Mugen no Juunin
Blade of the Immortal
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Mugen no Juunin

Alternative Titles

Synonyms: Inhabitant of Infinity
Japanese: 無限の住人
English: Blade of the Immortal
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Information

Type: Manga
Volumes: 30
Chapters: 207
Status: Finished
Published: Jun 25, 1993 to Dec 25, 2012
Genres: Action Action, Adventure Adventure, Drama Drama, Supernatural Supernatural
Themes: Historical Historical, Martial Arts Martial Arts, Samurai Samurai
Demographic: Seinen Seinen
Serialization: Afternoon
Authors: Samura, Hiroaki (Story & Art)

Statistics

Score: 8.411 (scored by 1941419,414 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #2072
2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #186
Members: 84,305
Favorites: 3,009

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Synopsis

Manji is an infamous swordsman in feudal Japan who is known as the "Hundred Man Killer," as he has killed one hundred innocent men. However, there is something far more frightening than his ominous reputation: the fact that he is immortal. This is the handiwork of eight-hundred-year-old nun Yaobikuni, who placed bloodworms capable of healing almost any wound in Manji's body.

To atone for his crimes, Manji resolves to kill one thousand evil men. Yaobikuni agrees to this proposal, saying that if he succeeds, she will undo his curse of immortality. Soon after this promise, Manji meets Rin Asano, a 16-year-old girl who requests Manji's assistance in killing those who slaughtered her parents.

Initially reluctant, Manji refuses Rin's desperate plea. However, owing to her evident lack of strength, Manji changes his mind and agrees to protect Rin for four years. With this partnership set in stone, the two embark on a perilous journey of bloodshed, vengeance, and redemption, each to fulfill their own life's cause.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]


Note: Originally published with 219 chapters, which were then recollected into 207 chapters in the tankoubons. Please do not change the chapter count.

Background

Mugen no Juunin won the Excellence Prize at the first Japan Media Arts Festival in 1997.

The series was published in English by Dark Horse Comics as Blade of the Immortal in monthly comics issues from June 1, 1996, to November 14, 2007, but was stopped after 131 issues. The publisher also released the manga in 31 volumes from March 1, 1997, to April 1, 2015. The release featured the unusual method of cutting out and rearranging panels, which was done so to have the series read left to right while still appealing to Hiroaki Samura's request of not flipping the pages. Dark Horse Comics republished the series in 3-in-1 omnibus volumes, with the final omnibus containing Shousetsu Mugen no Juunin: Ninjuu Ibun. The first 19 volumes were released in Brazilian Portuguese as Blade: A Lâmina do Imortal by Conrad Editora from February 2004 to February 2007; the full series was published by Editora JBC in 2-in-1 omnibus volumes from December 2015 to May 2018.

Characters

Hyakurin
Supporting
Shira
Supporting
Giichi
Supporting
Yoshino, Doa
Supporting
Habaki, Kagimura
Supporting

Reviews

Dec 28, 2014
“I just want you to know one thing...I may be the one facing them. I may be the one cutting them down. The one who stands on their graves. But you will be the one that kills them.”

There are a great many stories that revolve around the concept of revenge. A great many writers have written a great many tales about revenge, each expressing their own sentiments towards the topic. Some glorify it, others ridicule it as a fool’s quest and others tell a more sympathetic story. Blade of the Immortal however simply tells it how it is, at no point is the author ...
Aug 30, 2018
TL DR; If you can bear gore this one is a must read
(I would recommend listening to "sowulo - SOL (2016) album" with your reading for full experience (fits with it like key and lock) )

story 10/10
I won't tell anything about the story so rest assured.

A Gory samurai age story as the cover implies (as the most of this genre) but:

1- with a bit of science fiction and some medical knowledge.
2- many arcs not long few boring ones
...
Aug 4, 2024
Preliminary (2/207 eps)
Blade of the Immortal - A Protagonist without flaws

Blade of the Immortal is a manga that stands out for its unique premise, yet it falters in many aspects, particularly in its characterization and presentation. While the story is set in the Edo period of Japan, this historical backdrop often feels underdeveloped. To label this manga merely as a product of its time is a disservice to its potential. A well-crafted samurai manga not only provides a thrilling narrative but also immerses the reader in a vivid and engaging world. It should highlight the historical context, allowing readers to grasp the intricacies of the period, including ...

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