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Shura no Mon (Ashura)



I dunno how many people read this manga, but to me.. Shura no Mon (titled Ashura in indonesia) is one of the very best.

The main character is Mutsu Tsukumo (translated to er.. Paddy.. in Indonesia- crazy translator -_- ), the last master or Mutsu Enmeiryuu, the legendary killing martial art techniques.

Tsukumo himself is an interesting character, constantly looking for stronger opponents, as if he wanted to be the world no 1. But deep inside, he was constantly tortured by his past, having accidentally killed his supposedly more talented older brother.
Possibly.. all he was trying to do was to find someone who was strong enough to kill him.

I literally shivered as i flip from page to page of this manga when it comes to its fighting scenes. The drawing strokes somewhat bring alive the emotion, the coldness of heart and warmness of blood was painted beautifully.

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vy said…
Ehhh, Ashura, I liked it too. Thought it was cool, with the minimalist feel and all. =D Back then didn't feel like it was popular, but then I did find the scanlations (years after..) and now you mentioned it too. =))

Ahaha, yeah, crazy translator, all the English-ized names.. maybe from tsukuda == rice field == paddy? Lol. Still cannot explain how they derived 'Clint'.. and other names I didn't remember. =P

They totally get rid of the 'Mutsu' too huh. ('Aliran Enmei' was it?) If not mistaken there is the samurai-themed prequel still featuring the Mutsu lineage so I rather disapprove of this emission, lol. *otaku mode*
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phoenix chix said…
haha it was not popular.. but i like that minimalist and not-too-details drawing, the way the manga describes the speed of their movement, which at times turns into a blur of lines heh.

the other manga u mentions is 'Shura no toki', which also has its anime version.

one character that i love fondly from that other manga is the historical Ryoma Sakamoto =)
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