The manga depicts Juuzou, an outcast monk during the last years of the Edo period who strives for freedom despite being shunned by temples. Despite a backdrop of warfare and valiant knights, Juuzou exhibits compassion and vulnerability.
Hiroshi Motomiya gained recognition in the manga world when he launched his series "Otoko Ippiki Gakidaisho" in 1968, which became a massive hit. His characters were men with strong individual traits ...