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Kurogane
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Description
Torn to pieces by a pack of dogs, young samurai Jintetsu's ravaged body has been found by Genkichi, outcast and master inventor. Genkichi gives the dead boy a new, indestructible steel body and a talking sword - just what he'll need to exact his vengeance. But what about Otsuki, the beautiful girl he left behind? Steel armor is defense against any sword, but it can't save Jintetsu from the pain in his heart.
Type
Manga
Related Series
Kurogane Kai (Sequel)
Associated Names
Black Steel
Kuro Gane
Kuro-Gane
黒鉄
Kuro Gane
Kuro-Gane
黒鉄
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Latest Release(s)
v.4-5 by Manga-Sketchbook over 13 years ago
v.3 by Manga-Sketchbook over 14 years ago
v.3 c.7-9 by Dragon Voice Project over 14 years ago
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v.3 by Manga-Sketchbook over 14 years ago
v.3 c.7-9 by Dragon Voice Project over 14 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
5 Vols (1996 - Complete)
3 Bunkoban (2004 - Complete)
3 Bunkoban (2004 - Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
User Reviews
N/A
Forum
1 topics, 1 posts
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User Rating
Average: 7.7 / 10.0 (197 votes)
Bayesian Average: 7.54 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 7.54 / 10.0
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Last Updated
November 27th 2020, 5:55pm PST
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Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
1996
Original Publisher
Kodansha (1996, 2004, 2017)
Serialized In (magazine)
Morning (Kodansha)
Licensed (in English)
No
English Publisher
Del Rey (Defunct / 5 Vols - Complete)
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #482
(+264)
Monthly Pos #1317
(+331)
3 Month Pos #2542
(+537)
6 Month Pos #4434
(+12)
Year Pos #5123
(+579)

Monthly Pos #1317

3 Month Pos #2542

6 Month Pos #4434

Year Pos #5123

List Stats
On 320 reading lists
On 481 wish lists
On 623 completed lists
On 36 unfinished lists
On 159 custom lists
On 481 wish lists
On 623 completed lists
On 36 unfinished lists
On 159 custom lists



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Boring + Crappy Ending
by tnwls523
May 14th, 2013, 8:29am
May 14th, 2013, 8:29am
Rating: 6.6 / 10.0
Honestly, I was bored, bored, bored throughout the series. Yeah, there were some interesting scenes but overall, it was b.o.r.i.ng~~~. I had to force myself to finish reading it even though it was only 5 volumes long. The ending pretty much sucked too. As a slice of life type of manga, it isn't too bad. I guess it's understandable that it's seinen. But as someone who was looking for an action manga with a big plot, I was really disappointed. The stories were mostly separate from each other and Jintetsu never got a real ending. I was hoping the mangaka would let Jintetsu develop more and give us some more information about his background or what he accomplishes, but no. It's just one unrelated story after another. Hmph. In a nutshell, it was crap. Don't waste your time. There are better manga to read even if you're just trying to pass the time.
... Last updated on May 14th, 2013, 8:31am
... Last updated on May 14th, 2013, 8:31am

Awesome Story, Crappy Ending
by dragon00
July 29th, 2009, 6:39pm
July 29th, 2009, 6:39pm
Rating: N/A
Like many awesome epic manga's, the story is interesting but the mangaka failed to complete it with a solid fullfilling ending. Jintetsu as a character really stands out. Read this manga and you wont be disappointed until you get to the end.

This manga owns ^-^
by markdarkangel
March 1st, 2009, 4:15pm
March 1st, 2009, 4:15pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
Ok, this isn't like Blade of the Immortal but it's up there to be considered as one of the best. i got completely addicted to this series and finished it in two days (which is rare). It boggles me how the rating can be so low for this series.
The character Jintetsu really makes the manga and the story really impressed me as one who like to read these kind of action samuari mangas. I really recommend this to anyone whos looking for good quality to read.
... Last updated on March 4th, 2009, 12:31pm
The character Jintetsu really makes the manga and the story really impressed me as one who like to read these kind of action samuari mangas. I really recommend this to anyone whos looking for good quality to read.
... Last updated on March 4th, 2009, 12:31pm

Nice but way too short
by Deva
February 26th, 2008, 8:27pm
February 26th, 2008, 8:27pm
Rating: 7.0 / 10.0
It is a nice manga with interesting characters and acceptable art. You could say it lacks of originality except for the two main characters but I don't mind, the manga is entertaining and nice for killing time. Only thing that that bothers me is that because of the short run there isn't a real main story just episodes and so there isn't a real "end".

Romance?
by Darknemo2000
October 4th, 2007, 12:46pm
October 4th, 2007, 12:46pm
Rating: 6.7 / 10.0
Its a good action manga, but I have to object with the description of this series as a "romance". If this is so called "romance" then Bleach and Dragonball should be called a romance mangas as well...
Since its not the case, I think it would be better to remove label "romance" from it as there very obviously no romance (only few hints) in it, so that readers would not be deceived.
Since its not the case, I think it would be better to remove label "romance" from it as there very obviously no romance (only few hints) in it, so that readers would not be deceived.

Cool manga
by fiva55
September 5th, 2007, 10:13am
September 5th, 2007, 10:13am
Rating: N/A
the idea of a samurai terminator appeals to me. However i cant find much of a romance element in this manga.
I'm sad that I can't seem to find this series anywhere =(. Such an intersting story! At least, the first two volumes were.
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