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Usagi Yojimbo

Usagi Yojimbo
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Creation & Design

Usagi Yojimbo was created by Stan Sakai, inspired by Japanese culture and samurai films. The character is a tribute to the samurai tradition and folklore.

Early Years

Usagi Yojimbo debuted in 1984 and quickly gained popularity for its unique blend of anthropomorphic characters and samurai storytelling.

Character Development

Over the years, Usagi has evolved from a simple samurai character into a complex figure embodying themes of honor, loyalty, and the struggles of a warrior in a changing world.

Cultural Reception

Usagi Yojimbo has been critically acclaimed for its storytelling, art, and cultural representation, earning multiple awards.

Character Details

Real Name:
Miyamoto Usagi
Aliases:
Usagi, Rabbit Samurai
Species:
Anthropomorphic Rabbit
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Samurai, The Tengu, The Rabbit Clan
Abilities:
Expert swordsman, Martial arts, Stealth
Equipment:
Katana, Shuriken, Armor
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
black
Hair Color:
white
Thoughts & Images Nov 1984

Albedo #2

Albedo #2
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1st appearance of Usagi Yojimbo
Yojimbo is Japanese for bodyguard
An animated series set in the Usagi Yojimbo universe is in production for Netflix
Fantagraphics Jul 1987

Usagi Yojimbo #1

Usagi Yojimbo #1
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First solo series featuring Usagi Yojimbo
[July 2020 - an animated series based in the Yojimbo Universe has been announced for Netflix with the plot centered on a descendant of Miyamoto Usagi]
Mirage Mar 1993

Usagi Yojimbo #1

Usagi Yojimbo #1
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Mirage begins publishing Usagi Yojimbo (Vol.2), previously published by Fantagraphics (Vol. 1)
Guest appearances by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Dark Horse Comics Feb 1999

Dark Horse Presents #140

Dark Horse Presents #140
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Cover art featuring a Xenomorph and tie-in story to the Aliens: Apocalypse series
8-page Usagi Yojimbo story written and illustrated by Stan Sakai
IDW Jul 2019

Usagi Yojimbo #1

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Usagi Yojimbo #1
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2019 San Diego Comic Con exclusive featuring a team-up of the Tick and Usagi Yojimbo, cover only
IDW Nov 2019

Usagi Yojimbo #6

Usagi Yojimbo #6
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Anniversary of Usagi Yojimbo's 35th year
Retelling of the first Usagi story "The Goblin of Adachigahara" with 16 additional pages of story from creator Stan Sakai
Origin of Usagi Yojimbo
IDW Nov 2019

Usagi Yojimbo #6

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Usagi Yojimbo #6
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35th anniversary foil reproduction of Albedo #2 (1984), the first appearance of Usagi Yojimbo
IDW Nov 2019

Usagi Yojimbo #6

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Usagi Yojimbo #6
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Variant virgin cover art by Julie Sakai
First standard comic cover featuring a Chibi-style Usagi Yojimbo - Chibi refers to a type of art that depicts characters with large heads and small bodies
Cover art inspired by Albedo #2 (1984), illustrated by the wife of Stan Sakai, Julie

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