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''Young Samurai'' is a series of action-adventure stories written by Chris Bradford, set in 17th century Japan, following the exploits of an English boy, Jack Fletcher, as he strives to be the first gaijin samurai. Introduced by Puffin Books as their "All New Action Hero", ''Young Samurai'' has been described as a black-belt, ''Young Bond'', ''Artemis Fowl'' with swords or ''Percy Jackson'' with ninja. The first ''Young Samurai'' book, ''The Way of the Warrior'', was published by Puffin Books in 2008. Disney bought the U.S. publishing rights in the same year and had published the book in early March 2009. By the time of publication in the UK, the ''Young Samurai'' series had sold to over 16 different territories. The TV and film rights have been acquired by Coolabi. == Novels == # ''Young Samurai: The Way of the Warrior'' (2008) # ''Young Samurai: The Way of the Sword'' (2009) # ''Young Samurai: The Way of the Dragon'' (2010) # ''Young Samurai: The Ring of Earth'' (2010) # ''Young Samurai: The Ring of Water'' (2011) # ''Young Samurai: The Ring of Fire'' (2011) # ''Young Samurai: The Ring of Wind'' (March 2012) # ''Young Samurai: The Ring of Sky'' (August 2012) Characters in ''The Way of the Warrior'', ''Sword'' and ''Dragon'': * Jack Fletcher – protagonist of the ''Young Samurai'' series. Shows affection for Akiko and cares deeply for her. * Dāte Akiko – daughter of Dāte Hiroko and niece of Masamoto. A master warrior. Gives Jack a black pearl in ''Way of the Dragon''. Shows a lot of affection for Takuan Nakamura and Jack Fletcher in ''Way of the Dragon''. * Yamato – second-born son of Masamoto. Feels like his father does not love him. Perished in ''Way of The Dragon''. * Masamoto Takeshi – samurai swordmaster and founder of the Niten Ichi-Ryū school. Banished by Kamakura at the conclusion of ''Way of the Dragon'', returns as messenger in ''Ring of Sky''. * Dokugan Ryu (Hattori Tatsuo) – one-eyed ninja and Jack's sworn enemy. Main antagonist in the series. Once a daimyo of Japan's Northern Province and defeated. Dies in ''Way of the Dragon''... * Sensei Hosokawa – sensei of Kenjutsu. Dies defending Sensei Yosa in ''Way of the Dragon''. * Oda Kazuki – student rival of Jack. Revealed to be a Red Devil serving Kamakura in ''Way of the Dragon'', exhailed and stripped of all status in ''Ring of Sky''. * Sensei Kyuzo – sensei of Taijutsu. Has a personal hatred for Jack, but his loyalty to Masamoto is undeniable. Commits ritual suicide in ''Ring of Sky''. * Saburo – the talkative friend of Jack, who loves eating. * Kiku – student at the Niten Ichi-Ryū and friend of Akiko. * Takatomi Hideaki – Daimyo of Kyoto and helps govern Japan on behalf of the future ruler. Becomes regent in ''Ring of Sky''. * Sensei Yamada – sensei of (), currently accompanying Yori. * Yori – the quiet, mouse-like friend of Jack, who has a profound ability for Kiai-jutsu. * Sensei Yosa – sensei of Kyujutsu, female * Father Lucius – Portuguese Jesuit priest, in poor health and died early in the series. * Takuan Nakamura – Sensei Nakamura's son, student at the Niten Ichi-Ryū. Is killed by Dragon Eye's poison dart. * Tadashi – student at the Niten Ichi-Ryū. He cheated in the Circle of Three by attempting to sabotage Jack and friends. * Sensei Kano – blind visiting Bojutsu teacher from Mugan Ryu, the Niten Ichi-Ryū's sister school. Ace in a fight against Dragon Eye, carries a white bo staff. * Emi – Daimyo Takatomi's daughter, student at the Niten Ichi-Ryū. Used to have a slight crush on Jack. * Moriko – Kazuki's girlfriend, student at Yagyu Ryu. Burned and crushed by a falling building. * Raiden – Kazuki's cousin, student at Yagyu Ryu. * Toru – Raiden's twin brother, student at Yagyu Ryu. * Nobu – friend of Kazuki * Hiroto – friend of Kazuki * Goro – friend of Kazuki * Father Bobadilla – Portuguese Priest, allied with Dokugan Ryu, killed by his Death Touch. * Hasegawa Satoshi – rightful ruler of Japan, committed seppuku in ''Way of the Dragon''. * Sensei Nakamura – sensei of haiku-writing, female. Perished fighting in ''Way of the Dragon''. * Jiro – Akiko's little brother,stays in Toba for the series and is re-introduced in ''Way of the Dragon''. * Kamakura Katsuo – power-hungry daimyo of Edo (Tokyo). Becomes Shogun at the end of ''Way of the Dragon''. Hates foreigners, especially Christians. Dies in ''Ring of Sky''. Attacked Osaka Castle in ''Way of the Dragon''. * Masamoto Tenno – first-born son of Masamoto, murdered by Dokugan Ryu before the main part of the series. * John Fletcher – Jack's father and navigator of the Alexandria, murdered by Dokugan Ryu early in the series. * Jess Fletcher – Jack's sister, mentioned but never actually seen throughout the series. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Young Samurai」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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