Brave 10

Brave 10 is a historical fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Kairi Shimotsuki, serialized in Media Factory's Monthly Comic Flapper starting in 2006. The narrative reimagines the legend of the Sanada Ten Braves, a group of historical figures from the Sengoku period, placing them in a fictionalized version of the era where they serve the warlord Yukimura Sanada. The series blends traditional Japanese folklore with action-oriented storytelling and distinctive character designs that lean into contemporary aesthetic tropes.

Kairi Shimotsuki’s artistic approach emphasizes dramatic silhouettes and intricate costume details, which contributed to the series gaining enough traction to spawn a sequel titled Brave 10 S and an anime adaptation produced by Studio Sakimakura. The reception of the work was largely driven by its departure from rigid historical accuracy in favor of supernatural elements and character-focused drama, establishing it as a notable title within the historical fantasy subgenre of the mid-2000s.