Amakusa 1637
SEEBD · 2004–2008 · 12 issues
About the series
In the early 2000s, writer and artist Ryōichi Ikegami brought his intense, historical style to this 12-issue series from the publisher SEEBD. Amakusa 1637 reimagines the Shimabara Rebellion, a bloody Japanese uprising of Christian peasants and ronin, through a dark lens of supernatural horror and political intrigue. Known for his gritty, detailed art and morally complex narratives, Ikegami crafts a brutal tale of faith, survival, and betrayal. This series stands as a distinctive, mature work in his celebrated career, blending historical drama with the visceral energy of seinen manga.