Hiroyuki Takei

* A gritty historical action story, starring samurai cats, Nekogahara will appeal to fans of everything from Japanese-flavored fantasy like Naruto to more adult historical action like Lone Wolf and Cub. * Mix of lighthearted concept and serious, artful fight scenes from the creator of the hit Shaman King is a unique mix in a market of cookie-cutter action manga. Ages 13+ In medieval Japan, a bell hanging on the collar is a sign that a cat has a master. Norachiyo's bell hangs from his katana sheath, but he is nonetheless a stray -- a ronin. This one-eyed cat samurai travels across a dishonest world, cutting through pretense and deception with his blade.

Nekogahara: Stray Cat Samurai 5

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I think this was a pretty awesome ending to a series that, while has its flaws, was overall very enjoyable. The main cast gets their moments, the supporting cast gets their cameos, and we get a satisfying ending to put a period on the whole thing. I especially liked the last few panels, and even let out an "awww...!" at the very end. I thought it was a sweet ending. 

The series has its flaws, though, between action that was sometimes hard to follow and some...questionable...story decisions regarding female cats. It wasn't a perfect story, but I thought the art style was fantastic, and the idea of telling a historical fiction story of Japan with cats was a great one. This will probably be worth a revisit for me sometime down the road.

Nekogahara: Stray Cat Samurai 5

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