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Blades of the Guardians (Manhua) Vol.01

Release date
March 3, 2026
ISBN
9781419784996 Not available yet
Original title
鏢人
Romanized title
Biāo Rén
Author / Contributor
Xianzhe Xu
Publisher
Abrams Comicarts
Imprint
Kana
Genres
Action, Drama, Historical, Martial Arts, Mature
MangaUpdates themes May contain spoilers
7th Century Adapted to Donghua Adopted Child/ren Ancient China Antihero / Antiheroine Armed Combat Arrogant Male Lead Battle/s Black and White Webtoon/Webcomic Blood and Gore Bounty Hunter/s China Chinese Ambience Chinese Folklore Comedic Moments in a Serious Manga Criminal/s Dark Ambience Demon/s Elaborate Art Style Father and Son Female Fighter/s Fighter/s Historical Fiction Historical Setting Honor Hunted Protagonist Important Non-Romantic Relationship/s Intrigue/s King/s Male Protagonist Masked Character/s Mass Murder/s Massacre Medieval China Medieval Chinese Ambience Middle-Aged Protagonist Muscular Male Lead Muscular Protagonist Mute Character/s Observant Male Lead Older Male Lead Optimistic Protagonist Outcast/s Philosophical Moments Politics Politics Involving Royalty Protagonist Strong from the Start Rape Reflections on Human Nature Rude Male Lead Rude Protagonist Scar/s Scarred Protagonist Straightforward Male Lead Strong Father Strong Female Lead Strong Male Lead Sui Dynasty Sword/s Swordsman Tribe/s Underworld Veteran/s Wanted Warrior/s Webtoon/Webcomic World Building
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In ancient China, a lone swordsman risks everything to protect a child destined to change the world. 

True Grit meets The Last Samurai!

Set in ancient China during the fall of a ruthless empire, bounty hunter Dao Ma breaks his code to protect a child and becomes the hunted. What begins as a routine escort mission turns into an epic fight for survival against assassins, warlords, and the forces of fate.

Blades of the Guardians blends the intensity of True Grit, the heart of The Mandalorian, and the grand intrigue of Game of Thrones. A breathtaking martial-arts fantasy rooted in Chinese history, filled with brutal action, haunting beauty, and fierce compassion.

One of the top bestselling manhua titles in China, Blades of the Guardians’ dramatic, brutal illustrations and tight, intricate plot will leave readers at the edge of their seats. It is perfect for fans of seinen manga like Vagabond, wuxias like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and world-shaking adventures like The Lord of the Rings.

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