During the Edo period, not all samurai were considered wealthy, high class war heroes who answered directly to the shogun. In fact, many of them were of low rank and remained nameless throughout their careers while living economically with their small families just to make ends meet. Nakamura Hanshirou and Yukie with their baby son Tarou is one such family, and through their lives, Yamato Waki offers eye-opening glimpses of the less talked about aspects of living in Japan's capital during this famous era.
Note: Vol. 2 contains a 3-chapter long side story titled "Aoba Shigereru" that involve the same set of main characters.
Nishi Muku Samurai has finished publishing and it has 22 Chapters. It is also Known as: にしむく士, Nishimuku Samurai, Westward Facing Samurai, West Facing Samurai, Aoba Shigereru
Genres: Historical , Samurai , Slice of Life , Drama , Romance , Motorsport
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Top 5 Manga Like Nishi Muku Samurai [2026 List]
5. Taiyou to Tsuki no Hagane
Kounosuke Ryuudo is a samurai who is stuck in perpetual poverty. Looking for a job is fruitless, as he cannot wield a blade. Quite literally, in fact. One day, after being accosted by some criminals and wishing to only reach the sweet embrace of death, he receives a marriage proposal from a mysterious woman...
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Steel of the Celestial Shadows is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 太陽と月の鋼, The Steel of Sun and Moon
4. Hakuouki
Based originally on the famous otome game, this series is Hiraku Naki's version of Yukimura Chizuru's story as she arrives in Kyo from Edo to search for her missing father and eventually becomes involved with the Shinsengumi. This version begins the night that she meets the members for the first time.
Hakuouki has finished publishing and it has 15 Chapters. It is also Known as: 薄桜鬼, Hakuouki: Shinsengumi Kitan
3. Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae
The series follows the adventures of Sabu, a young Edo bakufu investigator traveling with the blind master swordsman Ichi. In their travels, they assist the common people in solving mysteries and righting wrongs (usually committed by bandits or corrupt officials). Sabu is engaged to Midori, the daughter of his boss, who works as a police officer for the Tokugawa shogunate.
The series was serialized originally in "Weekly Shōnen Sunday" beginning in 1966. In April 1968, the series moved to serialization in the first issue of "Big Comic", where it was published until the series ended four years later in the 10 April 1972 issue. (from Wikipedia)
Sabu & Ichi's Arrest Warrant has finished publishing and it has 83 Chapters. It is also Known as: 佐武と市捕物控, Sabu & Ichi's Arrest Warrant, Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories
2. Seirei Gensouki
Meet Rio: a callous orphaned boy living in the slums. At only 7-years-old, he realizes he’s actually the reincarnation of Haruto Amakawa, a Japanese university student with a tragic past. While still reeling from this shocking epiphany, Rio also comes to learn that he possesses extremely potent magical abilities and uses his new powers to solve the kidnapping case of a little girl. His good deed is acknowledged, and he’s rewarded by being enrolled into… a prestigious academy for noble children...?
Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 精霊幻想記, Seigenso
1. Oooku
In an alternative timeline of feudal Japan, a strange disease that only affects men caused a massive reduction of male population, thus females have to pick up men's jobs, changing the social structure. Now, after 80 years of the initial outbreak and current man:woman ratio of 1:4, Japan has become completely matriarchal, with women holding important political positions and men being their consort. Only the most powerful woman -- head of Tokugawa shogunate -- can keep a harem of handsome yet unproductive men, known as "Oooku."
Ōoku: The Inner Chambers has finished publishing and it has 79 Chapters. It is also Known as: 大奥, Oooku
