Young Samurai: The Way of the Sword Young Samurai: The Way of the Sword Young Samurai: The Way of the Sword is a children's historical novel by Chris Bradford, published in 2009. It is the second in a series of action-adventure stories set in 17th century Japan following the exploits of an English boy, Jack Fletcher, as he strives to be the first gaijin samurai. The first book is titled "" (2008) and the third in the series is "" (2010). After a vicious ninja attack left him orphaned and stranded in Japan, Jack Fletcher managed to complete his first year of samurai school. Still, his troubles
Asuna (Sword Art Online) Asuna (Sword Art Online) Both Asuna and Kirito have become popular characters in anime and manga fandom, frequently appearing on lists of the most popular anime characters. Additionally, Asuna has featured in numerous official "Sword Art Online" merchandise, and has been the subject of mixed to mostly positive critical reception, with focus on her relationship with Kirito, attractiveness, and role in the series. In an interview with series creator Reki Kawahara, the author noted that the female characters in "Sword Art Online" were not based on anyone he knew in the real world, with him stating "I don’t usually make