Kaze Hikaru v.18

Reads R to L (Japanese Style). A historial romance set in the time of Rurouni Kenshin! Japan is approaching a tipping point, with increasing pressure from the West to open its borders. The Shinsengumi are being trained to use firearms, but Okita refuses, insisting on the way of the sword. He represents many in the group who cling to old samurai values. But it is clear that the times are changing and the Shinsengumi embodies the "old guard." Will they survive the coming upheavals?

About the author

Taeko Watanabe

Summary

Japan is approaching a tipping point, with increasing pressure from the
West to open its borders. The Shinsengumi are being trained to use firearms, but
Okita refuses, insisting on the way of the sword. He represents many in the
group who cling to old samurai values. But it is clear that the times are
changing and the Shinsengumi embodies the "old guard." Will they survive the
coming upheavals?

Product details

• Authors: Taeko Watanabe, Taeko Watanabe
• Assisted by: Taeko Watanabe (Illustration)
• Publisher: Viz Media USA
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 13 to 16
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 03.08.2010
• EAN: 9781421528038
• ISBN: 978-1-4215-2803-8
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 192 mm x 15 mm
• Series: Kaze Hikaru; KAZE HIKARU GN
• Subject: Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire