Usagi Yojimbo #91

Usagi Yojimbo #91, published in 2006 by Dark Horse Comics, is part of the long-running series created, written, and illustrated by Stan Sakai. The issue continues the epic saga of Miyamoto Usagi, an anthropomorphic rabbit ronin wandering Edo-period Japan. Sakai developed the series in the 1980s as a creative fusion of samurai cinema—most notably the works of Akira Kurosawa—and the conventions of anthropomorphic storytelling, aiming to explore themes of honor, duty, and cultural history within a meticulous visual framework.

The aesthetic of the series is defined by Sakai's clean, expressive line work and his deep research into Japanese folklore and history, which earned him numerous accolades including multiple Eisner Awards. By the time of the publication of issue #91, the series had established a dedicated following for its ability to balance lighthearted character dynamics with poignant, sometimes somber narrative arcs. This particular issue maintained the series' reputation for craftsmanship, as Sakai served as both writer and artist, ensuring the visual pacing and historical atmosphere remained consistent with his original vision.