Review comic – Usagi Yojimbo – Portal PPE.PL

Because in the end who could tell at first glance that the fluffy bunny, rather like a harmless and mild mascot, and certainly looks as compared to eg . of dog-samurai, able to masterfully wield a sword and sting with lightning speed. If you do not know Usagi, then know that life called him a cartoonist and writer Stan Sakai, and his adventures are published continuously since 1984. Rabbit wielding razor-sharp katana is so impressive internship at what he does, and many ranking places it on high when it comes to the most iconic heroes picture history.

Action comic book takes place naturally in feudal Japan at the beginning of Edo period or early seventeenth century. Although there are only anthropomorphic animals, the attenuated stories are a tribute to the classic films about samurai. The author weaves together a lot of references to the history of the Land of the Rising Sun, and the chapters are written specifically so as to show the different elements of the rich and peculiar Japanese art and tradition. In this volume we will find out at least what power they have statues of Jizo, why porters undertook a frantic mission to transport in the middle of summer ice to a place away more than 500 kilometers and know the secrets of producing delicious soy sauce. Practical knowledge complement footnotes found at the end of the book of poems. The value of educational work Sakaiego is not to overestimate, and precisely for this aspect of the series was repeatedly appreciated and rewarded.

Along with an interesting layer of narrative going distinctive drawings. Simple, but well framed and designed with attention to detail such as buildings or equipment faithful to the era in which the action happens. The whole makes for a very pleasant, light and relaxing reading. If mienisz a fan of Japanese culture, and in addition you love Samurai, Yojimbo from Usagim you have no right to be bored. I read this volume I played previously and, unfortunately, the biggest drawback of the comic is the fact that by the end easily dobrniesz two hours.

P.S. 29. This volume adventure Usagi, which was released in Poland, but if you have not read the earlier you do not have to worry about. Stories admittedly have a larger, ongoing in the background story, but are generally unrelated specially stories, so no worries you in the world of rabbit samurai jump in at any time.

Usagi Yojimbo: Two hundred statues of Jizo
 Written and drawings: Stan Sakai
 Binding: Paperback
 Number of pages: 208
 Price of cover: 35,00 zł