The Legend of Kamui: Perfect Collection
Viz · 1998–1999 · 2 issues
About the series
A two-issue collection from Viz, The Legend of Kamui: Perfect Collection (1998–1999) gathers key story arcs from Sanpei Shirato’s epic ninja saga, illustrated by frequent collaborator Tetsuji Okamoto. This edition offers a streamlined entry into the gritty, historically rich world of the wandering outlaw Kamui, a series that helped define the gekiga movement in Japanese comics. It matters as a compact showcase of the raw, emotionally charged storytelling that made Shirato’s original run a landmark of alternative manga.
