Samurai Deeper Kyo, Book 1 [Paperback]

Akimine Kamijyo (Author), Akimine Kamijo (Author)

Book Description

Series: Samurai Deeper Kyo | Publication Date: June 10, 2003

1604 A.D. Four years after a devastating civil war, Yuya Shiina earns a living by hunting outlaws. When she captures Mibu Kyoshiro for a small bounty, she has no idea about the dark secret he carries within. Kyoshiro shares his body with the spirit of Onime-no-Kyo, a legendary assassin who has killed a thousand men.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: TokyoPop (June 10, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591822254
• ISBN-13: 978-1591822257
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #939,679 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Samurai Deeper Kyo, July 8, 2003

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R. Dauthi "Raph" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samurai Deeper Kyo, Book 1 (Paperback)

Don't you just love Japanese history? Afterall, it's filled with samurais, swords, and great potential to stick in some very interesting characters indeed. Good thing Samurai Deeper Kyo possess all of these and more.

Taking place during the Edo Era of Japan, Samurai Deeper Kyo is a story about a young man named Mibu Kyoshiro, a wandering medicine peddler whom tires easily, whines every now and then, is very clumsy, and, of course, is quite peaceful despite it all. That is, until you make him mad. You wouldn't like him when he's mad. His eyes turn blood red, and the innocent Kyoshiro transforms into the not-so-innocent Demon Eyes Kyo, the "legendary killer of a thousand men". No longer is he reluctant to participate in any acts of violence; on the contrary, Kyo, the dark spirit residing within Kyoshiro, actually enjoys slaying.

This is but the background to a great developing plot, because soon Kyoshiro meets up with a bounty huntress named Yuya Shiina, who ends up following him on his journey to somehow collect the one million ryo bounty on Kyo's head.

The artwork is enjoyable throughout the manga, effectively expressing the quickness of the action scenes, which I especially liked. Each page is detailed, especially when it comes to the character designs. The art is obviously more shonen then anything else, but the story itself should appeal to a wide variety of audiences.

If you like comedy, action, evil-spirit-alter-egos, and wonderful beginning hints of character and plot development, (not to mention samurais! Yay!) you definitely need to pick up a copy of Samurai Deeper Kyo. It's well worth it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Samurai Deeper Kyo- action, comedy, and a bit of romance, September 9, 2004

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bishoujo (florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samurai Deeper Kyo, Book 1 (Paperback)

I am one of those type of people that are very picky about the type of manga that they read. I love action, but I need some comedy and romance is nice when it adds to the plot.....and Samurai Deeper Kyo satisfies all of these. I am also fond of historical Japan manga and it was intersting to read one during this time in Japan, since, at least as far as I have read, very few are set during that time period.

The charater design is crisp and clear and the fight scenes are also well drawn and clear (with other mangas I would sometimes would have to analyze the picture during a fight scene just to get a grip on what is going on) The plot has many twists and turns to keep you very entertained.

Over all I think it is an excellent manga and the only fault I have with it is that they aren't published fast enough.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Un-original ????, October 10, 2003

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Sakura - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samurai Deeper Kyo, Book 1 (Paperback)

Some people say this plot is un-original. Well its history and might now be original but its got good designs, fun to read, lovable characters. What else would you want? Even if the plot is un-original. I have read many similar manga but I like Samurai Deeper Kyo more then any similar manga. This book is a must read ^ ^ I plan on buying the whole set.