
Let's say the climax of bonus chapter slapped my mind. Seine Werke richten sich vorwiegend an eine erwachsene Leserschaft und sind der Seinen-Gattung zuzuordnen. He made his debut in Afternoon, Kodansha 's monthly seinen manga magazine, but is probably best known for his works with Kodansha's rival publisher Shogakukan, including Tekkonkinkreet, Ping Pong and Number Five. The fifth star on Volume 1 is due to author's effectively using bonus chapter at the end of the book. Oktober 1967 in der Prfektur Tokio, Japan) ist ein japanischer Manga-Zeichner. Taiy Matsumoto ( Matsumoto Taiy, born 1967) is an influential manga artist. stato acclamato dalla critica per il suo stile unico e anticonvenzionale. The strength of this manga is the stylish execution of the story. Taiy Matsumoto ( Matsumoto Taiy Tokyo, 25 ottobre 1967) un fumettista e artista giapponese. The first three volumes are for character introductions and slice-of-life theme in Edo period. The main story itself is simple for me, but the author only revealed the main plot on Volume 4. Except the bonus chapter, but I will get to there.

The first volume is focusing in fighting/killing intentions, not showing real swords clashing. Unlike majority in samurai theme mangas that trying to grab reader's attention by full action scenes, this manga patiently gives some story foundation as primary objective, and put the short term actions as secondary.

Here and there I found some poetic dialogue and quoting ancient philosophy sayings.

The art is blending classic Japanese painting style with newer style. The arts is unique and could be perceived as weird by some readers. The Takemitsu-zamurai book series by Issei Eifuku & Taiyo Matsumoto includes books 1 (1) (BIG SPIRITS COMICS SPECIAL) and Takemitsuzamurai 3.
