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Usagi Yojimbo

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Stan Sakai
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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.

Original OEL: Fantagraphics, Dark Horse

Notes: Won the Eisner Award in 1996 (twice), 1999, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2020 (twice) and 2021 (twice) in multiple categories. Was translated in Czech, in French, in German, in Hungarian, in Polish, in Portuguese, etc.

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Themes
Ambivalence Animal Cruelty Art Evolution Dark Past Deception Discrimination Espionage Intimidation Intrigue Leadership Legends Lifetime Military Nightmares Organizations Persecution Sacrifice Suffering Violence War Death › Suicide Drugs › Alcohol Economics › Greed Folklore › Japanese History › Historical Fiction Kinship › Orphans Military › Background Politics › Court Sports › Fishing
Comedy
Comedic Facial Expressions Comedic Undertone Comedic Violence Parody Running Gags
Courtship
Obsessive Love › Obsession
Culture
Japanese Japanese Society
Emotions
Childhood Love Dead Love Interest
Health
Disability Injury
Horror
Body Horror › Decapitation
Mental Health
Mental Illness › Menhera
Politics
Conspiracy Corruption
Social Issues
Gender discrimination Misogyny Nobility Poverty Prejudice Sexism Social Class Discrimination Social Hierarchy
Violence
Gore Revenge Torture
Settings
Japanese Ambience Underworld Society Historical Setting › Historical References Supernatural › Possession Weather › Winter
Activities
Farming Investigation Investigation › Police Physical Activities › Training Professions › Prostitution
Conflict
Armed Combat Duels
Crimes
Assault Attempted Kidnapping Attempted Murder Murder Organized Crime
Murder
Mass Mass Murder › Massacre
Leisure
Gambling Outdoor Activities › Camping
Character Archetype
Black Sheep Femme Fatale
Character Traits
Animal Characteristics Blind Character Characters Connected to Important People Characters Connected to Wealth Condescending Character Crazy Character Facial Expressions Facial Hair Gambling Addict Haraguro/Black Belly Responsible Character Smart Character Snarky Character Strong Character Strong-Willed Character Studious Character Twisted Character Violent Character Behavioral Traits › Ruthless Character Human Anatomy › Scars
Age
Adult Character Adult Male Lead Progression
Adult Character
Adult Female Character Adult Male Character
Animal Characteristics > Kemonomimi
Furry Kemono
Personality Traits
Arrogant Characters Psychopaths
Character Types
Animal S With Human Like Intelligence Female Fighters Optimist Parent Quirky Character Veteran Wanderer Younger Sister Genius › Prodigy
Female Lead
Strong Strong-Willed
Ability Female Lead
Capable Female Lead Smart Female Lead Talented Female Lead
Personality Female Lead
Assertive Female Lead Confident Female Lead Emotionally Strong Female Lead Observant Female Lead Straightforward Female Lead Stubborn Female Lead
Male Lead
Emotionally Strong Strong Strong-Willed Appearance Male Lead › Scarred Male Lead Sexuality Male Lead › Male Lead with Sexual Experience
Ability Male Lead
Capable Male Lead Smart Male Lead Talented Male Lead
Personality Male Lead
Assertive Male Lead Confident Male Lead Fearless Male Lead Observant Male Lead Pragmatic Male Lead Serious Male Lead Snarky Male Lead Straightforward Male Lead Stubborn Male Lead
Protagonists
Animal Capable Protagonist Confident Protagonist Emotionally Strong Protagonist Observant Protagonist Proactive Protagonist Smart Protagonist Stubborn Protagonist Tragic Protagonist
Supporting Cast
Large Cast Mentor
Derivative Work
Adaptations › Adapted to Cartoon
Locations
Brothel Castle Dojo Haunted Location Orphanage Village Asia › Japan Natural › Ocean Religious Sites › Temple School › Rival Schools
Narrative Tropes
Assassination Attempt Damsel in Distress Leaving Home Battle Tropes › Realistic Fighting Elimination Games › Kill or Be Killed Situation Fateful Encounters › Unusual First Meeting Survival › On the Run
Character Change
Protagonist Strong from the Start Weak to Strong
Death Tropes
Character Death Dead Friend Death of Loved One
Plot Structure
Long-Running Story Past Plays a Big Role
Power Dynamics
Abuse of Power Power Struggle
Romantic Dynamics
Adult couple Ex-Lovers Important Non-Romantic Relationship
Storytelling Techniques
Flashbacks Multiple POVs Flashbacks › Extended
Objects
Weapons Poison Ship Spear Swords Tattoo
Occupations
Business › Merchants Entertainment › Talents Explorers › Villager Heirs › Heir Magic Users › Witch Service Staff › Servant
Armed Forces
Samurai Soldier › Ex-Soldier
Clergy
Buddhist Priest/ Monks
Court
Courtesan Lord
Crafters
Blacksmiths Sword Smith
Criminals
Bandit Yakuza
Farmers
Farmer Fisherman
Hunters
Assassins Bounty Hunter Demon Hunter Kunoichi Ninja Shinobi
Performers
Celebrity › Famous Character
Public Service
Police Police › Policeman
Security
Bodyguard Investigator Spy
Warriors
Martial Artist Warrior
Relationship
Bromance Childhood Friends Strong Family
Family Relationship
Father and Son Father-Son Relationship Younger Brother
Family
Siblings Family Dynamics › Parental Favoritism
Extended Family
Clan Cousins
Parent-Child
Dead Child/ren Dead Father Dead Mother Father Son
Siblings
Half Sisters Half-Siblings Older Sister Sibling Rivalry
Professional Relationship
Bodyguard-Boss Relationship Master-Disciple Relationship
Sexual Content > Sexual Acts
Attempted Rape Kissing › Stolen Kiss
Species & Creatures
Animals Monsters
Animals
Rabbits Animal Companion S Panda
Monsters
Anthropomorphic Youkai
Supernatural Beings
Ghosts Haunting Things Kappa
Time Period
Post-War
Period Piece
Early Modern Period › 17th Century Historical › Edo Period
Tone
Epic
Work Info
Art Style › Elaborate

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