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Ignacio BentzGraphic Novels · Comics
47 Ronin
Synopsis
Japan's enduring national legend comes to comics! This epic mission of loyal Japanese warriors to avenge their wronged master epitomizes the samurai code of honor, and 47 Ronin recounts the sweeping saga of duty and duress in all its violent grandeur. Opening with the tragic incident that sealed the fate of young Lord Asano, this graphic novel follows a dedicated group of Asano's vassals on their unwavering road to bloody vengeance.
How it reads
Prose complexity 5/10
Content warnings (2)
ViolenceGraphic Violence
Genres
Characters
Ōishi KuranosukeProtagonist
The chamberlain of Asano and leader of the forty-seven rōnin, who orchestrates the revenge plot.
Lord AsanoSupporting
A wronged master whose tragic fate sets in motion the quest for vengeance by his loyal vassals.
