Mushibugyou - Recommendations

• Vol: 2; Ch: 10
• 2004

Mugen is a rough-around-the-edges mercenary with a killer technique and nothing left to lose. Jin is a disciplined samurai who's as deadly as he is reserved. Fuu is a young waitress with a good heart and a resourcefulness that emerges when you least expect it. These three unlikely companions are about to begin a journey that will change all of their lives. It's a dangerous quest for a mysterious samurai that will see our squabbling group of heroes get into and out of trouble more times than they can count (which admittedly, isn't very high). From the cynical gentility of the nobles to the backstabbing of the Japanese underworld, Mugen, Jin and Fuu will face threats from without and within as they hurl insults and throwing stars alike. Ancient Japan is about to get a lethal dose of street justice—Champloo style. And it will never be the same.

• Vol: 1; Ch: 21
• 2013

5 years have passed, and not only has the land of Edo changed into an apocalyptic wasteland, but Kagura has changed into a beautiful woman with no Chinese speech pattern, Shinpachi has turned into a cool samurai who is not a tsukkomi anymore, and the Gintoki of this time has gone missing, though he is assumed to be dead. Gintoki is determined to find out the truth of the deadly sickness that is ravaging Edo, and also to understand the feelings of Kagura and Shinpachi, who have been trying to deal with their leader's disappearance.

• Vol: 118+; Ch: 347+
• 1993 - ?

The blade arts of the "Devil" tasked with stiking down evils threatening a peaceful Edo! Heizou Hasegawa, upholding the role of chief officer protecting against crime and arson! In 1783, the heart of the Tenmei era, Hasegawa held the office of chief director of the department charged with sustaining safety in the region, suppressing the most vile of thieves and criminals, an individual largely feared, renowned as Devil Heizou...

• Vol: 2; Ch: 16
• 2013 - 2014

Jonathan and another young boy named Asuma both seek to become Samurai. A mysterious samurai saved them when they were young from the fallen angel Amy.

• Vol: 3+; Ch: 12+
• 2019 - ?

• Vol: 1; Ch: 5
• 2007 - 2009

Tokugawa Iemitsu struggles with his fear of death and finds salvation in the young samurai Samon of the Yagyuu clan. But their relationship triggers a battle for power and respect, stirring tension between the Shogun and the Yagyuu clan.

• Vol: 28+; Ch: 182+
• 2009 - ?

A twelve year old boy from a lesser known school of swordsmanship is known to be an outstanding prodigy. A demonstration match with wooden swords is arranged for the local lord, and an instructor from a nearby school is called to be his opponent. The instructor, not taking the boy seriously at first, learns quickly that he should not take the boy for granted. Both of them settle into a serious fight with their pride as warriors on the line. The match is hard fought, but finally the boy wins, and sets in motion a cascade of unforeseen consequences.

• Vol: 2; Ch: 14
• 2013

Wandering traveller Kurotsuki Yukiji goes from town to town enjoying the women, food, and culture each has to offer. He is the master of the Kurotsuki style martial art where instead of using brute force, it uses the aiki form where you use the opponent's strength and manipulate their force against them. It focuses on settling the conflict without hurting both sides and harnessing the "bladeless soul." Yukiji is travelling to perfect this style and trouble usually finds him despite his peace-loving nature.

• Vol: 5; Ch: 23
• 2000 - 2002

Jubei Yagyu is the head of the Yagyu Clan following the events of Demonic Resurrection and has mostly retired from the world. A group of warriors decide to ask him if he wants to take over a post at their dojo, but Jubei is more interested in watching the Noh of his friend and subordinate Chikuami. 

• Vol: 5; Ch: 20
• 2004