Usagi Yojimbo: The Hidden

Stan Sakai writes and draws this seven-issue Dark Horse arc from 2018, following the masterless samurai Miyamoto Usagi as he crosses paths with the wily bounty hunter Gen and the sharp-eyed Inspector Ishida. The story unfolds in Sakai’s meticulously researched feudal Japan, blending historical detail with anthropomorphic animal characters to explore themes of honor and justice. A key entry in the long-running Usagi Yojimbo saga, The Hidden showcases Sakai’s signature storytelling craft and his ability to sustain a beloved series with quiet depth and action.