Space Usagi: White Star Rising

Sakai’s (Space Usagi: Death and Honor) action-packed intergalactic adventure is a spinoff of his beloved ongoing series Usagi Yojimbo, starring a far-future descendant of the main character Miyamoto Usagi. When an all-out assault by a rival clan devastates the White Star Clan, leaving their young leader, Prince Kiyoshi, in mortal danger, Miyamoto Usagi is honor-bound to come to his rescue. Together, the pair race between hostile planets and space stations infested with unscrupulous characters, relentlessly pursued all the while by their enemies. When their travels eventually lead them to uncovering a vast conspiracy, Usagi’s staunch code of honor and typically unwavering loyalty are tested as never before. Sakai’s pacing is impeccable, alternating between intense battles and quiet, reflective moments of character development. His clean, expressive illustration imbues his characters with depth and personality, while his meticulous attention to detail creates immersive sci-fi environments. Futuristic spacecraft and alien landscapes coexist seamlessly with traditional Japanese motifs, creating a world both familiar and otherworldly. This volume collects the entire three-issue limited series.