A collection of gekiga stories from various authors from the days of kashihon manga. Considered to be an extremely influential series in the evolution of manga, being one of the first of the gekiga genre, and also to have been influential in bringing about the "cool Japan" phenomenon.
Drawing inspiration from the eerily decadent world of medieval classics, this manga radiates with the defiant spirit of the resilient common folk—the peace-loving people—who mocked the corruption and power of the ruling class at the end of the 19th century! (Source: Futabasha, translated)