へうげもの

Hyouge Mono (へうげもの), which can be translated as "Jocular Fellow," is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Yamada. Set in the Sengoku period of Japan, the story centers on Furuta Sasuke, a warlord with a passion for the tea ceremony, who is also pursuing promotion within the ranks. Amidst the chaos of war, he struggles with the conflict between his desire for power and his love for art. Hyouge Mono portrays historical figures and events from a unique perspective and explores the nature of power, desire, and art through dark humor. The manga was serialized in Kodansha's "Morning" magazine and received the Excellence Prize for manga at the 13th Japan Media Arts Festival, as well as the Grand Prize at the 14th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prizes. Additionally, the manga has been adapted into an anime series, further expanding its influence.