The book analyzes specific manga series, dissecting their portrayals of samurai combat, honor, and sacrifice, with an emphasis on visual representation and symbolic elements. Beginning with the historical context of the samurai, from the Kamakura period to the Meiji Restoration, it progresses to analyze how these influences contribute to themes of justice, loyalty, and self-discovery.
Ultimately, Samurai Influence showcases how manga serves as a powerful medium for transmitting and reinterpreting key aspects of samurai culture and philosophy to a global audience.