Usagi Yojimbo: Ice and Snow

Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo: Ice and Snow is a five-issue miniseries from Dark Horse (2023–2024) that drops the rabbit ronin Miyamoto Usagi and his young traveling companion Yukichi into a brutal winter survival story. As a relentless blizzard closes in, the pair must navigate treacherous mountain passes and face off against the malevolent spirit Jei, while also crossing paths with the fierce hunter Keiko. Written and drawn entirely by the legendary Stan Sakai, this chapter in the long-running Usagi Yojimbo saga showcases his masterful blend of historical Japanese adventure, anthropomorphic charm, and stark, elemental storytelling. It matters as a focused, self-contained tale that tests Usagi’s honor and endurance against both nature and supernatural foes.