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Based on the story that inspired the Netflix samurai epic! As the 19th century comes to a bloody end, a sinister game of life-or-death brutally culls Japan’s fading warrior class. Who is rounding up the few who still cling to their swords and forcing them to fight? Who will be the last samurai standing?

At Tenryuji Temple in Kyoto, a deadly game begins, assembling warriors to fight to the death along the Tokaido highway. Amid the chaos, Shujiro Saga, a man in dire need of funds, rescues a young girl, Futaba Katsuki, who is clearly out of her depth. The two manage to make their way to Miya alive, but then Futaba is abducted by one of Shujiro’s foster brothers, Sansuke! When Shujiro tracks Futaba down, he learns something that shocks him to the core...

Perfect for fans of Shogun, Golden Kamuy, and Blade of the Immortal!

Shogo Imamura is a writer known for his historical fiction. Last Samurai Standing is the first manga adaptation of his work to be made available in English.

TATSUZ made his manga debut in 2012 with Poncho. His other works include Versus Gyoshin-san! and Transition Game.