The classic, long ninja saga. Many intertwined themes and many characters. It is a series that is as well a traditional samurai tale as an attempt of Shirato to uncover the role of revolting peasants in feudal Japan. It was made into a full feature film by Nagisa Ooshima in 1966. 5x175i
Kagemaru is a fictional samurai aiding the peasants in their struggle for life. Nobunaga Oda, the historical 16th century warlord is his opponent.
17 Volumes (Complete, Original Kashihon version from 1962)
12 Volumes (Complete, by Shogakukan in 1966)
9 Volumes (Reprint, by Shogakukan in 1975)
12 Volumes (Bunkoban, by Shogakukan in 1976)
2 Volumes (Aizouban, by Shogakukan in 1983)
8 Volumes (Hardcover, by Shogakukan in 1993)
8 Volumes (Bunkoban, by Shogakukan in 1997)
17 Volumes (Fukkokuban, by Shogakukan in 2009?)
