Kurogane no Valhallian (黒鉄のヴァルハリアン, Valhallian the Black Iron) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Matsubara, Toshimitsu. It was initially serialized in Young Jump seinen manga magazine YNJN's from Jul 2021 to Sep 2022.
Contents
- 1 Synopsis
- 2 Bibliographic Information
- 2.1 Manga
- 3 Character
- 4 External Link
- 5 Trivia
Synopsis[]
When he woke up, Tetsujirou Souma, a samurai from Kamakura who had survived the Mongolian invasion, had found himself in an unfamiliar place.
He was told by Hirst, the girl who brought him there, that they are in Valhalla, a place where the souls of dead warriors congregate. In order for him to be revived, Tetsujirou now has no choice but to fight against the "dead warriors" from different eras in this mythical place of carnage that he's been thrown into.
This is the start of a samurai drama where one has to fight and strike down their enemies, even if it kills them!!
(Source: Shueisha, translated)
Bibliographic Information[]
Manga[]
written and illustrated by Matsubara, Toshimitsu. It was initially serialized in Shueisha seinen manga magazine Young Jump's from July 2021 to September 2022.
| No. | Japanese release date | Japanese ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 19, 2021 | 978-4-08-892109-9 | — | — |
| 2 | January 19, 2022 | 978-4-08-892190-7 | — | — |
| 3 | April 19, 2022 | 978-4-08-892277-5 | — | — |
| 4 | July 19, 2022 | 978-4-08-892373-4 | — | — |
| 5 | October 19, 2022 | 978-4-08-892461-8 | — | — |
| 6 | January 19, 2023 | 978-4-08-892569-1 | — | — |
Manga Vol. 1
Manga Vol. 2
Manga Vol. 3
Manga Vol. 4
Manga Vol. 5
Manga Vol. 6
Character[]
| Tetsujiro Souma 【相馬鉄二朗】Tetsujiro Soma, a samurai from Kamakura who survived the Mongolian invasion, finds himself in a strange place. Hrist, a young Valkyrie girl who claims to have brought him here, tells him that he is in Valhalla, a mansion where the souls of dead warriors gather... Tetsujiro is thrown into the Norse mythological house of Shura and must fight "dead warriors" from various eras in order to come back to life!
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PERSONAL INFORMATION | |||||
| Alias/Epithet: | ─ The "Demons King" Blade (Myouou) ─ Black Demon ─ Onshi (by Dora) | Age: | 30 | Alignments: | Lawful・Good |
| Gender | Male | Place of Birth | Higo Province Japan (Earth) | ||
| Affiliation: | ─ Imperial Court of Kyoto (Sōma Clan) ─ Einherjar Stray's Heroes ─ Vikings | Race: | Human | Height: | 165 cm |
| Residence | Valhalla (Einherjar) → Earth (Japan) | Marital Status | Married | ||
| Allied: | ─ Hrist, The One-winged Valkyrie ─ Guan Yu Chang & King Kublai Khan ─ King Ragnar Lodbrok (Dora-chan) ─ Spartacus, Crixus & Oenomaus | Relatives: | Shinobu Souma (Wife, †) Takamaru Souma (Son) | Traits | Summoned, The Hero of War, Warrior |
| Eye Color: | Grey | Occupation | Hero Warrior Summoned: Samurai | ||
| Voice Actor: | Nobuhiko Okamoto (CV) | Hair Color: | Black | Status: | Active |
ABILITIES | |
— The Samurai: Honour And Pride —
Samurai warriors were the elite of four classes of Japanese feudal society; samurai, farmers, craftsmen, and then merchants. They were expected to bring security to the members of the other three classes. The term, samurai, is a derivative of the Japanese verb for service, “saburau”, and literally means “one who is a servant”, this is how they began, as ’servants’ to Emperor Tenmu back in the 7th century. Samurai were inspired by Bushido (Military-Knight-Ways) an unwritten code of moral principles which the knights (samurai) were required or instructed to observe. Bushido made the sword its emblem of power and prowess. The very possession of such an instrument imparts the carrier a feeling and an air of self-respect and responsibility. What he carries in his belt is a symbol of what he carries in his mind and heart – loyalty and honor. | |
| — Gesshin — A tree branch came from Einherjar (Valhalla) when materialized what they strongly visualize in the user's mind. That is how the weapon Tetsujiro wants from Earth can be brought into the world of Valhalla. It can also change into a bow with unlimited arrows when Tetsujiro wants. This weapon only kills/cuts Einherjar or Heroes in Valhalla. |
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| — Souma-Ryu — In the closing years of the Heian Period... The Japanese swordsmanship, the Kyo Hachi-Ryu, was taught on Kuramayam. In the deepest part of the mountain, the enshrined Gohoumaou-Son passed down a sword art-- The Souma-Ryu. This blade which housed a demon king in it, was feard because it was said to be able to kill a huge Oni with a single blow. It is a "cursed blade" that slaughtered the Mongols one after another during The Mongol Invasion in Japan. The Souma-Ryu Technique:
The Essence of this technique is a strike that turns its opponent's strength against them. "The Bigger the enemy, the sharper it gets"... A hard blade that can cut down giants and a soft blade that can cut through things without form. Only by understanding both aspects of the blade can one truly master this sword art passed down from the Gods. | |
External Link[]
- Kurogane no Valhallian ─ Work information | Young Jump (in Japanese)
- Kurogane no Valhallian ─ Official Manga Website
- Kurogane no Valhallian ─ Shueisha Website
Trivia[]
to be added.
