Takuan

In the early 1990s, French publisher Arboris released Takuan, a five-issue series written by Serge Le Tendre and illustrated primarily by TaDuc and Emiliano Simeoni. This short but striking European comic follows a samurai's quest for enlightenment, blending martial arts and spiritual philosophy through lush, detailed artwork. Its concise run and distinctive visual style make it a notable entry in the Franco-Belgian tradition of historical adventure comics.