Song of the Ronin

Song of the Ronin is an American fantasy-action comic book series published by Moonlake Comics since June 6th, 1999.
== Synopsis ==
Set in a country inspired by Feudal Japan known as Fujikara, Kenshiro Makahara’s master was slaughtered by a brutal rising warlord, Goro Shimura, and his cohorts from the West as Kenshiro heads on a quest for vengeance.
== Characters ==
=== Main ===
* Kenshiro Makahara - a vengeful ronin whose master was slaughtered for resisting against the rising Goro Shimura as he heads on a countrywide quest to kill everyone involved in his master's murder, having to change how he fights after learning of the methods multiple of Shimura's allies use.
=== Supporting ===
* Ashi Yin - a peaceful yet sometimes aggressive ribbon dancer who becomes acquainted with Kenshiro as her tours while dancing sometimes causes her to encounter Kenshiro as she doesn't quite trust his guts but often has to work with him, especially when her life is in danger.
* TBD
* Master Xuanji - Kenshiro's sensei and master in master in martial arts who was slaughtered for resisting against the rising Goro Shimura, for which Kenshiro desires to avenge his master. He occasionally shows up in visions or flashbacks, mainly to help guide Kenshiro on his path.
=== Antagonists ===
* Goro Shimura - an ambitious and cold rising warlord who wants to take over all of Fujikara, making allies outside of Fujikara as he has begun his takeover, becoming Kenshiro's nemesis after he murdered his master in cold blood, as he is so cold he doesn't even remember killing Kenshiro's master.
** TBD
** Silas Slade - a charismatic weapons dealer who comes from the western country of Brevport as he wants to cause chaos, supplying Goro and his forces with guns. He ends up being targeted by Kenshiro, initially being cocky about it before being outsmarted and killed.
* The Abyss - a mysterious and powerful god who represents death and chaos as they take three forms: a little girl with an umbrella, a giant black wolf and a blind old man as they are fascinated by Goro's planned takeover of Fujikara, deciding to help his takeover, although they are willing to help other forces to make things interesting.
* Himiko Sakai - a somewhat sadistic little girl who is an aspiring bandit leader as she fakes village raids to con aspiring samurai out of their money as she ends up becoming a menace to Kenshiro after pretending that a village she is robbing is pillaged by Goro's forces and that her parents were killed.
* The Tiger Slayer - a vicious mercenary and big game hunter wearing a tiger-skinned coat with a passion for hunting and killing warriors for sport, as he hunts for Kenshiro to test him and see if he is a match for him, or if he is "just another prey". He works for whoever pays him the most coin, being easily swayed to sides.
** Torakkā - the Tiger Slayer's pet companion and a ferocious wolf who helps his master track their prey, being extremely powerful and dangerous.
== Issues ==
# The Dragon's Rage - Kenshiro Makahara finds his master dead in their temple, soon learning that he was slaughtered for resisting against the rising Goro Shimura as he plans to train to gain revenge, attempting to become strong enough to fight.
# The Guardian - On the first step on his quest, Kenshiro arrives on a small village which is being threatened by Goro's forces. He finds himself in need to secure the villagers, including an orphaned child whose parents were killed in the crossfire of the attack, unfortunately he learns that the child is not what he thinks.
# TBD
# Swords and Bullets - Kenshiro heads after one of Goro’s cohorts, a gun manufacturer from the land of Brevport, Silas Slade, as he learns that Silas has access to guns, as he has to get used to a new type of weapon to kill him.
== Trivia ==
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