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|image = AC Blade of Shao Jun Cover Vol 1.jpg
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|writer = Minoji Kurata
|writer = Minoji Kurata
|publisher = FR: [[Mana Books]]
|publisher = [[France|FR]]: [[Mana Books]]<br>[[United States|US]]: {{Wiki|Viz Media}}
|publication date = [[Japan|JP]]: February 19, 2020<ref>{{Twitter|AccessTheAnimus|status/1198285583241666560|[[Access The Animus]]|quote=The first volume of the #AssassinsCreed China manga will be released in Japan on February 19th! For a price of 600 Yen, the (Japanese-only) 160-pages book *should* encompass the first four chapters of the manga. Here you can find the cover of the volume and some preview pages [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQ6JM-EXsAAzKYN.jpg pic.twitter.com/NjVnXnav1c]  
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==Publisher's summary==
==Publisher's summary==
'''''Based on the world-class [[Assassin's Creed (series)|video game series]], comes the long-awaited comic!'''''
'''''Based on the world-class [[Assassin's Creed (series)|video game series]], comes the long-awaited comic!'''<br><br>In 1526 AD, [[China]] was ruled by the [[Ming dynasty]]. It had been prosperous until then, but a storm raged in the [[Great Rites Controversy|great purge]] by the [[Jiajing Emperor]] and sowed confusion.<br><br>[[Shao Jun]] was left the last [[Assassins|Assassin]] in China after [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins|her Brotherhood]] was murdered by the [[Eight Tigers|eunuchs]] who belonged to the [[Templars|Knights Templar]]. Having fled to [[Europe]] alone, she returned to her homeland after undergoing severe training—for revenge...''<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/books/09157589 |title=アサシン　クリード　チャイナ 1 (Japanese)| date=19 February 2020| publisher=''{{Wiki|Shogakukan}}''| accessdate= 6 August, 2020}}</ref>


''In 1526 AD, [[China]] was ruled by the [[Ming dynasty]]. It had been prosperous until then, but a storm raged in the [[Great Rites Controversy|great purge]] by the [[Jiajing Emperor]] and sowed confusion.''
;Viz Media's summary
 
''A gripping manga based on ''Ubisoft{{'}}''s ''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' video game, featuring iconic Assassin Shao Jun. Unveil a tale that will engulf the world.<br><br>1526 AD—China is ruled by the Great Ming Empire. Though the empire flourishes, the winds of the new Emperor's political purge are sweeping over the land, and turmoil is brewing. With the decimation of her comrades, Shao Jun has become China's last Assassin. After escaping to Europe, she has now returned alone to her homeland. Her purpose: vengeance!''<ref name="CBR" />
''[[Shao Jun]] was left the last [[Assassins|Assassin]] in China after [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins|her Brotherhood]] was murdered by the [[Eight Tigers|eunuchs]] who belonged to the [[Templars|Knights Templar]]. Having fled to [[Europe]] alone, she returned to her homeland after undergoing severe training—for revenge...''<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/books/09157589 |title=アサシン　クリード　チャイナ 1 (Japanese)| date=19 February 2020| publisher=''{{Wiki|Shogakukan}}''| accessdate= 6 August, 2020}}</ref>


==Plot summary==
==Plot summary==

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Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun 1 is the first tankōbon volume of the manga series Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun. The manga, written by Minoji Kurata, was released on February 19, 2020 in Japan and June 11, 2020 in France. On June 6, Mana Books released a trailer[4] and preview of the first chapter online.[5]

Publisher's summary

Based on the world-class video game series, comes the long-awaited comic!

In 1526 AD, China was ruled by the Ming dynasty. It had been prosperous until then, but a storm raged in the great purge by the Jiajing Emperor and sowed confusion.

Shao Jun was left the last Assassin in China after her Brotherhood was murdered by the eunuchs who belonged to the Knights Templar. Having fled to Europe alone, she returned to her homeland after undergoing severe training—for revenge...[6]

Viz Media's summary

A gripping manga based on Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China video game, featuring iconic Assassin Shao Jun. Unveil a tale that will engulf the world.

1526 AD—China is ruled by the Great Ming Empire. Though the empire flourishes, the winds of the new Emperor's political purge are sweeping over the land, and turmoil is brewing. With the decimation of her comrades, Shao Jun has become China's last Assassin. After escaping to Europe, she has now returned alone to her homeland. Her purpose: vengeance![3]

Plot summary

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Gallery

  • Japanese cover
    Japanese cover

References

  1. ↑ Access The Animus (@AccessTheAnimus) on Twitter "The first volume of the #AssassinsCreed China manga will be released in Japan on February 19th! For a price of 600 Yen, the (Japanese-only) 160-pages book *should* encompass the first four chapters of the manga. Here you can find the cover of the volume and some preview pages pic.twitter.com/NjVnXnav1c pic.twitter.com/NjVnXnav1c pic.twitter.com/NjVnXnav1c" (backup link)
  2. ↑ Access the Animus (@AccessTheAnimus) on Twitter "The French version of the #AssassinsCreed China manga has been formally announced!
    Renamed "Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun" for the Western readers, the manga will be available, with its first volume, on June 11th, 2020. Pre-order link: https://amazon.fr/Assassins-Cree..."
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Dominguez, Noah (4 September, 2020). Assassin's Creed Manga, Blade of Shao Jun, Hits in Early 2021. Comic Book Resources. Retrieved on 5 September 2020.
  4. ↑ Mana Books (8 June, 2020). Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun: prépu et trailer!. Mana Books. Archived from the original on 14 June 2020. Retrieved on 14 June 2020.
  5. ↑ Access The Animus (@AccessTheAnimus) on Twitter ".@Mana_Books_ have shared the first chapter of the #AssassinsCreed: Blade of Shao Jun manga! You can read it (in French) at this link: mana-books.com/uploads/previe... The full volume will be released on June 11th!"
  6. ↑ アサシン　クリード　チャイナ 1 (Japanese). Shogakukan (19 February 2020). Retrieved on 6 August 2026.
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