Usagi Yojimbo Dojo - Stan Sakai's Official Usagi Yojimbo Website and Fan Club

This Month in Usagi Yojimbo... UY #112 - “Whip” Part 2 of 2: Surrounded by a group of angry gamblers intent on capturing a young girl protected by Usagi and Gen, the rabbit ronin and his bounty-hunting friend are running out of options in this conclusion to "The Whip"! The female gambler known as The Whip has kidnapped a child from the local gang leader and given her to Usagi and Gen for safe keeping. The gang surrounds the inn where are heroes are staying, but Usagi and Gen manage to decoy them, allowing The Whip and child to escape. However, escape is the last thing on her mind. Out May 28th!

Coming Up in Usagi Yojimbo...
Usagi Yojimbo #113: "Snitch"
Usagi Yojimbo #114
Usagi Yojimbo #115: The Fortress
Usagi Yojimbo Book 22: Tomoe's Story
Usagi Yojimbo Sketchbook 4 OUT NOW!
What's in store for Usagi's future?

Samurai Hulk by Stan Sakai (2007.11.07 1:59PM by T. Shogun)

Stan has been asked to contribute a story for Marvel's mini-series, Marvel Underground. The story will star The Hulk in Feudal Japan as an oni samurai, to keep the continuity with Japanese folklore. Check out a preview of page 6 from Samurai Hulk! You can read more about Stan's Hulk at the DojoBoard here and here.

San Diego Comic Con 2007 (2007.09.05 8:46AM by T. Shogun)

The official account of the 2007 San Diego Comic Con from the UY Dojo...featuring Stan, Dojo Members, Superheroes, Aliens, Monsters, and other cool stuff.

Stan's Travel Report: France 2007 (2007.7.16 9:48 by T. Shogun)

Stan Sakai once again visits France for the Japan Expo in Paris. Get the complete travel report, along with photos of Stan's visits to the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame, his experience at Japan Expo, and other cool stuff. Written by Stan himself, exclusively at the UY Dojo!

The Origin of Jei (2007-5-17 3:30 by T. Shogun)

Finally, the origin of one of the most infamous villains in UY history will be told, beginning with UY 103! Who was he before he became Blade of the Gods? What caused his twisted demon-like insanity? Now the story can finally be told.

Mouse Guard Art by Stan Sakai (2007-4-06 9:35AM by T. Shogun)

Ever wonder what Mouse Guard would look like drawn by Stan? Well wonder no more! Check out this awesome watercolor piece.

TMNT Movie Premiere Coverage (2007-3-18 11:53 by T. Shogun)

Coverage from Stan Sakai's trip to the TMNT Movie Premiere in Hollywood on March 17, 2007.

UY Statue Contest Results (2007-2-14 8:08 by T.Shogun)

Stan Sakai draws the names of the lucky winners in the UYD's UY NR 100 Statue contest!

Usagi in Retro Gamer #29 (2006-11-21 11:35 by T. Shogun)

Usagi appeared in Retro Gamer #29 in a really cool article about the making of the C64/Spectrum video game from 1988.

French Editions of Usagi Yojimbo (2005-06-21 7:43 by T. Shogun)

The French revolution has begun! Check out the new French editions of Usagi from Editions Paquet. These are the "manga-size" Usagi books. France has the distinction of having both the largest (about 8.5 x 11") and smallest UY books. Editions Paquet is a wonderful publisher who is trying different formats to make Usagi as successful as he can be in France. The covers feature retro Usagi art on redesigned covers with new Usagi logos. RYAAAAAAAAA!!! Check out UYD: France

UY Book 22: Tomoe's Story (2008.2.17 10:27AM by T. Shogun)

This collected UY volume features the Usagi/Tomoe Ame stories post-Mother of Mountains in DH issues 90-93. This one also reprints the first 3 UY Color Specials in glorious black-and-white art, re-worked by Stan just for this volume. "Tomoe's Story" was completely re-drawn. Out July 22nd!

Travel Report: Spain/London 2007 (2007-10-21 10:59AM by T. Shogun)

Stan Sakai visits Spain for the XXXI Salon Internacional del Comic del Principado de Asturias in Gijon. As a side trip, he also went to London. Get the complete travel report, along with photos of Stan's trip. Written by Stan himself, exclusively at the UY Dojo!

UY Dojo / Motor City Comic Con 2007 (2007.04.13 10:17PM by T. Shogun)

Coverage from the UYD gathering at the 2007 Motor City Comic Con - includes the Dojo Dinner Party with Stan Sakai and special guests Sergio Aragones (Groo) and David Petersen (Mouse Guard).

Usagi Yojimbo Sketchbook #4 (2007-04-13 10:17PM by T. Shogun)

Coming in May, the 4th edition of the UY Sketchbook! Features an alternative ending to UY 102. Just in time for Motor City Comic Con.

Usagi Yojimbo Book 21 (2006-12-17 1:56 by T. Shogun)

Stan Sakai presents a step-by-step process on the cover design for "The Mother of Mountains".

UY 100 in Previews (2006-7-18 11:44 by T. Shogun)

The cover (half of it at least) of UY 100 graces the back cover of November's issue of Previews!!!

Stan's Belgium/France Tour (2006-11-28 3:10 by T. Shogun)

Stan Sakai recently toured Belgium and France. Get the complete travel report, along with photos, written by Stan himself, exclusively at the UY Dojo!

New UYD Albedo NR 2 T-Shirts (2006-5-11 4:02 by T. Shogun)

Celebrating the UY Dojo's 10th Anniversary, we're offering new UYD T-Shirts! The tees feature none other than the cover from the Holy Grail of UY comics, Albedo NR 2, scanned directly from the original artwork. RYAAAAA!!! Once again offered in limited release at a super-low price. Visit Heritage Source to order today!!!

A Decade of the Dojo (2006-1-21 11:44 by T. Shogun)

In celebration of the Dojo Decade, Stan Sakai, Diana Schutz, and Todd Shogun reflect on the last 10 years -- from the beginnings of the Official Usagi Yojimbo Website to the current day. 2006 also represents the 10-year mark for Usagi published by Dark Horse (UY Vol. 3 #1 was published Apr 1996). RYAAAAAAA!!! Check out the new Flash Intro by UYD-Daimyo FanFan.

The Art of Usagi Yojimbo (2004-12-15 6:06 by T. Shogun)

Heritage Source still has copies! Easily the best Art book on the market today... an Usagi Yojimbo Fan's dream come true! Super-size 12"x9" hardbound format and 200 pages of the best Stan Sakai Usagi art ever produced. With both black and white and color sections, you won't want to miss this one! Buy it online from Heritage Source. What a way to round out Usagi's 20th Anniversary with this outstanding art collection! Note that Dark Horse has SOLD OUT of this book! But a softcover version is available.