忍者と極道 [Ninja to Gokudō]

In this ongoing Kōdansha series launched in 2020, a chance meeting between a lone ninja and a yakuza enforcer sparks an unlikely alliance in modern-day Japan. Written and illustrated by a single creator, the series blends gritty crime drama with stealth-action spectacle, exploring how two outcasts from fading traditions navigate a world that has no place for their codes. With 16 issues and counting, 忍者と極道 stands out for its stylish, character-driven take on the collision of ancient and modern underworlds.