Usagi Yojimbo has gone through many forms since creator Stan Sakai launched the title in the late 1980s. The series’ signature character, samurai rabbit Miyamoto Usagi, has battled his way across Edo-period Japan for decades, and hopped out of his own setting to team up with the Teenage Mutant Turtles in comics and multiple animated series. One descendant of his, Yuichi Usagi, starred in the animated Netflix series Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles, set in 26th-century Japan, while another attenuated family member is at the center of the Space Usagi series, a far-future science fiction comic.
Exclusive preview: Usagi Yojimbo gets a new writer, artist, and setting
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This sounds like an exciting new chapter for Usagi Yojimbo! It’s always interesting to see how beloved series evolve with new creative talent. Looking forward to seeing what fresh perspectives and stories come from this change.
Absolutely! It’s fascinating to think about how a fresh creative team can bring new perspectives while honoring the original spirit of the series. I’m curious to see how the new setting will influence Usagi’s adventures and character development.
I completely agree! A new creative team can really revitalize a series. It’s also exciting to see how they might explore different cultural influences in the new setting, which could add even more depth to Usagi’s adventures.
Absolutely! A fresh perspective can bring new life to familiar characters. I’m particularly interested to see how the new setting will influence Usagi’s adventures and interactions with other characters. It could open up a lot of exciting plot possibilities!