In march 1701, lord asano of ako, having been summoned before the shogun in edo modern tokyo, was provoked into attacking a corrupt official, kira, the shoguns master of ceremonies. The gcd is building the most comprehensive comics database. The tale of the 47 ronin asia for educators columbia. The 47 ronin is a graphic novel adaptation of one of japans oldest and most famous stories in samurai history. The revenge of the fortyseven ronin also known as the ako incident. The film is a fictional account of the fortyseven ronin, a reallife group of samurai in 18th century japan who avenge the murder of their master. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 47 ronin tuttle classics.
If you know usagi yojimbo, a graphic novel written and illustrated by stan sakai, then you already know youll love this book. The series was written and drawn by frank miller with water colors by lynn varley. The tale of the 47 ronin and their epic mission to avenge their wronged master. The story of the 47 ronin is one of the most celebrated in the history of the samurai. Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated, this collection of the acclaimed miniseries recounts this sweeping saga of honor and violence in all its grandeur. To know the story of the 47 ronin, is to know the story of japan. The tale of the 47 ronin and their epic mission to avenge their wronged master epitomizes the samurai code of honor, and creators mike richardson and stan sakai have done justice to their story. After a treacherous warlord kills their master and banishes their kind, 47 leaderless samurai vow to seek vengeance and reclaim their honor. Retold through the ages, the legend at last comes to comics in a meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated miniseries from mike richardson, stan sakai, and editorial consultant kazuo koike. A graphic novel version of the most dramatic example of bushidothe samurai codein japanese history. The sixissue work shows some of the strongest influences of manga and bande dessinee on millers style, both in the artwork and narrative style. A graphic novel from the worlds largest community of readers. The tale of the 47 ronin and their epic mission to avenge their wronged master epitomizes the samurai code of honor, and. Ronin is a character that appears in the idw cobra series.
John allyn here presents for english language audiences one of the most ofttold episodes in japanese history. The series was written and drawn by frank miller with artwork painted by lynn varley. For those looking for the real story behind the fictionalized movie account of the 47 ronin story, this is the definitive, fascinating account of this unforgettable tale of a band of samurai who defied the emperor to avenge the disgrace and death of their master, and faced certain death as a result. This is a tightly focused, perfectly pitched retelling of the story and a perfect entry point for anyone coming to the story for the first time. The essential ra, horus,osiris, seth, anubis, bastet see u in history duration. Syfy adapting frank millers dc comics series ronin, oni. Its violent when it needs to be, precise and calm when its called for and never once loses focus. If you want to start a main the47ronin page, just click the edit button above. This following is an introduction to the tale of the 47 ronin. It is fully searchable and includes data on creator credits, story details, or other publication details for comic books worldwide. Ronin marvel comics, a marvel comics character ronin hood of the 47 samurai, a story combining robin hood and the 47 ronin. When their master, asano, is dishonored and forced to commit seppuku, 47 now masterless ronin plot together to avenge their daimyo. You may also wish students to read or dramatize the play chushingura. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Stan sakai is a japaneseborn american cartoonist and comic book creator. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the 47 ronin. It has been said, to know the story of the 47 ronin is to know japan. I was inexplicably moved by the visit, and found a copy of john allyns book at an englishlanguage bookstore in tokyo. The nbcuniversalowned cable network is developing frank millers dc comic series ronin and oni press political space drama letter 44, the hollywood reporter. This was perhaps all the more so because it occurred at a time when the samurai class was struggling to maintain a sense of itself warriors with no war, a social class without a function. Back cover testimonials by joe kubert, archie goodwin, and john byrne, art by frank miller. About genre action comic summary among the bestknown tales in japanese history, the legend of the 47 ronin and their epic mission to avenge their disgraced master epitomizes the. Despite being widely known in both japan and abroad, the story of the assassination of a court official named kira yoshihisa by the 47 roninand their subsequent suicidehas seldom been retold with accuracy since its occurrence in december 1702. A lavishly illustrated, 6 issue mini series, ronin was the first dc project to utilise the prestige format glossy paper with cardstock covers and proved to be one of the most influential works. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them.
If you dont know stan sakai at all, or his previous work, but are looking for a great read, get this book. Retold through the ages, the legend at last comes to comics in a meticulously. Oct 04, 20 the 47 ronin is a dignified telling of a dignified story. The series publication ran between 1983 and 1984 with a total of six volumes. In 20, sakai illustrated the limited comic book series 47 ronin, an adaptation of the famed story of the 47 ronin. To ask other readers questions about the 47 ronin, please sign up. The treasury of loyal retainers, which was written in 1748 for puppet theater based on the historical event. Be careful, though, the only things that go in the main namespace are tropes and should be created through the ykttw system.
A graphic novel kindle edition by sean michael wilson, akiko shimojima. Sep 10, 2012 i first went to sengakuji temple the burial site of the 47 ronin about 20 years ago, just as a tourist thing and not knowing the background of the temple or the story of the 47 ronin. The tale of the 47 ronin and their epic mission to avenge their wronged master epitomizes. Opening with the tragic incident that sealed the fate of lord asano, 47 ronin follows a dedicated group of asanos vassals on their yearslong path of vengeance. The ronin are the main protagonists in a 2014 comic miniseries by stan sakai art and mike richardson author. Ronin is a comic book limited series published by dc comics. This set off a chain of events that led to one of the bloodiest episodes in japanese history. Keanu reeves stars in the 3d actionadventure epic, 47 ronin. To know the story of the 47 ronin is to know japan. The story of the 47 ronin is a japanese national legend, one that has been adapted into just about every conceivable medium innumerable times since the historical events it is based on occurred at the dawn of the 18th century. During the tokugawa era in japan, the country was ruled by the shogun, or highest military official, in the name of the emperor. Her book with sean michael wilson, secrets of the ninja, received a medal in the 10th international manga award, organised by the japanese ministry of foreign affairs. As a kid i was excited about every book, made drawings of battles, lists of indian terms, went to. The samurai spirit is a short animated film produced with universal pictures in conjunction with dsf as part of the marketing for the release of 47 ronin starring keanu reeves.
In 20, sakai illustrated the limited comic book series 47 ronin, an adaptation of the famed story of the 47 ronin written by dark horse comics publisher mike. Ronin is an american comic book limited series published between 1983 and 1984, by dc comics. It takes place in a dystopic nearfuture new york city in which a ronin is reincarnated. This band of ronin must seek help from kai reevesan enslaved halfbreed they once rejectedin their ultimate fight for redemption in a savage world of mythic and wondrous terrors. The true story of the vendetta of the 47 ronin from ako. The tale of the 47 ronin is one of the most famous in japanese history, and it is a true story. Bendis stated that the original intention was matt murdock as the true identity of ronin but could not do so due to a conflict with plans in the daredevil comic book title. A graphic novel sean michael wilson, akiko shimojima on. This 5part miniseries is a gorgeous new adaption of this legend by writer mike richardson the secret and artist stan sakai creator of. Ronin ends up in the middle of a gang war while casey mckenna leads an aquarius search team to locate him.