Ohikkoshi

Hiroaki Samura, the celebrated creator of Blade of the Immortal, turns his hand to a more intimate story with Ohikkoshi, a single-issue graphic novella published by Dark Horse in 2006. This quiet, beautifully drawn tale follows a young woman as she moves out of her apartment, using the simple act of packing and leaving to explore memory, loss, and the weight of personal history. Samura’s delicate linework and nuanced storytelling make this a poignant, character-driven piece that showcases a different side of his considerable talent.