogo Imamura
Illustrated by: TATSUZ
Imprint: Kodansha America, Inc
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 208mm, Width: 146mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 238g
ISBN: 9798888775165
Series: Last Samurai Standing
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 28 October 2025
Recommended Age: From 16 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Shogo Imamura is a writer known for his historical fiction. Last Samurai Standing is the first manga adaptation of his work to be made available in English. TATSUZ made his manga debut in 2012 with Poncho. His other works include Versus Gyoshin-san! and Transition Game.