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Alternative Titles

Synonyms: Death Frenzy, Crazy for Death
Japanese: シグルイ


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Type: Manga
Volumes: 15
Chapters: 84
Status: Finished
Published: Jun 19, 2003 to Jul 17, 2010
Genres: Action Action, Drama Drama
Themes: Gore Gore, Historical Historical, Martial Arts Martial Arts, Samurai Samurai
Demographic: Seinen Seinen
Serialization: Champion RED
Authors: Yamaguchi, Takayuki (Art), Nanjou, Norio (Story)

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Score: 8.061 (scored by 93649,364 users)
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Ranked: #6452
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Popularity: #613
Members: 30,169
Favorites: 897

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Manga: Koroshiya 1
As far as graphic violence in Japanese graphic novels go, these two are in the top-tier. Ichi has a modern setting and far more sexual content/rape, but Shigurui's ALMOST as fun to read as Ichi when it comes to OTT violence; body parts flying everything as both fists and swords kill everything. You could describe Shigurui as Ichi's samurai equivalent since the main draw of both is seeing people get brutally murdered and, strangely, enjoying it. 
reportRecommended by AironicallyHuman
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Manga: Vagabond
There are many instances in these series that are quite similar such as characters, especially samurai, who aspire to be stronger in terms of their skills in swordsmanship, or same desires of individuals who want to conquer their obstacles (i.e. enemies or hardships). Also, numerous historical events and people had been mentioned, although in different circumstances. Both art are marvelously realistic, but Shigurui takes the gore level higher than Vagabond.  
reportRecommended by Liquidize
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Manga: Sidooh
Although not in the same era, both are violent samurai manga set in historic Japan containing explicit scenes, gore and plentifull amount of bizzare depictions of, for instance, martial arts training in secluded schools, deranged people etc. While Shigurui is told in a form of a flashback story for two samurai participating in a death match, Sidooh has more adventurous form of storytelling. If you enjoyed Shigurui you just might like Sidooh. 
reportRecommended by grsh
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Manga: Chidaruma Kenpou: Onorera ni Tsugu
Remarkably similar stories involving vengeful burakumin and physical deformities suffered from battles. 
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Manga: Sekiro Gaiden: Shinazu Hanbei
It has a short story but their vibe feels the same, both stories show how cruel can Feudal japan can be, both show characters with inhuman powers and capabilities. 
reportRecommended by qBlueTech
Manga: Berserk
While there is nothing else quite on the scale or depth of Berserk out there, I would say that Shigurui is to samurai manga what Berserk is to fantasy manga. It is dark, gory, immersive, and hypnotic. The tournament that kicks off the manga description is mainly a set up for the "how we got here" story. The manga itself is about the rivalry and then enmity between two swordsmen, rendered epic and high stakes, because each pushes himself beyond the limits of what you would think possible. There is betrayal, murder, sex and body horror. There are some very apt observations about feudal culture,  read more 
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Manga: Innocent
Both are very violent and disturbing historical seinen manga. Both are critiques of fuedal societies which explore free will and class relationships from the perspective of people who are forced to kill people at the wishes of lords (executioners in Innocent, samurai in Shigurui). Both have extremely beautiful artwork and are based off of historical novels. If you like Innocent you should like Shigurui and vice versa, they have a very similar atmosphere and reading experience.  
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Manga: Fire Punch
Both Mangas have a dark and tragic story of vengeance and redemption. Both mangas despite the action and gruesome battles have a deep philosophical questioning of the main characters. While Fire Punch has a more direct approach in the questioning of human nature and religion. Shigurui has a more subtle approach that is there behind the action-packed and fantastic art style that by itself set this piece apart. If you like a dark tone, gruesome action and philosophical dilemmas you will love it. 
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Manga: Wolf Guy: Ookami no Monshou
Don't you just love it when manly battles to the death get accompained by manly narration and manly animal representations of the characters?  
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Manga: Mugen no Juunin
Swords. Violent and well drawn action. 
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Manga: Bestia
awesome art, samurai period, swordplay and realistic plot........seems different , the same feeling I got when reaDINg Shigurui...... 
reportRecommended by diadora

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