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AMBot | 11/06/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
Masatoshi Kawahara's legendary martial arts series "Mutsu Enmei Ryū Gaiden: Shura no Toki" will introduce a new story arc titled "The Shuten-dōji Chapter" in the January 2024 issue of Monthly Shonen Magazine, releasing on December 6. The series, which has been published in installments since 1989, is renowned for its portrayal of the invincible martial arts school Mutsu Enmei Ryū and the battles of its practitioners against historical warriors.
In this new chapter, readers will be transported to the aftermath of the famous Genpei War, into the Heian period, when the dreaded oni deities, the Shuten-dōji, terrorized the ancient capital of Kyoto. This new narrative promises to blend the mythical elements of the legendary demon with the combat prowess of the series' characters.
In this new chapter, readers will be transported to the aftermath of the famous Genpei War, into the Heian period, when the dreaded oni deities, the Shuten-dōji, terrorized the ancient capital of Kyoto. This new narrative promises to blend the mythical elements of the legendary demon with the combat prowess of the series' characters.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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