Kodansha Comics Ongoing Series

ORIENT GN (2025)

The new shonen action manga from the creator of Magi is here! Musashi is a teenager living under demon rule. As children, he and his best friend made a promise: to become the greatest warriors in the world and overthrow the demons. But life intervenes, and five years later, he finds himself about to become a miner. Yet can Musashi truly be satisfied with a "normal" life?THE LONGEST NIGHTThe Obsidian Eight have succeeded in pulling off their master stroke, the Great Chain. As the Dark Demon God expands to fill the entire sky, an endless night descends upon the Land of the Setting Sun, and people begin displaying strange symptoms. All of humanity’s hopes now lie in the hands of an estranged group of friends...the Five Heroic Generals!

The new shonen action manga from the creator of Magi is here! Musashi is a teenager living under demon rule. As children, he and his best friend made a promise: to become the greatest warriors in the world and overthrow the demons. But life intervenes, and five years later, he finds himself about to become a miner. Yet can Musashi truly be satisfied with a "normal" life?SWORD AND SCABBARDMusashi has been captured by the Obsidian Eight, and Shishikado is grievously wounded after being cut down by Kazumasa. Hakujishi Castle appears on the verge of disaster when Kojiro steps forward, bearing his newly forged black blade. Yet, surely even that won’t be enough against both Mikito and Kazumasa...unless Kojiro has one final trick up his sleeve.

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Orient 20

Issue #20

$10.99

Orient 20

Release: April 14, 2026
Orient 19

Issue #19

$10.99

Orient 19

Release: April 16, 2024
Orient 18

Issue #18

$10.99

Orient 18

Release: December 19, 2023
Orient 17

Issue #17

$10.99

Orient 17

Release: October 10, 2023
Orient Graphic Novel Volume 16

Issue #16

$10.99

Orient Graphic Novel Volume 16

Release: August 08, 2023
Orient Graphic Novel Volume 15

Issue #15

$10.99

Orient Graphic Novel Volume 15

Release: June 06, 2023
Orient Graphic Novel Volume 14

Issue #14

$10.99

Orient Graphic Novel Volume 14

Release: April 04, 2023
Orient Graphic Novel Volume 13

Issue #13

$10.99

Orient Graphic Novel Volume 13

Release: February 07, 2023
Orient Graphic Novel Volume 12

Issue #12

$10.99

Orient Graphic Novel Volume 12

Release: December 06, 2022
Orient Graphic Novel Volume 11

Issue #11

$10.99

Orient Graphic Novel Volume 11

Release: October 04, 2022
Orient Graphic Novel Volume 10

Issue #10

$10.99

Orient Graphic Novel Volume 10

Release: August 09, 2022
Orient Graphic Novel Volume 09

Issue #9

$10.99

Orient Graphic Novel Volume 09

Release: June 07, 2022
Orient Graphic Novel Volume 08

Issue #8

$10.99

Orient Graphic Novel Volume 08

Release: April 05, 2022
Orient Graphic Novel Volume 07

Issue #7

$10.99

Orient Graphic Novel Volume 07

Release: February 02, 2022
Orient Graphic Novel Volume 06

Issue #6

$10.99

Orient Graphic Novel Volume 06

Release: December 07, 2021
Orient Graphic Novel Volume 05

Issue #5

$10.99

Orient Graphic Novel Volume 05

Release: October 06, 2021
Orient Graphic Novel Volume 04

Issue #4

$10.99

Orient Graphic Novel Volume 04

Release: September 08, 2021
Orient Graphic Novel Volume 03

Issue #3

$10.99

Orient Graphic Novel Volume 03

Release: July 07, 2021
Orient Graphic Novel Volume 02

Issue #2

$10.99

Orient Graphic Novel Volume 02

Release: March 31, 2021
Orient Graphic Novel Volume 01

Issue #1

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Orient Graphic Novel Volume 01

Release: January 20, 2021

Reading Order

  1. Orient Graphic Novel Volume 01

    The new shonen action manga from the creator of Magi is here! Musashi is a teenager living under demon rule. As children, he and his best friend made a promise: to become the greatest warriors in the world and overthrow the demons. But life intervenes, and five years later, he finds himself about to become a miner. Yet can Musashi truly be satisfied with a "normal" life? At age 10, best friends Musashi and Kojiro sat in excited silence as Kojiro's father spun tales of evil demons who preyed on the innocent, and the warriors who defeated them. Practicing swordplay, the two swear an oath to become the strongest in the world and But as they grow up, Kojiro turns cycnical, and Musashi comes to realize that he can't turn back 150 years of demon rule on his own. He's being called a prodigy with a pickaxe, and he's almost ready to settle for a life of labor. Yet he can't shake the feeling that he still has a responsibility to act...and, soon, the injustices of his world will force his hand...

  2. Orient Graphic Novel Volume 02

    The new shonen action manga from the creator of Magi is here! Musashi is a teenager living under demon rule. As children, he and his best friend made a promise: to become the greatest warriors in the world and overthrow the demons. But life intervenes, and five years later, he finds himself about to become a miner. Yet can Musashi truly be satisfied with a "normal" life? At age 10, best friends Musashi and Kojiro sat in excited silence as Kojiro's father spun tales of evil demons who preyed on the innocent, and the warriors who defeated them. Practicing swordplay, the two swear an oath to become the strongest in the world and But as they grow up, Kojiro turns cycnical, and Musashi comes to realize that he can't turn back 150 years of demon rule on his own. He's being called a prodigy with a pickaxe, and he's almost ready to settle for a life of labor. Yet he can't shake the feeling that he still has a responsibility to act...and, soon, the injustices of his world will force his hand...

  3. Orient Graphic Novel Volume 03

    The new shonen action manga from the creator of Magi is here! Musashi is a teenager living under demon rule. As children, he and his best friend made a promise: to become the greatest warriors in the world and overthrow the demons. But life intervenes, and five years later, he finds himself about to become a miner. Yet can Musashi truly be satisfied with a "normal" life? At age 10, best friends Musashi and Kojiro sat in excited silence as Kojiro's father spun tales of evil demons who preyed on the innocent, and the warriors who defeated them. Practicing swordplay, the two swear an oath to become the strongest in the world and But as they grow up, Kojiro turns cycnical, and Musashi comes to realize that he can't turn back 150 years of demon rule on his own. He's being called a prodigy with a pickaxe, and he's almost ready to settle for a life of labor. Yet he can't shake the feeling that he still has a responsibility to act...and, soon, the injustices of his world will force his hand...

  4. Orient Graphic Novel Volume 04

    At age 10, best friends Musashi and Kojiro sat in excited silence as Kojiro's father spun tales of evil demons who preyed on the innocent, and the warriors who defeated them. Practicing swordplay, the two swear an oath to become the strongest in the world and But as they grow up, Kojiro turns cynical, and Musashi comes to realize that he can't turn back 150 years of demon rule on his own. He's being called a prodigy with a pickaxe, and he's almost ready to settle for a life of labor. Yet he can't shake the feeling that he still has a responsibility to act...and soon, for the injustices of his world will force his hand.

  5. Orient Graphic Novel Volume 05

    Musashi is a teenager living under demon rule. As children, he and his best friend made a promise: to become the greatest warriors in the world and overthrow the demons. But life intervenes, and five years later, he finds himself about to become a miner. He's being called a prodigy with a pickaxe, and he's almost ready to settle for a life of labor. Yet he can't shake the feeling that he still has a responsibility to act... and, soon, the injustices of his world will force his hand.

  6. Orient Graphic Novel Volume 06

    The new shonen action manga from the creator of Magi is here! Musashi is a teenager living under demon rule. As children, he and his best friend made a promise: to become the greatest warriors in the world and overthrow the demons. But life intervenes, and five years later, he finds himself about to become a miner. Yet he can't shake the feeling that he still has a responsibility to act... and, soon, the injustices of his world will force his hand.

  7. Orient Graphic Novel Volume 07

    The Kanemaki Band is dragged into the operation to reclaim Awaji Island. If that wasn't bad enough, Musashi gets thrown alone into a ragtag squad of other young warriors. The squad needs a leader, and it doesn't take long for things to get heated in the blood- thirsty group. The clash for power is just a warm-up to the actual war, but this might just be Musashi's moment to finally debut in the world of the samurai!

  8. Orient Graphic Novel Volume 08

    Musashi is a teenager living under demon rule. With the battle to reclaim Awaji Island quickly approaching, Musashi throws himself into his training with Amako to learn to link up his blade energy. Things start looking up when Michiru lends a hand, but suddenly she and Musashi are enveloped in a huge obsidian crystal. As events spiral out of control, the secret of Michiru's past comes to light!

  9. Orient Graphic Novel Volume 09

    At age 10, best friends Musashi and Kojiro sat in excited silence as Kojiro's father spun tales of evil demons who preyed on the innocent, and the warriors who defeated them. Practicing swordplay, the two swear an oath to become the strongest in the world and But as they grow up, Kojiro turns cycnical, and Musashi comes to realize that he can't turn back 150 years of demon rule on his own. He's being called a prodigy with a pickaxe, and he's almost ready to settle for a life of labor. Yet he can't shake the feeling that he still has a responsibility to act... and, soon, the injustices of his world will force his hand.

  10. Orient Graphic Novel Volume 10

    The Uesugi black-plates are back in action after Kuroko defeats Seiroku in a clash of wits and Kanetatsu breaks his blade. Yet, the Black Dogs are far from finished! The battle enters a new phase as each side's greatest fighters square off: Kanetatsu vs. Seiroku, and Naotora vs. Shiro. Meanwhile, Musashi and the other samurai make a desperate dash toward Yamato no Orochi. NOTE: Volume 11 will be offered in a future issue of PREVIEWS.

  11. Orient Graphic Novel Volume 11

    Kanetatsu and Naotora have each claimed victory over Seiroku and Shiro, leaving Yataro the last man standing among the Black Dog samurai. Now, Operation Retake Awaji Island enters the long-awaited endgame. Joined by his companions in the Shimazu platoon, Musashi jumps into battle against Yataro to rescue Michiru and protect the Land of the Setting Sun!

  12. Orient Graphic Novel Volume 12

    At age 10, best friends Musashi and Kojiro sat in excited silence as Kojiro's father spun tales of evil demons who preyed on the innocent, and the warriors who defeated them. Practicing swordplay, the two swear an oath to become the strongest in the world and But as they grow up, Kojiro turns cycnical, and Musashi comes to realize that he can't turn back 150 years of demon rule on his own. He's being called a prodigy with a pickaxe, and he's almost ready to settle for a life of labor. Yet he can't shake the feeling that he still has a responsibility to act... and, soon, the injustices of his world will force his hand.

  13. Orient Graphic Novel Volume 13

    "The new shonen action manga from the creator of Magi is here! Musashi is a teenager living under demon rule. As children, he and his best friend made a promise: to become the greatest warriors in the world and overthrow the demons. But life intervenes, and five years later, he finds himself about to become a miner. Yet can Musashi truly be satisfied with a ""normal"" life? At age 10, best friends Musashi and Kojiro sat in excited silence as Kojiro's father spun tales of evil demons who preyed on the innocent, and the warriors who defeated them. Practicing swordplay, the two swear an oath to become the strongest in the world and But as they grow up, Kojiro turns cycnical, and Musashi comes to realize that he can't turn back 150 years of demon rule on his own. He's being called a prodigy with a pickaxe, and he's almost ready to settle for a life of labor. Yet he can't shake the feeling that he still has a responsibility to act... and, soon, the injustices of his world will force his hand..."

  14. Orient Graphic Novel Volume 14

    At age 10, best friends Musashi and Kojiro sat in excited silence as Kojiro's father spun tales of evil demons who preyed on the innocent, and the warriors who defeated them. Practicing swordplay, the two swear an oath to become the strongest in the world and But as they grow up, Kojiro turns cycnical, and Musashi comes to realize that he can't turn back 150 years of demon rule on his own. He's being called a prodigy with a pickaxe, and he's almost ready to settle for a life of labor. Yet he can't shake the feeling that he still has a responsibility to act... and, soon, the injustices of his world will force his hand.

  15. Orient Graphic Novel Volume 15

    At age 10, best friends Musashi and Kojiro sat in excited silence as Kojiro's father spun tales of evil demons who preyed on the innocent, and the warriors who defeated them. Practicing swordplay, the two swear an oath to become the strongest in the world and But as they grow up, Kojiro turns cynical, and Musashi comes to realize that he can't turn back 150 years of demon rule on his own. He's being called a prodigy with a pickaxe, and he's almost ready to settle for a life of labor. Yet he can't shake the feeling that he still has a responsibility to act... and, soon, the injustices of his world will force his hand.

  16. Orient Graphic Novel Volume 16

    The new shonen action manga from the creator of Magi is here! Musashi is a teenager living under demon rule. As children, he and his best friend made a promise: to become the greatest warriors in the world and overthrow the demons. But life intervenes, and five years later, he finds himself about to become a miner. Yet can Musashi truly be satisfied with a "normal" life?

  17. Orient 17

    The new shonen action manga from the creator of Magi is here! Musashi is a teenager living under demon rule. As children, he and his best friend made a promise: to become the greatest warriors in the world and overthrow the demons. But life intervenes, and five years later, he finds himself about to become a miner. Yet can Musashi truly be satisfied with a "normal" life?MIKITO RETURNSAs the Obsidian Eight put their Great Chain into action, a horde of demons descends upon Hakujishi Castle. Musashi leaps into battle against the Black Dog Mikito, whom everyone had presumed dead after his defeat by Shishikado. With Musashi on the back foot, the Obsidian Goddess makes a timely appearance, but will it be too little, too late?

  18. Orient 18

    The new shonen action manga from the creator of Magi is here! Musashi is a teenager living under demon rule. As children, he and his best friend made a promise: to become the greatest warriors in the world and overthrow the demons. But life intervenes, and five years later, he finds himself about to become a miner. Yet can Musashi truly be satisfied with a "normal" life?SWORD AND SCABBARDMusashi has been captured by the Obsidian Eight, and Shishikado is grievously wounded after being cut down by Kazumasa. Hakujishi Castle appears on the verge of disaster when Kojiro steps forward, bearing his newly forged black blade. Yet, surely even that won’t be enough against both Mikito and Kazumasa...unless Kojiro has one final trick up his sleeve.

  19. Orient 19

    The new shonen action manga from the creator of Magi is here! Musashi is a teenager living under demon rule. As children, he and his best friend made a promise: to become the greatest warriors in the world and overthrow the demons. But life intervenes, and five years later, he finds himself about to become a miner. Yet can Musashi truly be satisfied with a "normal" life?THE LONGEST NIGHTThe Obsidian Eight have succeeded in pulling off their master stroke, the Great Chain. As the Dark Demon God expands to fill the entire sky, an endless night descends upon the Land of the Setting Sun, and people begin displaying strange symptoms. All of humanity’s hopes now lie in the hands of an estranged group of friends...the Five Heroic Generals!

  20. Orient 20

    The new shonen action manga from the creator of Magi is here! Musashi is a teenager living under demon rule. As children, he and his best friend made a promise: to become the greatest warriors in the world and overthrow the demons. But life intervenes, and five years later, he finds himself about to become a miner. Yet can Musashi truly be satisfied with a "normal" life?THE LONGEST NIGHTThe Obsidian Eight have succeeded in pulling off their master stroke, the Great Chain. As the Dark Demon God expands to fill the entire sky, an endless night descends upon the Land of the Setting Sun, and people begin displaying strange symptoms. All of humanity’s hopes now lie in the hands of an estranged group of friends...the Five Heroic Generals!