Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu
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Genres
Supernatural, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Shounen, Drama, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life, Historical
Summary
- Izuminokami Kanesada and Horikawa Kunihiro are warriors who travel to the final years of Edo period
- Together they battle the Time Retrograde Army, whose aim is to alter important parts of history
- A historical time-traveling adventure about the warriors fighting a society tampering with the past
Description
The fate of the world is threatened by a group called the Time Retrograde Army, who travel to various points in Japan’s history with the aim of altering the past. The only hope of keeping the timeline intact are a unique band of warriors: personified swords once wielded by the most prolific figures in Japanese history!
Izuminokami Kanesada and Horikawa Kunihiro are two such warriors who once served the same master, and together they travel to the final years in the Edo era to battle against the Time Retrograde Army. Even with the support and conflict of their other colorful comrades, will the pair be able to stand witnessing yet again the bloodshed and pain of eras past...?
Authors
Characters
Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki
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Yagen Toushirou
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Tonbokiri
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Saniwa
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Tsurumaru Kuninaga
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Mikazuki Munechika
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Honebami Toushirou
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Other Facts
Published
Jul 4, 2017 to ?
Serialization
Jump SQ
Original Publisher
Shueisha
Where to read
You can read the official version of this title legally here:
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Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu
Based on the wildly popular online game, “Katsugeki Touken Ranbu” is the manga adaptation that ran parallel to the anime.
The opening focus in “Katsugeki” lies with the swords Izuminokami Kanesada and Horikawa Kunihiro, who both had the same master in history. Together, they lead a fight again the Time Retrograde Army that seeks to alter the past! But what inner conflicts open up in retracing the steps of their dead masters…?
The action scenes were clean and not confusing to follow, and the art was overall attractive. It’s a fascinating read for more dimension and interaction between the colorful characters. So whether you’re an old or new fan, this manga is an action-packed ride of a historical drama enjoyable for all!
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