Samurai 8 is one of those series that keeps growing in you chapter after chapter...thanks to the legendary skills of Kishimoto Masashi and the very detailed art-style of Akira Okubo.

Story - until Chapter 15

The story of Samurai 8 could be simple from a fast point of view, however...chapter after chapter, it becomes deeper and way more interesting than the previous chapter.
This also thanks to the addition of famous things and characters from several myths and legends of out world.
This manga will stimulate your curiosity about the myths behind certain characters, Samurai Schools, objects and so on... I won't spoil you anything ;)
Overall an amazing story, with incredible and emotional moments...and it keeps getting better and better after every chapter.


Art - until Chapter 15

In the first 4-5 chapters the art was a bit confusing, even if the level of details of the background was always very good.
But in the chapter 6+ this problem is completely disappeared and everything is perfectly made, without losing the quality of the details.
After all we're talking about Akira Okubo, assistant hired by Kishimoto and worked with him on the Naruto series for nine years, beginning around volume 16. You'll recognize the same amazing art of Naruto in several panels.


Characters - until Chapter 15

The MC is original and realistic, not the same Shonen MC...and after a certain chapter his evolution as a character will be breathaking.
His master is funny, strong and intriguing and the secondary characters are perfectly made with unique personalities that you won't find in other Shonen.
The first real villain is incredible! No spoilers...but rest assured he's amazing!
But a special standing ovation goes to Hachimaru's dad...for many important and emotional factors.


Enjoyment - unitil chapter 15


Absolutely entertaining!


OVERALL --- 9 GREAT
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