無限の住人 [Mugen no Jūnin]

Hiroaki Samura’s Mugen no Jūnin is a landmark samurai epic serialized by Kōdansha from 1994 to 2013, spanning 30 volumes entirely written and illustrated by Samura himself. It follows a disgraced rōnin cursed with immortality and a young woman seeking vengeance against a renegade sword school, weaving a brutal, philosophical tale of violence and redemption. Renowned for its stunning, ink-washed artwork and visceral choreography, the series redefined the historical manga genre with its psychological depth and unflinching portrayal of combat. Its influence endures as a masterwork of character-driven storytelling and visual artistry in Japanese comics.