Blade of the Immortal Deluxe Volume 4 - by Hiroaki Samura (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Over 600 blood-soaked pages, collecting Hiroaki Samura's captivating "Secrets," "Fall Frost," and "Beasts" story arcs! Rin's purportedly immortal protector, Manji, was enlisted to help her hunt down the ruthless Itto-ryèu sword school that murdered her parents. With Rin searching for the eccentric Itto-ryåu leader Anotsu Kagehisa on her own now, Manji joins forces with Magatsu-a charming, fan-favorite killer-to take on the evil Shira! Hyakurin and her fellow Mugai-ryåu warriors tangle with the devious Itto-ryåu clan, too, and suffer serious losses!"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Over 600 blood-soaked pages, collecting Hiroaki Samura's captivating "Secrets," "Fall Frost," and "Beasts" story arcs!

Rin's purportedly immortal protector, Manji, was enlisted to help her hunt down the ruthless Itto-ryü sword school that murdered her parents. With Rin searching for the eccentric Itto-ryū leader Anotsu Kagehisa on her own now, Manji joins forces with Magatsu--a charming, fan-favorite killer--to take on the evil Shira! Hyakurin and her fellow Mugai-ryū warriors tangle with the devious Itto-ryū clan, too, and suffer serious losses!

Collects Blade of the Immortal volumes 10 to 12 in the original 7x10 serialized format, in a faux-leather hardcover treatment, and with a bookmark ribbon.

Review Quotes

"Samura's stark black-and-white drawings combine precision and a gritty, gestural line in riveting, powerfully expressive illustrations . . . Readers will be drawn into this epic tale, even when there are moments they would prefer to look away."--Publishers Weekly

"Few artists draw samurai manga as well as Hiroaki Samura, whose pages are packed with photorealistic detail while remaining fluid, dynamic, and human."--OtakuUSA

About the Author

Hiroaki Samura is a Japanese writer/illustrator and creator of Blade of the Immortal, as well as several other short works. He has also done various illustrations for magazines.