psykobilliethekid's review
5.0
Can't go wrong with a classic! Finally got a hold of this from the library and was very entertained. Just wish they had the rest of them.
enno's review
4.0
Rereading these books for the childhood memories. They are still pretty, but the stories are very simple. Love his weird friendship with the bodyguard.
chemistry_goodness's review
5.0
This collection has been reviewed so many times by so many people that I don't believe I can add anything new. The black-and-white art is amazing and Stan Sakai has a wonderful way of showing action. He blends Japanese history in his writing and the stories are wonderful! I love the idea of a ronin wondering the country while upholding his principles in a world where it's very difficult to stay true to one's values. Oh, and Miyamoto Usagi is a rabbit. Did I already mention that bit?
I've been reading Usagi Yojimbo in trade format for about 20 years. I believe I first read this one in the late 90s when Fantagraphics put the first trades back into print. Since then I buy one or two trade collections every few years and start reading again from this one.
I'm well past trade collection #7 as I restart this reading and I think I'll probably accelerate my purchases and reading because I've given up trying to buy them new. I so far behind that I've had to go through an online reseller site to find the ones where I left off. But that's good for me as I find new homes for these used copies.
I've been reading Usagi Yojimbo in trade format for about 20 years. I believe I first read this one in the late 90s when Fantagraphics put the first trades back into print. Since then I buy one or two trade collections every few years and start reading again from this one.
I'm well past trade collection #7 as I restart this reading and I think I'll probably accelerate my purchases and reading because I've given up trying to buy them new. I so far behind that I've had to go through an online reseller site to find the ones where I left off. But that's good for me as I find new homes for these used copies.
little_enigmas49's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
kavinay's review
5.0
Honestly, I could read Stan Sakai's books everyday for the rest of my life. Easily the best comic project ever.
ditchnixie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
jessythered's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
tashalostinbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
cassgagnon's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75