Orient 4
Orient 4 by Shinobu Ohtaka, published by National Geographic Books on September 14, 2021, is a captivating addition to the manga genre, featuring 192 pages in English. This installment introduces Musashi, a teenager living under the oppressive rule of demons. Alongside his best friend, he once vowed to become the greatest warriors and overthrow their demonic overlords. However, as life takes unexpected turns, Musashi finds himself on the brink of a mundane existence as a miner, raising the question of whether he can accept a “normal” life.
Readers will discover Musashi’s journey as he faces the challenges of the demon metal blade, the only weapon capable of defeating demons. The narrative explores the blade test, a rite of passage for those aspiring to become samurai. As Musashi confronts this test, he experiences a transformation that reveals buried memories and a mysterious shadow within him. This edition delves into themes of fantasy, action, and adventure, inviting readers to explore Musashi’s struggle against both external and internal demons.
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The new shonen action manga from the creator of Magi is here! Musashi is a teenager living under demon rule. As children, he and his best friend made a promise: to become the greatest warriors in the world and overthrow the demons. But life intervenes, and five years later, he finds himself about to become a miner. Yet can Musashi truly be satisfied with a “normal” life?
THE DEMON METAL BLADE
The only weapon that can vanquish a demon, and only those who overcome its “blade test” can become samurai and face off against the demon gods. However, something strange happens to Musashi when he takes the blade test. A mysterious shadow dwelling within him transforms his soul into black crystals, dredges up his past, and forces him to confront the childhood memories that he had buried deep within his heart…
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