Title

Blade of the Immortal

Also known as: Mugen no Juunin, 無限の住人, La Espada del Inmortal, Blade den udødelige, Blade - A Lâmina do Imortal, Клинок бессмертного, ฤทธิ์ดาบไร้ปรานี, Miecz nieśmiertelnego, Oštrica besmrtnika, L'Immortale, L'Habitant de l'infini

by Hiroaki Samura

Score from AniList: 83/100finished30 volumes219 chapters

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Hiroaki Samura's Blade of the Immortal will keep you on edge! Manji, a ronin warrior of feudal Japan, has been cursed with immortality. To rid himself of this curse and end his life of misery, he must slay one thousand evil men! His quest begins when a young girl seeks his help in taking revenge on her parents' killers . . . and his quest won't end until the blood of a thousand has spilled! (Source: Dark Horse) Notes: - The magazine release contains 219 chapters, which includes a prologue. - The tankoubon release re-arranges the manga into 207 total chapters across 30 volumes. - The Dark Horse release re-arranges the manga into 208 total chapters across 31 volumes.

Chapters available: 219
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 4.5/5

A brutal, beautifully drawn samurai epic about an immortal swordsman bound to a vow of vengeance, with striking violence and a deeply human heart.

Pros

Striking, detailed ink art and sword choreography
A compelling, morally complicated lead
A bold, uncompromising tone that stands out

Cons

The violence is graphic and frequent
The long run can feel episodic in places

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Blade of the Immortal is one of the most striking samurai epics in manga. A masterless warrior has been cursed with immortality, and his only path to freedom is to slay one thousand evil men. The quest begins when a young girl asks him to help her avenge her parents, and the story's grim journey takes shape from there. Hiroaki Samura's ink work is detailed and precise, and the sword fights are staged with real weight and clarity. The lead is morally complicated, and the story treats him seriously rather than as a simple hero. The honest cons: the violence is graphic and frequent, which will be a hard read for many, and the long run can feel episodic as new enemies arrive. The tone is grim throughout. Still, it is an uncompromising, unforgettable work for readers who want samurai fiction with real edge. If you can handle the brutality, the artistry is extraordinary.