Hoshin Engi, Vol. 8 - Ryu Fujisaki

- The author/artist is getting to be quite lauded in Japan. He's poised to break through here too.
- A 23-volume manga series-over 22 million copies sold in Japan to date
- The Sci-Fi elements and mythology give it a different sort of edge. It's a mythological historical fantasy--but with ROBOTS!
- Manga also published in 9 countries including Germany and France
- Originally serialized in Japan's manga anthology Weekly Shonen Jump
- Previewed and promoted in VIZ Media's SHONEN JUMP magazine When his clan is wiped out by a beautiful demon, young Taikobo finds himself in charge of the mysterious Hoshin Project. Its mission: find all immortals living in the human world and seal them away forever. But who do you trust--and whose side are you really on--when you've been trained to hunt demons by a demon.

The land of Seiki's battle for independence from the domination of Empress Dakki begins in full force. After his allies suffer heavy casualties, Taikobo must hold the line against the fury of Bunchu and his forces.