Samurai Executioner

首斬り朝

Kubikiri Asa

54 chapters

10 volumes

1972 – 1976

Set in a prison world filled with cruelty, greed, and violence, Samurai Executioner follows Kubikiri Asa, a skilled samurai and executioner who serves the Shogun. In a land where wickedness and sin prevail, Asa must maintain order through his unwavering demeanor. The story explores intense swordplay rooted in tradition and a somber mission, including scenes of bloodshed, torture, and the dark aspects of human weakness. Created by acclaimed manga artists, this tale combines deep darkness and intensity with careful artistry, presenting a brave warrior struggling with the corruption of humanity.

Information

Status: Finished
Format: Manga
Chapters: 54
Volumes: 10

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Serialized in

Shuukan Gendai

Volúmenes & Capítulos8 vol · 2 ch

Volume 1Ch. 1–2

Cap. 1
Cap. 2

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Background

Kubikiri Asawas first published in English as Samurai Executioner by Dark Horse from July 28, 2004 to May 31, 2006, with the digital edition released May 18, 2011 to May 9, 2012. The series was re-published in omnibus format, with four volumes, by the same publisher, from May 14, 2014 to February 11, 2015.