Samuraï Deeper Kyo
Dargaud · 2001–2008 · 38 issues
About the series
Set in a fantastical version of feudal Japan, Samuraï Deeper Kyo ran for 38 issues from 2001 to 2008 under the Dargaud banner. The series follows the warrior Kyo, whose soul is trapped within the body of a gentle medicine seller, forcing the two to share one existence while hunting for a legendary eye patch and confronting the most powerful fighters of the era. Written and drawn by Akimine Kamijyo, the manga is known for its intricate, supernatural take on the samurai genre and its sprawling cast of rival demon-eyed swordsmen.