Usagi Yojimbo Vol. 1: Bunraku & Other Stories
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Usagi Yojimbo Vol. 1: Bunraku & Other Stories

Writer: Stan Sakai Artist: Stan Sakai Publisher: IDW Publishing Trade Paperback: June 10, 2020, $19.99 Issues: 7, Issue Reviews: 75
8.8Critic Rating
8.5User Rating

Follow these all-new full-color adventures of rabbit ronin Miyamoto Usagi as he wanders Edo period Japan on his warrior's journey.
  
This first volume of all-new material continues the saga of Usagi Yojimbo with the three-part "Bunraku," as Usagi becomes embroiled in a puppet drama where the players are not quite what they seem! Will the aid of a supernatural ally be enough for Usagi to prevent more death? Then, Usagi goes back to his roots as a yojimbo (bodyguard) when he is hired by Lady Mura, a famous writer, to keep her safe on her perilous journey to her father's home.
  
Plus, a 35th anniversary specia more

  • 8.5

    Usagi Yojimbo Vol. 1: Bunraku and Other Stories (2019) by Stan Sakai (IDW)

    I was disappointed to see Stan Sakai recently announce he was moving the series back to Dark Horse, especially after his recent success with IDW. His beloved series took garnered much attention by taking home the 2021 Eisner Awards for “Best Continuing Series” and “Best Lettering”. He also won the 2021 Ringo Awards for “Best Cartoonist” and “Best Series”. Even with all that success, the exodus from IDW follows the loss of several other major properties and it appears Sakai will be publishing with Dark Horse through his own new imprint (Dogu Publishing).

    Vol. 1 of the current IDW series received a 4.9 on Amazon, 4.4 on Goodreads, and a 9.5 Critic Rating on Comic Book Round Up.

    This series was a lot of fun and I was even able to enjoy it with my 8 year old. We also watched the new Netflix series. I am happy for the success of Sakai and his character.

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