Nando, Toki o Kurikaeshitemo Honnouji ga Moerun ja ga!?

Nando, Toki o Kurikaeshitemo Honnouji ga Moerun ja ga!? is a manga series written and illustrated by Keisuke Ide, first serialized in 2019. The title, which translates roughly to 'No Matter How Many Times I Repeat Time, Honno-ji Still Burns!?', playfully engages with the well-worn historical trope of the Honno-ji Incident. The narrative centers on a protagonist trapped in a time loop, constantly forced to witness or participate in the historical assassination of Oda Nobunaga at the Honno-ji Temple, subverting the Sengoku period genre with comedic and repetitive temporal mechanics.

The series emerged within the landscape of modern 'isekai' and time-loop subgenres that characterize much of contemporary Japanese seinen and shonen manga. Ide Keisuke’s design approach focuses on a blend of historical aesthetic and frantic, slapstick energy, utilizing the inevitability of the recurring fire as a device for character development and absurdist humor. Upon its release, the work was noted by readers for its lighthearted take on one of Japan's most somber historical turning points, distinguishing itself through its high-concept premise and dedicated adherence to its recurring, burning focal point.