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Jaraiya Setsuwa Vol. 5
Hokusai1806
Bujalance Collection
Spain
Setsuwa (Young Thunder) is the main character of the Japanese folktale Jiraiya Gōketsu Monogatari (The Tale of the Gallant Jiraiya). It tells the story of a ninja who can magically shapeshift into a giant toad.
The story consists of 11 volumes, the illustrations of which were created by Hokusai in 1806. Characters from this novel are still used today in manga and anime.
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Details
- Title: Jaraiya Setsuwa Vol. 5
- Creator: Katsushika Hokusai
- Date Created: 1806
- Location Created: Japan
- Type: Print
- External Link: Bujalance Collection
- Medium: Japanese woodblock print (Ukiyo-e)
- Art Genre: Ehon book
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