ヒノワが征く! [Hinowa ga Yuku]

Set during the tumultuous final years of the Edo period, Hinowa ga Yuku is a concise, eight-issue historical drama from Square Enix that ran from 2017 to 2022. The series follows its titular heroine, the daughter of a fallen samurai, as she carves a path through a world of political upheaval and personal vengeance. Best known for the work of creator Satoru Nii, the manga offers a tightly focused, character-driven story that stands out for its emotional intensity and period detail. It matters as a compelling, self-contained entry in the jidaigeki genre, proving that a powerful narrative can be told in a limited run.