The classic, long ninja saga. Many intertwined themes and many characters. It is a series that is as well a traditional samurai tale as an attempt of Shirato to uncover the role of revolting peasants in feudal Japan. It was made into a full feature film by Nagisa Ooshima in 1966.

Kagemura is a fictional samurai, the hero of the story, aiding the peasants in their struggle for life. Nobunaga Oda, the historical 16th century warlord is his opponent.

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Chronicles of a Ninja's Military Accomplishments
Ninja Bungeichou Kagemaruden
忍者武芸帳
忍者武芸帳　影丸伝

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12 Volumes (Complete, by Shogakukan in 1966)
9 Volumes (Reprint, by Shogakukan in 1975)
17 Volumes (Bunkoban, by Shogakukan in 1976)
2 Volumes (Aizouban, by Shogakukan in 1983)
8 Volumes (Aizouban, by Shogakukan in 1993?)
8 Volumes (Bunkoban, by Shogakukan in 1997)
17 Volumes (Fukkokuban, by Shogakukan in 2009?)

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