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Afterschool Charisma GN (2010-2016 Viz) comic books 2013

  • Issue #8-1ST
    Afterschool Charisma GN (2010-2016 Viz) 8-1ST


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    Volume 8 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Kumiko Suekane.

    IKKYU SOJUN (1394-1481) - A Buddhist monk of the Rinzai school in the middle Muromachi period, Sojun was rumored to be the illegitimate son of Emperor Go-Komatsu. After leaving home in 1399 to enter the Ankoku-ji temple, in 1410 he became the student of an abbot called Ken'o at Saikin-ji temple. There he was given the name ""Sojun.""He was known for his poetry, comical tanka poems, calligraphic works, and eccentricities. Many stories of Sojun's legendary wit were composed after his death."

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $12.99.