Basara

BASARA

112 chapters

27 volumes

1990 – 1998

After a massive disaster at the close of the twenty-first century, Japan is transformed into an unrecognizable wasteland, and civilization's advancement grinds to a halt. In the current era, the emperor and his four sons rule the country with ruthless authority. Legends claim that only the prophesied "Child of Destiny" can release Japan from the royal family's oppressive control. Sarasa is the twin sister of Tatara, the one destined to be that child. Though she must live in her brother's shadow, she does everything she can to support him. But tragedy strikes when the Red King—the emperor's youngest son—leads an attack on her village, resulting in Tatara's violent death. To shield the villagers, Sarasa assumes her brother's identity as the Child of Destiny and swears revenge against the Red King. The sudden upheaval takes a toll on her health, so Sarasa visits a hot spring to recover. There, she encounters Shuri, a charming but enigmatic young man. Shuri is intrigued by Sarasa because she treats him unlike any other girl; meanwhile, Sarasa finds herself unable to stop thinking about him. This chance meeting seals their fate—destined to be intertwined by war, hatred, and love.

Drama

Award Winning

Romance

Shoujo

Fantasy

Adventure

Información

Status: Finalizado
Formato: Manga
Chapters: 112
Volumes: 27

Estadísticas

Rank: #184
Score: 8.50
Votos: 7,695
Members: 28,647
Favorites: 1,004

Authors

Tamura, Yumi

Serialized in

Betsucomi

Volúmenes & Capítulos27 vol · 198 cap

Volumen 17 cap

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Background

Basara won the 38th Shogakukan Manga Award in the shoujo category in 1993. The series was published in English by VIZ Media under the Shojo Beat imprint from August 13, 2003 to May 13, 2008, and digitally from September 3, 2013 to March 25, 2014. Basara was published in French by Kana from May 19, 2001 to May 5, 2006; in German by Egmont Manga & Anime from October 2003 to January 12, 2012. The manga was adapted into several stage plays in Japan. The first was performed from December 12, 2012 to December 16, 2012, and its sequel was performed from January 9, 2014 to January 14, 2014. A stage play covering a prequel story included in the 26th volume was shown from January 25, 2019 to January 28, 2019. Another stage play rendition of the series was performed from January 13, 2022 to January 23, 2022.