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As manga's readership grew older, artists like Sanpei created more mature works that kept the action and adventure of the earlier work while also including adult themes and social critique.

In 'The Legend of Kamui' by Shirato Sanpei a young ninja refuses to accept the rigid structures of society in a story that influenced manga.

'The Spirit of the Samurai' is hampered by some sticky gameplay, but the visuals, story, sound design and amazing stop-motion animation shine.