Fueled by classic hits, such as the animated film Ninja Scroll and the best-selling manga book Lone Wolf and Cub, the fascination with ninjas and samurai has reached peak levels in the last few years. This valuable resource covers the weapons and tools of the legendary samurai and their deadly foes, the ninja, along with a variety of relevant characters, such as feudal lords, the Kunoichi or female ninja, the mendicant Zen priests, and merchants.

By providing readers with a detailed look at appearance, facial expressions, clothing, and weaponry, this book will give artists the knowledge and ability to create great-looking comic books of this genre. It is a one-of-a-kind reference for any manga artist aspiring to create his or her samurai and ninja action series.

Written by Hidefumi Okuma.