Ikkyu

In this 2008–2009 German miniseries from Carlsen Comics, writer-artist Hisashi Sakaguchi joins Josef Shanel and Matthias Wissnet to adapt the legendary life of the medieval Zen monk Ikkyu Sojun. Running just four issues, the comic distills the monk’s irreverent wisdom, artistic genius, and rebellious spirit into a compact, visually striking biography. Sakaguchi’s expressive artwork brings both the historical setting and Ikkyu’s playful, often provocative nature to life. It stands as a thoughtful European take on a classic Japanese figure, blending cultural reverence with a sharp, modern comic sensibility.