Samurai Deeper Kyo GN (2003-2010 Tokyopop Digest) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. 1604 A.D. Four years after a devastating civil war, Yuya Shiina earns a living by hunting outlaws. When she captures Mibu Kyoshiro for a small bounty, she has no idea about the dark secret he carries within. Kyoshiro shares his body with the spirit of Onime-no-Kyo, a legendary assassin who has killed a thousand men. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.99

Add to cart Very Fine $3.99

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. 1604 A.D. Four years after a devastating civil war, Yuya Shiina earns a living by hunting outlaws. When she captures Mibu Kyoshiro for a small bounty, she has no idea about the dark secret he carries within. Kyoshiro shares his body with the spirit of Onime-no-Kyo, a legendary assassin who has killed a thousand men. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.99

Add to cart Fine $2.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Yuya discovers that the man before her is no longer Kyoshiro, but Onime-no-Kyo. Kyo defeats the Bantouji brothers easily and viciously, and turns to face the last person alive: Yuya. Kyo spares her, promising to watch as she hunts for her brother's killer and to kill her if she fails. Once he puts his sword away, Kyo is gone and the spirit of Kyoshiro returns to his body. Kyoshiro leaves the town before the spirit of Kyo can harm his friends, but Yuya insists on traveling with him since there is a huge bounty on Kyo. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.99

Add to cart Very Fine $3.99

Add to cart Fine $2.99

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Yuya discovers that the man before her is no longer Kyoshiro, but Onime-no-Kyo. Kyo defeats the Bantouji brothers easily and viciously, and turns to face the last person alive: Yuya. Kyo spares her, promising to watch as she hunts for her brother's killer and to kill her if she fails. Once he puts his sword away, Kyo is gone and the spirit of Kyoshiro returns to his body. Kyoshiro leaves the town before the spirit of Kyo can harm his friends, but Yuya insists on traveling with him since there is a huge bounty on Kyo. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.99

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Okuni Izumono discovers a rebel group's secret hideout and must depend on Kyooshiroo for protection. However, after he runs afoul of the local police, he and his companions are forced to leave town and set up camp in the woods. While Kyooshiroo and Okuni sleep, Yuya sneaks off to find the rebels' hideout and steal their secret loot. But as she leaves, a shadowy group of rebels watch her from the cliff above with ill intent. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Okuni Izumono discovers a rebel group's secret hideout and must depend on Kyooshiroo for protection. However, after he runs afoul of the local police, he and his companions are forced to leave town and set up camp in the woods. While Kyooshiroo and Okuni sleep, Yuya sneaks off to find the rebels' hideout and steal their secret loot. But as she leaves, a shadowy group of rebels watch her from the cliff above with ill intent. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Ieyasu Tokugawa, recently reinstated shogun of Japan, is holding a tournament in the capital city of Edo, and the fiercest warriors in the country are converging for the fight. The winner walks away with a fortune in gold, the shogun's blessing, and a pardon for any criminal history. As for the losers...well, the shogun isn't one to hand out conolation prizes. Demon Eyes Kyo has entered the tournament, but it's not for fame or fortune he's after - he wants the head of Ieyasu himself! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Promising to reveal the secret location of Kyoâ's body, Yukimura entices Kyo into a "friendly" battle for that information. Upon discovering that Kyoâ's body lies in the depths of a mysterious forest, he and his band prepare to set out. Prior to departure, Akira, a man from Kyoâ's mysterious past confronts the group. As mysteries appear and unravel Yuya becomes one step closer to discovering her brothers killer. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Things are coming to a head as Yuya confronts Kyo about her brother's murder but before she can get an answer, the group falls into the trap set by the 12 God Generals. Forced into a win or die situation, Kyo does his best to defeat his opponent, but after 10 minutes of sustained fighting he is left weak and defenseless. Just as everyone thinks it is all over, Kyo suddenly erupts with newfound energy and Yuya realizes that for that brief instant, Kyoshiro returned to his body with a power unrivaled by anyone she knows. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Things are coming to a head as Yuya confronts Kyo about her brother's murder but before she can get an answer, the group falls into the trap set by the 12 God Generals. Forced into a win or die situation, Kyo does his best to defeat his opponent, but after 10 minutes of sustained fighting he is left weak and defenseless. Just as everyone thinks it is all over, Kyo suddenly erupts with newfound energy and Yuya realizes that for that brief instant, Kyoshiro returned to his body with a power unrivaled by anyone she knows. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

Add to cart Very Fine $3.99

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. A showdown of epic propoortions is about to take place as Sasuke realizes that he and Kyo share more than the murderous intent in their eyes! They both two wield the same Muramasa sword that was rumored to have slain thousands of men. As their duel heats up, a ferocious foe from Kyo's past appears and adds fuel to the fire. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. A showdown of epic propoortions is about to take place as Sasuke realizes that he and Kyo share more than the murderous intent in their eyes! They both two wield the same Muramasa sword that was rumored to have slain thousands of men. As their duel heats up, a ferocious foe from Kyo's past appears and adds fuel to the fire. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. As the trouble continues to take root in the Sea of Trees a mysterious ninja from Sasuke's past sprouts out and literally stops Kyo and the band dead in their tracks with a ninja shadow technique. But nothing can really hold this dynamite group for long and they soon decide to head toward the ominous "Hell's Gate" where Kyo is about to let it all break loose. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.99

Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. As the trouble continues to take root in the Sea of Trees a mysterious ninja from Sasuke's past sprouts out and literally stops Kyo and the band dead in their tracks with a ninja shadow technique. But nothing can really hold this dynamite group for long and they soon decide to head toward the ominous "Hell's Gate" where Kyo is about to let it all break loose. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

Add to cart Very Fine $3.99

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Oda Nobunaga has a grudge against Kyo that has lasted for ages. Now, Oda has a great and deadly power which makes him seem invincible. Meanwhile, Akira has led the others to find the true body of Demon Eyes Kyo ... but will he betray them all? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Kyoshiro is back! But Demon Eyes Kyo isn't prepared to give up control of Kyoshiro while Nobunaga lives. At long last, the secrets of the Mibu Clan are revealed! Akira, the blind swordsman has returned as well with earth-shaking claims--he has taken Kyo's body...and Yuya's life! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Bontenmaru has joined the Shiseiten! He joined the dark side because they were far stronger than any troupes he had ever led. Now he is extending Kyo an offer to join his side. Regardless of Kyo's decision, he will need to return to his master and the one that forged his sword... the legendary Toushou Muramasa! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Kyo and Shinrei engage in combat and Shinrei uses his dancing sword technique to land some slices right into Kyo's vulnerable blind spots. Thinking that victory is imminent, Shinrei brings up a chapter from Kyo's past. Kyo desperately tries to shut out the painful childhood memories and uses it to gain the upper hand. Kyo brutally hacks into Shinrei, but this serves to Kyo's disadvantage as Shinrei creates a magic sword out of his own blood! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. As the blazing battle between Benitora, Sasuke and Jiji Funjin heat up, Bentenmaru and Yuya basically jump out of the frying pan and into the fire... Firefly that is. Yuya and Bentenmaru run into Keikoku the Firefly - an assassin of Mibu and the desperate fight that will determine the fate of two men begins as the Keikoku's mysterious identity is revealed. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. In the midst of Bontemaru's fight to the death with Mibu assassin Firefly, Goyousei Chinmei suddenly appears. With his sights set on the Mibu headquarters, the time comes when Kyo and Muramasa must part... As the gang begins their hurried journey, Akira appears, carrying the ultimate prize... Kyo's true body! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Kyo and company finally set foot in the Mibu headquarters! While fighting off Mibu's onslaught of assassins, Bentenmaru and Akira fall into an enemy trap! During the battle Tokito appears, a member of the Taishirou, who knows some surprising news... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Kyo and Hotaru are locked in a battle to the death at the first "Goyoumon." The two collide in a flame that will burn up both their bodies, and makes the ground tremble! Then Kyo's ultimate technique, "Suzaku," rises up into the sky... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. At the second "gate", the battle between Akira and Saisei begins! The Blind Genius Akira falls before the might of the beautiful and mysterious Saisei as she reveals her true identity to him. Will Akira survive this confrontation with another timeless samurai master? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Akiraâ's victory over Saishi is short lived due to his total exhaustion. Now, which door will Akira and crew go through? Meanwhile, Izumo-no-Okuni is looking for the mysterious jewel Kyo is searching for. Chinmei admits to killing Mahiroâ's sister. Mahiro faces off against Chinmei. Chinmei holds Kyo to the ground with his gravity manipulation power. How will Kyo save Mahiro and stop Chinmei? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. An already weak Kyo continues to fight against Chinmei, guardian of the Third Gate. Kyo is offered the title of Crimson King under two small conditions. Yuyaâ's time is quickly winding down. The group must face the Demon Child Band at the Fourth Gate. Who will fight the powerful Taihaku? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 19 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. An already weak Kyo continues to fight against Chinmei, guardian of the Third Gate. Kyo is offered the title of Crimson King under two small conditions. Yuyaâ's time is quickly winding down. The group must face the Demon Child Band at the Fourth Gate. Who will fight the powerful Taihaku? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Benitora and Taihaku face off at the Fourth Gate. Benitora's dedication to protecting his friends may give him the edge he needs to kill Taihaku. Taihaku gives a devastating revelation to Yuya that will change hers and Sakuya's life. Meanwhile, Yukimura visits Sakuya in her hiding place. He runs into Chinmei there - and vows to kill Kyo! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Kyo and his party face off at the Fifth Gate. In the battle to kill off Shinrei, Kyo uses Mizuchi and Suzaku, his most powerful attacks, but his attacks arenâ't enough to defeat Shinrei. Meanwhile, with waterwyrms squeezing the life out of Yuya and Shinrei refusing to take it out of her body, the only way to save her now is to kill Shinrei! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 22 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Hotaru's fight against his half-brother Shinrei continues! In a blind rage, Kyoshiro gives complete control of his body to Kyo and a deadly fight with Shinrei begins. Hotaru must decide to either protect his brother or join Kyo in killing him. Before the battle is finished, the last of the Four Emperors, Akari, makes a grand entrance... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 23 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. With Akari's return, the Four Emperors are reunited for the first time in four years. Together, they defeat an army of thousands-alive and undead alike. They clear a path to the four doors that block the way to the Onmyo Shrine, but there is a catch-only one door actually leads to the shrine. What will they face behind each door? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 24 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Akari battles Mekira, a wielder of an ancient Mibu weapon that can turn enemies to stone. Enraged by Mekira's treatment of Santera, Akari reveals his own secret weapon hidden beneath his glove. Meanwhile, Sasuke and Izumo travel to the peak of Mt. Fuji, where Kotaro stands in their way. Kotaro and Sasuke begin a battle of a lifetime that may shatter their friendship forever. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 25 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Akira, Benitora, and Hotaru continue to fight against Kubira's deadly Phantom Phase until Antera enters the scene. While Antera reveals the secrets of her past, Kyo and Bontenmaru reach the final gates, only to be stopped by another of the powerful 12 Shogun! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 26 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. In order to put a stop to Haira of the Twelve God Shogun, Bontenmaru must resort to his "Beast" mode. Yukimura faces off against the unstoppable Shindara-but what will be the result? And the identity of the Former Crimson King is at last revealed in this next volume of Samurai Deeper Kyo! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 27 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Yukimura's wrathful execution of the traitor Shindara is cut short when Kosuke reveals the true reason for Shindara's supposed betrayal. Yukimura then joins the Mibu side to bring them down from within...but when the Mibu fail to put Nobunaga's soul into Kyo's body, the body is claimed by a mysterious stranger! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 28 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Shihodo, guardian of the Onmyoji Palace's labyrinth, sends Kyo on a task to retrieve the four cursed blades of Muramasa in order to gain his freedom. Later on, the group comes upon Yuya's "dead" brother Nozomu once again, only this time, his true identity will shake the very balance of the world. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 29 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. The saga continues as the peaceful Kyoshiro draws his sword transforming into Onime-no-Kyo, the legendary killer of one thousand men. Kyoshiro and Kyo: Two vastly different spirits inhabiting one body. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 30 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Kyo makes one final attempt to stop Kyoshiro from taking his body and Yuya away, but Kyoshiro's power and extra interference from Hishigi prevent him from doing so. Meanwhile, Hotaru, Benitora, Akira and Shinrei are traveling through Tokito's territory, trying to reach the captive Bontenmaru. When they are waylaid and overpowered by Tokito's personal guards, only a quick escape across the border to Yuana's territory keeps them alive. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 31 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Yuan's duel with Hotaru culminates with Hotaru exhibiting signs of crimson in his right eye. Finally beaten, Yuan uses his powers of illusion to confuse the little black cat that acts as a spy for Fubuki to keep Yuan in line with the Four Elders' wishes. He then reveals that Hotaru's sudden exhibition of crimson eyes is called "atavism". As it happens, all members of the Mibu Clan used to have the crimson eyes until they steadily disappeared; this dwindling of their genetic powers is strongly related to the greatest secret of the Mibu Clan. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 32 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Akira enters a life-threatening battle against Tokito, and Benitora soon joins in the action! Can the two of them defeat one of the Five Elders?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 33 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Having now defeated both Yuan and Tokito, our intrepid band continues forth to Hishigi's stronghold. There, they find a laboratory full of children-"test-tube babies"-with crimson eyes created as part of the experiment to reconstruct the Mibu Clan! Meanwhile, Yukimura attempts to save both Sakuya and Yuya from the former Crimson King and his manservant, Chinmei. But the king proves himself powerful, almost too powerful... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 34 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. The inspiration for the popular anime about the samurai trapped in a medicine peddler's body. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

2-In-1 Edition - Volume 35-36 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Samurai Deeper Kyo's unique mix of martial arts action with the supernatural has won a devoted audience for this long-running series. Set in feudal Japan, it has samurai battles and period atmosphere galore, but its story takes the classic samurai tale to a whole new level! It's the tale of a legendary warrior, Demon Eyes Kyo, whose soul has been sealed within the body of his greatest rival - and his attempt to regain his life. Formerly published by Tokyopop, Del Rey Manga is publishing this series from volume 35 and on. This edition collects 2 volumes of the Japanese edition in one convenient omnibus volume, offering terrific value for series fans! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 416 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

2-In-1 Edition - Volume 37-38 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. Del Rey Manga's publication of this fan-favorite martial arts manga continues, in a high-value double-sized package, as Kyo's quest to regain all he has lost reaches a new climax. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 416pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.