Kurogane no Valhallian

***Kurogane no Valhallian*** (黒鉄のヴァルハリアン, Valhallian the Black Iron) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Matsubara, Toshimitsu. It was initially serialized in Young Jump *seinen* manga magazine *YNJN's* from Jul 2021 to Sep 2022.

## Synopsis

When he woke up, Tetsujirou Souma, a samurai from Kamakura who had survived the Mongolian invasion, had found himself in an unfamiliar place.

He was told by Hirst, the girl who brought him there, that they are in Valhalla, a place where the souls of dead warriors congregate. In order for him to be revived, Tetsujirou now has no choice but to fight against the "dead warriors" from different eras in this mythical place of carnage that he's been thrown into.

This is the start of a samurai drama where one has to fight and strike down their enemies, even if it kills them!!

(Source: Shueisha, translated)

## List of Published Books

### *Manga*

written and illustrated by Matsubara, Toshimitsu. It was initially serialized in Shueisha *seinen* manga magazine *Young Jump's* from Jul 2021 to Sep 2022.

Manga Vol. 1Manga Vol. 2Manga Vol. 3Manga Vol. 4Manga Vol. 5Manga Vol. 6

## Character

Tetsujiro Soma, a samurai from Kamakura who survived the Mongolian invasion, finds himself in a strange place. Hrist, a young Valkyrie girl who claims to have brought him here, tells him that he is in Valhalla, a mansion where the souls of dead warriors gather... Tetsujiro is thrown into the Norse mythological house of Shura and must fight "dead warriors" from various eras in order to come back to life!"*The Souma Creed... is to always stay true to one's principles.*"
― **Tetsujiro Souma**

― As Tokugawa Ieyasu (founder and first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan) said.

 — **Gesshin** —A tree branch came from Einherjar (Valhalla) when materialized what they strongly visualize in the user's mind. That is how the weapon Tetsujiro wants from Earth can be brought into the world of Valhalla. It can also change into a bow with unlimited arrows when Tetsujiro wants. This weapon only kills/cuts Einherjar or Heroes in Valhalla.
― **Tetsujiro Soma**
 — **Souma-Ryu** —In the closing years of the Heian Period... The Japanese swordsmanship, the *Kyo Hachi-Ryu*, was taught on Kuramayam. In the deepest part of the mountain, the enshrined Gohoumaou-Son passed down a sword art-- The Souma-Ryu. This blade which housed a demon king in it, was feard because it was said to be able to kill a huge Oni with a single blow. It is a "cursed blade" that slaughtered the Mongols one after another during The Mongol Invasion in Japan.

* Souma-Ryu: Son Issen - Kaze Tachi
* Souma-Ryu: Son Issen - Azuma Oroshi
* -???-

"*I am a Samurai... A samurai takes pride in protecting and inspiring their allies.*"
― **Tetsujiro Soma**

The Essence of this technique is a strike that turns its opponent's strength against them. "The Bigger the enemy, the sharper it gets"... A *hard* blade that can cut down giants and a *soft* blade that can cut through things without form. Only by understanding both aspects of the blade can one truly master this sword art passed down from the Gods.

## External Link

* *Kurogane no Valhallian* ─ Work information | Young Jump (in Japanese)
	+ *Kurogane no Valhallian* ─ Official Manga Website
	+ *Kurogane no Valhallian* ─ Shueisha Website