{"product_id":"last-samurai-standing-1-isbn-9798888775165","title":"Last Samurai Standing 1","description":"\u003cb\u003eBased 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 \u003ci\u003elast samurai standing?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eShogun\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGolden Kamuy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBlade of the Immortal\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003cu\u003ePraise for the Netflix series\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An exceptional action spectacle unlike anything I’ve seen in the medium of television and film this year... Every episode captivates with its raw, extremely violent sword fights... A fully realized, epic action series that seamlessly integrates some of the most intricate action filmmaking to be seen on television in years, with a beating human heart that makes us care.\" –RogerEbert.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eSquid Game\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eShōgun\u003c\/i\u003e… The first episode, with its dynamic opening in the Boshin War and its climactic melee at the Kyoto temple, sets an immediate high bar when it comes to samurai slicing and dicing... Delivering an ample supply of…samurai action.\" –Hollywood Reporter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A wildly exhilarating roller coaster that deftly balances historical intrigue with personal heroism and an escalating body count.\" –South China Morning PostShogo Imamura is a writer known for his historical fiction. \u003ci\u003eLast Samurai Standing\u003c\/i\u003e is the first manga adaptation of his work to be made available in English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTATSUZ made his manga debut in 2012 with \u003ci\u003ePoncho\u003c\/i\u003e. His other works include \u003ci\u003eVersus Gyoshin-san!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTransition Game\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Kodansha Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233323397349,"sku":"NP9798888775165","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798888775165.jpg?v=1767731176","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/last-samurai-standing-1-isbn-9798888775165","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}