Orient

In Orient (2022–present, Waneko), a young swordsman named Musashi and his friend Kojiro dream of rising above their lowly status to become warriors who battle monstrous creatures called Kishin. This action-fantasy series, written and illustrated by Shinobu Ohtaka (creator of Magi), reimagines feudal Japan as a world where humans are subjugated by demonic overlords and only a select few can fight back. With seven issues and counting, Orient blends Ohtaka's signature large-scale battles and intricate world-building into a fast-paced shonen saga. It matters as a fresh take on samurai mythology from a celebrated manga artist, offering a dark, high-stakes adventure for fans of epic fantasy.