Shanaou Yoshitsune: Genpei no Kassen
遮那王義経 源平の合戦
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Synopsis
In feudal Japan, Hyouta used to be a traveling acrobat. He meets Ushiwakamaru, an ill boy of royalty who is being held captive by the lord of that land. As they look exactly alike, Hyouta agrees to swap places, but when Ushiwakamaru dies of his illness, Hyouta agrees to carry on his dream and stay in his position.
Years later, Hyouta has become Minamotono Yoshitsune and with his advisors, Musashibou Benkei and Isesaburou Yoshimori, he brings peace to his lands by solving crimes and problems. A secret messenger arrives to see Yoshitsune and informs him of a coming war. This is Yoshitsune's story in one of the biggest wars in feudal Japan.
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Manga Information Profile
Manga Shanaou Yoshitsune: Genpei no Kassen is written by Hirofumi Sawada, has status Finished, with 93 chapters and 29 volume. This Historical, Shounen manga started publishing in 2007. Community score is 7.64/10. Main characters in this manga are not strongly mapped in the available metadata yet.
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Quick Profile
Manga • Finished • started 2007
Chapters/Volumes: 93 chapters • 29 volume
Main genres: Historical, Shounen
Release scale: Its volume count is long and consistent, fitting readers who like gradual world-building.
Creators: Hirofumi Sawada
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MAL score: 7.64/10 (196)
Rank MAL: #2,313
MAL popularity: #25,323
Members: 590
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Jikan relations: 1 prequels
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