

Kyoshiro’s quest is unclear until the end, but it’s obvious that protecting Sakuya is his primary goal. Things become murkier once the story introduces a secret group called the Mibu clan-god-like beings that have always existed in the backdrop of Japan’s history, manipulating those who run the nation and maintaining control of mankind.Īlongside Yuya’s quest to find her brother’s murderer, Kyo’s quest is to find and kill the leader of the Mibu clan-the Former Crimson King-and he meets with other fighters along the way, including his former comrades the Four Emperors, who all sympathize with his cause and respect his status as one of the strongest men alive. Kyo is brought out shortly after the manga begins at the mention of a woman’s name (Sakuya-a former love interest of both Kyo and Kyoshiro, as well as a renowned seer/shaman) and then remains in control for most of the series. They quickly join forces (primarily because of the bounty on Kyoshiro’s head and Yuya’s dream of money) and meet a number of people as they travel together, saving the weak and slaying the bad. The story begins with Kyoshiro meeting Shiina Yuya, a bounty hunter searching for the man who killed her brother.

The plot twist is that they hate each other, since Kyoshiro is the one who hid Kyo’s real body and absorbed his soul. Kyo, also known by many as the “thousand-man slayer,” is quiet, dark, and delights in fighting others. Kyoshiro initially comes across as a kind, slightly idiotic young man with very little courage, although he soon shows that he’s a powerful fighter. Of course, this involves them switching control of the body from time to time. Both great samurais with a mission to destroy the things that threaten the people they love, Kyoshiro and Kyo embark on their own quests to achieve two separate goals that are inextricably linked because of their mysterious pasts. What it’s about: The story follows the exploits of Mibu Kyoshiro and Demon Eyes Kyo, two souls trapped in Mibu Kyoshiro’s body. Genre: Supernatural, action/adventure, martial arts
