Ninja Sarutobi Sasuke

In 2024, The New York Review of Books revived a classic from Japan's postwar comic scene with Ninja Sarutobi Sasuke, a single-issue collection of Shigeru Sugiura's beloved, lighthearted ninja adventures. Originally serialized in the 1950s and '60s, this playful series follows the mischievous young ninja Sasuke through historical-tinged capers, blending slapstick humor with Sugiura's distinctive, energetic art style. It stands as a charming introduction to one of Japan's pioneering manga storytellers, offering modern readers a glimpse into the roots of the medium's playful spirit.