The Meija era (1868-1912) was probably the most defining period in Japanese history. It was a time of massive change from the more traditional Takugawa era to a positioning of Japan in the modern world. This amazing 10-volume saga is a historical fiction that discusses the foundation of modern Japan. The solid script by Sekigawa explorse the period through an adult story whilst the art by Taniguchi portrays the material with exquisite and elegant detail.
