The manga 'Blade of the Immortal' by Hiroaki Samura began serialization in the Japanese magazine Monthly Afternoon.
The manga 'Blade of the Immortal,' consisting of 30 volumes, completed its serialization.
The anime adaptation of 'Blade of the Immortal' aired its first episode, bringing the manga story to television.
A live-action adaptation of 'Blade of the Immortal,' directed by Takashi Miike, was released in Japan.
Manji is born during the Edo period in Japan.
Manji trains and becomes a skilled samurai, demonstrating exceptional swordsmanship.
Manji kills 100 men in a violent encounter, which results in a curse of immortality.
Manji is injected with special blessed worms that grant him immortality by healing his wounds.
Manji meets Rin Asano, who enlists his help to seek revenge for her slain parents.
Manji and Rin confront the Ittō-ryū school, responsible for many atrocities, including her parents' deaths.
Manji confronts and defeats Anotsu Kagehisa, leader of the Ittō-ryū, concluding Rin's quest for revenge.
