Man, I was so hyped when I first heard about 'Sengoku Astray'—it's got that perfect blend of historical drama and supernatural twists that I love in manga. After digging around, I found out that as of now, there's no official English release. Some fan translations are floating around online, but the quality varies wildly. I remember stumbling across a decent one on a shady site, but half the dialogue felt like it was run through Google Translate twice.
Honestly, it's a shame because the art is gorgeous, and the story hooks you fast. The way it reimagines famous samurai with psychic powers? Genius. I'd kill for a proper licensed version, maybe from Viz or Kodansha. Till then, I'm keeping my fingers crossed and refreshing the 'New Releases' page every Tuesday.
Checked seven stores, three conventions, and even begged a Kinokuniya cashier—no luck. 'Sengoku Astray' is stuck in licensing limbo, which blows because it’s like 'Kingdom' meets 'Jujutsu Kaisen.' The fan sub I read had hilarious typos ('feudal pervaders' instead of 'preservers'), but the plot’s gold. Here’s hoping 2024’s the year.
You know, I've lost count of how many times I've searched 'Sengoku Astray English release' at 2 AM. The manga scene can be brutal for niche titles like this—it's got a cult following, but publishers seem hesitant. I did find a Reddit thread where someone claimed a small indie company picked it up, but that rumor’s been dead for months.
What’s wild is how the Japanese volumes sell out instantly. I had a friend in Tokyo mail me Vol. 3, and even with my terrible kanji skills, the action panels alone blew my mind. The MC’s sword literally severs ghosts? Come on, that deserves a global audience. Maybe if we spam enough publisher surveys...
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Chasing Kitsune
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Yūri: I was raised in this world of shadows, violence, and blood. It isn't the life I would choose, but I don't get a choice. I'm my father's only child and heir. I've been groomed to lead our clan's yakuza. I want to be free. And one way or another, I'm going to be. I just need to get away from my family and avoid the sexy detective who's on my tail.
Hibiki: This case could make or break my career. I'm pretty sure my captain gave me the Kitsune case just to see me fail. No one has been able to catch her, and now I'm expected to. It would be easier to focus on the case if I could stop daydreaming about that naked protestor. I didn't even get her name.
This book is a prequel/sequel to The Princes of Ravenwood. You do not need to have read The Princes of Ravenwood to enjoy this book, but it is encouraged.
Ravenwood Series Reading Order:
Book 1 - The Princes of Ravenwood
Book 2 - Chasing Kitsune
Book 3 - Expect The Unexpected
Book 4 - Out Of My League
Book 5 - Man's Best Wingman
The Raikiri clan, which was famed as the most prominent military and tactical geniuses, existed since the feudal Japanese period during the reign of Minamoto Yoritomo.
Bestowed with great power, the descendants of Iwasaki Senju yielded the Amaterasu, the power which awakens under emotional stress.
Kenjirou Subaru was hailed as a legend for saving the clan at the tender age of six from a unit of 70 yakuza. However, all good things must come to an end eventually as the ancient Ninjutsu clan was assassinated in cold blood, probably by an external group fearful of the clan's prominence and place in modern Japanese culture.
The horror of the heinous tragedy at his birthplace, the Village of Raden in Osaka rendered his mental condition unstable thus causing Izanami to go rouge.
Unbeknownst to him, he ends up in Tokyo, involving in a frenzy of incidents, gathering to find the intel on the person or the organization responsible for the eradication of his people. Therefore, eking out an existence and pursuing an education.
He would eventually make his way to Mitsushiba. He enrolls in high school and thus begins his quest to discover himself again. Eventually, he would be befriended by a group of students who change Subaru's view of life and show him that life this beautiful is worth living or is it really the case....
In the middle of Tokyo’s relentless rush, two strangers cross paths—by accident, in the most ridiculous way, and at the most unexpected moment—yet it feels as if the universe had quietly arranged it all. What follows are hesitant steps, faltering words, and small messages that slowly create a warm, quiet space between them.
Tokyo Love Letter: Hibiki is a story where silence speaks, where ordinary days suddenly begin to matter, and where someone appears out of nowhere… only to become a place to return to, and a space to simply be oneself.
This isn’t a story about falling in love quickly, but about feeling it grow—quietly, unexpectedly—through coincidences, through distance, and through the little things we never meant to hold on to.
"What if I turned out to be someone you'd despise the most?" Calista asked.
"Then I'll be there to save you before that thing could happen."
That was Clyde's promise to his girlfriend Calista before she mysteriously vanished.
It never crossed Clyde's mind that a day would come when he would experience love and be truly in love with someone. When he met Calista, his previously chaotic life became suddenly meaningful. But his joy was ended when one night, he found Calista and her parents dead in their home. Another tragedy that came that almost crashed him was the sudden death of his parents. The perpetrator of these murders is thought to be one of the world's most feared creatures: werewolves.
Because of these misfortunes, Clyde vowed that he would avenge his loved ones from these deadly monsters.
But what would happen if after many years he finds again his beloved woman whom he thought was long dead? What if he discovers that this woman is now the leader of the werewolves he has long wished to eliminate? Will their love for each other prevail if their fate is to destroy each other's life?
Ritian got transmigrated inside the unfortunate land of excessive trees and barren sea of Cabato. Having his journey from being a pitiful scratch to a definite catch, he was with Wenren. A martial hero who foolishly lost his sense of sight; and propriety.
Together they conquered big bosses. Piercing the armor of death himself and make a narrow escape hand in hand. They promised to dedicate themselves in protecting the other.
There's one crucial thing that Ritian wanted to clear about their relationship though.
"Wenren, do you want to sleep with me?"
"I'm not gay."
Indeed, this is a difficult thing. Ritian needed to cross this non-existent barrier between them. Because even if Wenren doesn't want to, he himself kept on dreaming about it.
Your color is still haunted by the past that it keeps on drowning you down until you can no longer appreciate the life that was given to you. Despite the enduring pain that lingered in your body I'd love to see your color shining through.
If you're asking about 'Vagabond' by Takehiko Inoue, yes — there are official English translations available. I picked up my first copy years ago and still love flipping through the heavy paper just to stare at the ink work; Viz Media licensed the series for English release and has produced nicely presented volumes. You can find them in bookstores, online retailers, and on digital platforms where Viz distributes its catalog.
The print editions tend to be the go-to if you care about page quality and how the art breathes on the paper, but digital copies are great when you want to carry the whole thing on a commute. Translation-wise, the English editions do a good job keeping the tone raw and poetic at times — they preserve Inoue's dramatic beats without making the dialogue feel clunky. If you're hunting for certain volumes, some early printings can be out of stock, but used bookstores and library systems often have copies; I snagged a couple of near-mint volumes from a secondhand shop that still smell like old bookstores.
If your question was specifically about a variant called 'Oku' attached to the title, that might be a confusion with another edition name or a Japanese-only special; the core series 'Vagabond' definitely exists in solid English translation, and it's a beautiful read for anyone into samurai stories and art-forward manga. I still get a thrill seeing a panel of Inoue's brushwork up close.