"Growing up in the late 16th century Sengoku era Japan, Shinmen Takezō is shunned by the local villagers as a devil child due to his wild and violent nature. Running away from home with a fellow boy at age 17, Takezo joins the Toyotomi army to fight the Tokugawa clan at the Battle of Sekigahara. However, the Tokugawa win a crushing victory, leading to nearly three hundred years of Shogunate rule. Takezo and his friend manage to survive the battle and afterwards swear to do great things with their lives. However, after their paths separate, Takezo becomes a wanted criminal and must change his name and his nature in order to escape an ignoble death."
Writer: Inoue Takehiko (the guy who wrote slam dunk)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Historical, Martial Arts, Mature, Psychological, Seinen
I only just started reading this, but so far I really like it. It's interesting, and the main character is obviously going to have to go through some kind of spiritual/mental journey of his own. So far, it's been worth the read, and I'd suggest it.
