Takamori Saigo: General of the Government Army
Kiyoyuki Higuchi
- Mangaka
- Kiyoyuki Higuchi
- First published
- 1979
- Status
- Completed
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Historical · Samurai
- Content rating
- Safe
Where to find one
Search for Takamori Saigo: General of the Government Army on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Published during the late 20th century, this volume by Kiyoyuki Higuchi serves as a biographical examination of Saigo Takamori, a central figure in the Meiji Restoration. The work emerged from a period of renewed historical interest in the transition from the Edo period to modern Japan, aiming to contextualize Saigo's complex role as both a leader of the Imperial forces and a tragic symbol of the displaced samurai class.
Higuchi adopted a narrative style that blends factual historical record with a character-driven perspective to unpack the internal conflicts of the Satsuma Rebellion. The design and presentation were crafted to appeal to readers interested in Japanese military history and biography, focusing on the tension between state-mandated modernization and traditional warrior values. The book remains a notable entry in the broader literature analyzing Saigo's enduring, often polarizing, legacy in Japanese culture.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real series collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Takamori Saigo: General of the Government Army
Takamori Saigo: General of the Government Army is a series in the Manga catalog on collecto.rs. Kiyoyuki Higuchi. Catalog data is sourced from MangaDex. No public series collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Takamori Saigo: General of the Government Army on collecto.rs?
Takamori Saigo: General of the Government Army doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Takamori Saigo: General of the Government Army?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your series, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other manga collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Takamori Saigo: General of the Government Army catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Takamori Saigo: General of the Government Army is sourced from MangaDex. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs series tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your series is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every series you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free)
