![]() It’s a manga that was written for the fans of the game and it shows. Sekiro Side Story: Hanbei the Undying expands upon the story of an important character while building on the lore of the hit game. Swinging One’s sword is a Cure for Boredom Thankfully, this problem only happens a few times. At times I would get mixed up when the story transitioned between current events and another event or a flashback. While well written, I did find some of the transitions to have been poorly done. ![]() Everything fits to the lore perfectly from the start all the way to ending that connects it with Shadows Die Twice. At the same time, readers will also learn part of the story about other characters from the game. Fans will get to learn more about Hanbei from his days as a warrior to the events that brought him to Sekiro. Sekiro Side Story is a solid backstory for an important side character. However if this is not a deterrent, then do give it a read through. Yes, it’s a great samurai manga but it’s more written for fans of the game. Those who are curious could have of key of details fly over them. I should note that you really need to have played the game to appreciate this manga. At the same time, readers are given a look into his life when he was a warrior. Hanbei presence in the village is welcomed as he defends them from those that threaten the community. A wandering Hanbei arrives to a village that is located in a precarious position due to its location. The region is on the brink or war as the power of the Ashina Clan is being challenged due to Isshin Ashina ageing. Sekiro Side Story: Hanbei the Undying follows the story of the titular character during the events before the game. At one point, Sekiro will be given the option to end Hanbei (what happens is up to the players choice). He is known as “The Undying” as he is an infested and cannot die through normal means. He also is responsible for giving the player the chance to practice new skills. Some Call it “Undying”įor those who never played Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Hanbei is tasked with training the player. It’s because of this partnership that allows Sekiro Side Story: Hanbei the Undying to be a story fans will enjoy. For this manga adaptation, Shin Yamamoto created it in collaboration with FromSoftware. One thing fans will always ask about such side stories is dose it respect the source material. This manga adaptation helps build the series lore by adding more depth to a major character. Based on one of the best video games of 2019, Sekiro Side Story: Hanbei the Undying follows the journey of a major character before the events of the game.
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