Blade of the Immortal is a dark historical samurai manga written and illustrated by Hiroaki Samura. Set in feudal Japan during the Edo period, the story follows Manji, a legendary swordsman known as the “Hundred Man Killer,” who is cursed with immortality after being infected with sacred bloodworms that heal any wound. Seeking redemption for his past crimes, Manji must kill one thousand evil men to regain his mortality. His journey begins when he meets Rin Asano, a young girl whose parents were murdered by a brutal sword school, and he agrees to become her bodyguard and help her seek revenge. Together they travel across Japan, facing dangerous warriors, assassins, and deadly sword fighters in a violent and emotional journey of revenge, redemption, honor, and survival. Blade of the Immortal manga is known for its realistic sword combat, mature themes, historical setting, deep characters, and philosophical storytelling, making it one of the most famous samurai manga series ever created.

Alternative Titles:
Blade A Lâmina do Imortal
Inhabitant of Infinity
La Espada del Inmortal
L'Habitant de l'infini
Blade of the Immortal
Miecz nieśmiertelnego
Blade den udødelige
Клинок бессмертного
Oštrica besmrtnika
ฤทธิ์ดาบไร้ปราณี
Mugen no Juunin
L'Immortale
無限の住人