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"WHEN THE BLADE OF THE SWORD RESOUNDS THROUGHOUT THE LAND, THE SHARP SOUND AWAKENS YOUR CONSCIENCE." THE STORY TAKES PLACE IN JAPAN'S EDO PERIOD. IT BEGINS ON A FATEFUL WINTER NIGHT WHEN A FAMILY IS BRUTALLY EXECUTED BY A RONIN. ONLY THE YOUNGEST DAUGHTER SURVIVES. THE YEARS GO BY AND THE PATHS SHE TAKES ARE TORTUOUS, FULL OF CHALLENGES. Five Reds is an independent comic. The arts were made with Sumi, inspired by Sumie, ukiyo-e, and Kabuki Theater.