Brave 10

Brave 10 is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kairi Shimotsuki. It was originally serialized in Media Factory's Comic Flapper from 2006 to 2010. The series resumed on June 15, 2011, and was retitled Brave 10 Spiral, also known as Brave 10 S, serialized in Monthly Comic Gene. The story is set in the Warring States period of Japan, roughly one year before the Battle of Sekigahara. It follows Saizo Kirigakure, an Iga ninja searching for his path in life, who encounters Isanami, a shrine maiden being pursued by assassins. Isanami seeks refuge with Yukimura Sanada after her shrine is burned down by Tokugawa Ieyasu's forces. Simultaneously, Sanada is gathering ten warriors of extraordinary valor, the Sanada Ten Braves, aiming to alter the course of history with their combined strength. As battles ensue, Isanami's hidden powers begin to awaken. The series combines historical elements with action and fantasy, featuring a diverse cast and an engaging plot. In addition to the manga, it has also been adapted into an anime, radio drama, and other forms of media, attracting a large fan base. The anime adaptation was produced by Studio Sakimakura and TMS Entertainment, airing from January to March 2012.