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Usagi Yojimbo

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Usagi Yojimbo is the story of a fictional, idealized, totemic, and somewhat historical Japan. It is a story told by following (primarily) a single wandering ronin as he follows the way of the samurai, seeking enlightenment, honour, justice, and the beauty of living. Note: Won the Eisner Award in 1996 (twice), 1999, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2020 (twice) and 2021 (twice) in multiple categories.

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Genres
◆ Action ◆ Adventure ◆ Comedy ◆ Drama ◆ Fantasy ◆ Historical ◆ Martial Arts ◆ Slice of Life ◆ Supernatural
Character Traits
Animal Characteristics Emotionally Strong Protagonist Strong-Willed Character Behavioral Traits › Ruthless Character Human Anatomy › Scars
Age
Adult Character Adult Male Lead
Adult Character
Adult Female Character Adult Male Character
Personality Traits
Arrogant Characters Psychopaths
Character Types
Female Fighters Mentor Parent Quirky Character Smart Protagonist Younger Sister Genius › Prodigy
Female Lead
Assertive Female Lead Capable Female Lead Confident Female Lead Emotionally Strong Female Lead Observant Female Lead Smart Female Lead Straightforward Female Lead Strong Female Lead Strong-Willed Female Lead Stubborn Female Lead Talented Female lead
Male Lead
Assertive Male Lead Capable Male Lead Confident Male Lead Emotionally Strong Male Lead Fearless Male Lead Male Lead with Sexual Experience Observant Male Lead Pragmatic Male Lead Scarred Male Lead Serious Male Lead Smart Male Lead Snarky Male Lead Straightforward Male Lead Strong Male Lead Strong-Willed Male Lead Stubborn Male Lead Talented Male Lead
Relationship
Adult couple Bodyguard-Boss Relationship Bromance Childhood Friends Ex-Lovers Father-Son Relationship Important Non-Romantic Relationship Master-Disciple Relationship Younger Brother
Family
Siblings Extended Family › Cousins
Siblings
Half-Siblings Older Sister
Themes
Childhood love Conspiracy Corruption Disability Discrimination Injury Military Nobility Organized Crime Orphans Religion Revenge Suicide Torture Violence War Comedy › Parody Drugs › Alcohol Folklore › Japanese Folklore Violence › Gore
Social Issues
Gender discrimination Poverty Sexism Social Class Discrimination
Time Period > Period Piece
Early Modern Period › 17th Century
Narrative Tropes
Comedic Undertone Comedic Violence Damsel in Distress Kill or Be Killed Situation Rival Schools Plot Structure › Past Plays a Big Role Power Dynamics › Abuse of Power Storytelling Techniques › Multiple POVs
Character Change
Protagonist Strong from the Start Weak to Strong
Death Tropes
Dead Friend Death of Loved One
Sexual Content > Sexual Acts
Attempted Rape Kissing › Stolen Kiss
Work Info
Classic Manga Male Author Art Style › Elaborate
Settings
Historical Setting Japanese Ambience
Activities
Investigation Leisure › Gambling Physical Activities › Training Professions › Prostitution
Conflict
Armed Combat Duels
Crimes
Attempted Kidnapping Attempted Murder Murder Murder › Mass Murder
Locations
Castle Asia › Japan Natural › Ocean Religious Sites › Temple
Objects
Ship Swords
Occupations
Martial Artist Samurai Assassins Blacksmiths Bodyguard Buddhist Priest/ Courtesan Fisherman Heir Merchants Monks Ninja Police Servant Spy Swordsman Swordswoman Witch Yakuza Police › Policeman
Species & Creatures
Animals Monsters Supernatural Beings › Ghosts
Monsters
Anthropomorphic Youkai