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A**R
One Star
Not what I expected not a book for adults in that respect more of children's book .
S**N
Five Stars
Completely satisfied.
A**R
Five Stars
Perfect
B**S
Must read
Excellent rendition of the story. Beautifully drawn.Left with a sense of loss and injustice.Would suggest everybody reads this.
S**K
Five Stars
Brilliantly written and illustrated but who would expect less from a collaboration with Stan sakai
M**R
Five Stars
Arrived quickly and in good condition. Very good comic book based story with excellent illustrations.
M**G
Five Stars
Truly amazing!
J**H
Treue und Ehre bis in den Tod
Japan 1701. Der edle, aber naive Lord Asano wird von dem korrupten Beamten Kira dazu provoziert seine Waffe am Hof des japanischen Shoguns zu ziehen. Die Folgen sind fatal: nicht nur, dass der junge Lord zum Selbstmord gezwungen ist, durch Hofintrigen wird auch seine gesamte Familie enteignet und gesellschaftlich entehrt. Die Samurai des entehrten Lords wollen sich gegen die Autorität des Shoguns auflehnen, doch ihr Anführer, Oishi, ruft sie zur Ruhe auf. Er ermahnt sie zur Geduld auf und spinnt derweil einen gewagten Plan, der zumindest die Ehre des Hauses wieder herstellen wird. Denn diese ist schließlich das Wichtigste im Leben eines wahren Samurais."47" Ronin von Mike Richardson basiert auf der japanischen Volkssage gleichen Namens und kann als werkgetreue Adaption gelten, da Richardson auch den japanischen Autor "Kazuo Koike" zur Seite zog, um der Geschichte ein möglichst japanisches Gefühl zu geben. Mit werkgetreu ist auf jeden Fall auch gemeint, dass die Macher sich an eine einfache Version der Geschichte hielten: Oishi und die anderen sechsundvierzig Samurai/Ronin sind ihrem Herrn treu ergeben, edel und ganz der Sache verschrieben, während Kira die gesamte Geschichte über ein unsympathischer Gierschlund ist, der das bekommt was er verdient. Und doch meint man als Leser auch gewisse kritische Untertöne in dieser sehr grimmigen Geschichte zu entdecken. Denn auch wenn Asano enteignet wurde, so intrigierte im Hintergrund die Familie Kiras, um die "Ehre" des eigenen Hauses zu wahren und die 47 Ronin gehen auch am Ende über Leichen, nur um einen Toten wieder zu "rehabilitieren". Es sterben also Leute für ein vages, gesellschaftliches Konstrukt, welches sich durch den ganzen Band zieht und von allen "idealisiert" wird. Unmenschlich nach heutigen Maßstäben? Ja, aber nach damaligen Ideen gab es nichts was für einen Samurai erstrebenswerter war und genau das macht die Lektüre von "47 Ronin" auch so interessant, selbst wenn die Figuren nie über Stereotypen hinauswachsen und die Geschichte am Ende nicht so komplex ist, wie sie es sein könnte. In ihrer Schlichtheit liegt ihre Stärke."Schlicht" sind auch zunächst die Zeichnungen von Stan Sakai, dem Zeichner des Bandes. Doch je mehr man die leicht strichartigen Figuren vor den prächtig gezeichneten Hintergründen betrachtet, desto mehr kann man das System hinter ihnen erkennen. Die Figuren mögen zwar anatomisch nicht korrekt gezeichnet sein, sind aber sehr ausdrucksstark und voller Persönlichkeit. Man kauft Kira den Schurken ab, genau wie man gerne glaubt, dass Oishi der Held der Geschichte ist. Dazu noch die Farben von Lovern Kindzierski, die strahlend und schön sind und am Ende kommt einer der wunderschönsten Comics aller Zeiten heraus, ein wahres Kunstwerk, dass sich nicht hinter den großen werken verstecken brauch (außer wenn man Wert auf Fotorealismus legt).Abgerundet wird der stabile Hardcoverband durch einen schön gemachten redaktionellen Teil, der die Entstehung des Bandes beschreibt und auch ein sympathisches Interview mit Stan Sakai enthält. Insgesamt also ein schöner Sammelband, der seine fünf Sterne voll und ganz verdient.
F**A
carino
è un libro molto benfatto, a metà fra racconto e fumetto, forse più adatto ad appassionati del genere, ottimo stato
I**O
Bello
Ben illustrato..
D**E
Stan Sakai does the 47 Ronin. What's not to love?
Stan Sakai does the 47 Ronin. What's not to love? Of course, if you're not already an Usagi Yojimbo fan, you might want to check out some of his other stuff first. Purists will note minor deviations from the traditional tale, undertaken to help the flow of the graphic novel. But if you're willing to forgive that, this is a novel and engaging approach to a story that has already been told in so many varied media.
O**E
Get this book. Get this book. Get this book.
The writing of Mike Richardson, teamed with the art of Stan Sakai, beautifully depicting the story of the 47 Ronin in graphic novel/comic book form.If you know Usagi Yojimbo, a graphic novel written and illustrated by Stan Sakai, then you already know you'll love this book.If you don't know Stan Sakai at all, or his previous work, but are looking for a great read, get this book.If you just want to read a version of 47 Ronin, get this book.'To Know the Story of the 47 Ronin, is to Know Japan'. This is definitely true. There is no better explanation for Japan's history then this (true) story.Get this book.
B**T
Too Short And Too Basic
While I loved Usagi Yojimbo, this falls very short. It is not very entertaining, but it is very historically accurate. It is definitely a lot better than Keanu Reeves theatrical version, but that is not saying much either. This comic does not go into great detail about Japanese and samurai culture as it should. While not for children, it is a nice educational-entertainment comic hybrid contribution on the exploration of Japanese history.
W**R
Simple Story, Glorious Artwork
The story of the 47 Ronin is quite famous and combines politics, revenge, and honor in service of the code of Bushido. The story line in this particular version is quite simplified, as probably fits a graphic novel format. The art work by Stan Sakai, of Usagi Yojimbo Saga Volume 1 fame is simply superb. Glorious colors, inspired by Japanese woodblock prints, enhance the wonderful composition of each frame. This is a beautiful book retelling a legendary story. Usagi Yojimbo Saga Volume 1
I**.
An immortal story, told in another medium
My father took me to see the movie Chūshingura (the 47 Ronin), by the Japanese director Hiroshi Inagaki, when I was a kid. The story is based on true events, but it has gained mythical standing and has become a core tale of Japanese culture. I have seen the movie many times since. The story has been recreated by a number of artists. Here we have a telling by the graphic novelist Stan Sakai, who created the Usagi Yojimbo novels that I read with my son when he was young.The story that Stan Sakai tells closely follows the story of the Chūshingura and Sakai was clearly influenced by Inagaki's movie. There is a scene before Lord Asano commits Seppuku, where he walks through the blossoming cherry trees that is in both the movie and the book. This scene has always stuck in my mind for its beauty and sadness.One of the themes that is stronger in the movie is the egotism of Asano. He is goaded and abused by Lord Kira. For a time he tries to put up with the abuse, but finally he snaps, he anger overcoming his control and he attacks Kira in the Shogun's palace. By the action he causes terrible pain for all of those around him.If Asano were stronger, as strong as his 47 loyal retainers and his wife, the tragedy would not have happened. So part of the story to me has always been about Asano's weakness and flaws.In enjoyed Stan Sakai's retelling of this complex tale. It was a change to revisit the story in the medium of a graphic novel.
G**!
Stan Saki is the best !
Very pleased with story and artwork. Was a big fan of Stan Saki as a teenager and this brought back memories.
I**S
Mike Richardson and Stan Sakai. Great story and art of code and honor in medieval Japan.
Mike Richardson and Stan Sakai. Great story and Art of code and honor in medieval Japan. OK I am not from that era or place but the story and art make you compelled to understand. Great Art by Stan.
J**Z
This book is a good story line backed up with great pictures
This book is a good story line backed up with great pictures. Stan Sakai draws a wonderful comic. If you like his work than this is a must. At least in my Book.
D**B
Five Stars
A good collaboration, and an epic story. Definitely a good add for my collection.
G**2
Four Stars
Outstanding art by Sakai, of course.
B**I
Great!
Simple illustration yet so beautifully naratedLove it..i love all stan sakai works anyway, it just create a beautiful image to understand the situation of the story told.
E**K
Five Stars
Beautiful artwork accompanies the quintessential story of Japan.
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