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dredadonx's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Not my first work read by Takehiko Inoue, but certainly this book is a testament to the talent that Inoue consistently possesses. I did not read or watch Slam Dunk, but I have read Real, and now Vagabond, and man, am I excited that I picked up this manga. We follow Miyamoto Musashi as he travels as a Vagabond in order to become the strongest swordsman, and we see how he uses violence as a way to overcome his childhood trauma. I feel like this story will become more of a hero’s journey and we see Musashi contend with his life decisions as he gets older, rather than it be solely a “battle seinen”.
Vagabond is set during feudal era Japan and a fictional retelling of Eiji Yoshikawa’s prominent novel called Musashi.
Vagabond is set during feudal era Japan and a fictional retelling of Eiji Yoshikawa’s prominent novel called Musashi.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Blood
saaraa96's review against another edition
4.0
بجا اینکه موساشی رو بخونم، گفتم یکم زیبایی نقاشی هم همراهش ببینم.
starborne's review against another edition
5.0
Traditional cross hatching and japanese brushwork.
Miyamoto Musashi the legendary two sword style ronin warrior.
Followed by buddhist philosophy of life, mastery, concentration, and will.
This is no manga, but a work of history and art.
Miyamoto Musashi the legendary two sword style ronin warrior.
Followed by buddhist philosophy of life, mastery, concentration, and will.
This is no manga, but a work of history and art.
tamaru22's review against another edition
4.0
Gorier than I am used to but it's a quick and interesting read. It's based on Japanese history and reminds me of the existence of a world very different from my own. Omoishiroi.
hungryrye's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
erincataldi's review against another edition
3.0
I literally picked up this manga for two reasons: 1) it had cool artwork and 2) it was $1. So, my expectations weren't super high or anything. It was a really quick read and I finished it in about an hour. The manga follows Shinmen Takezo as he struggles to put his life together after being on the losing end of a massive battle. With the help of some mysterious ladies, he is able to get back on his feet. He vows that he will kill anyone who tries to kill him and as such... kills a lot of people. Wielding a wooden sword he makes his way across the countryside killing any who would dare stop him. As the book proclaims, "This is the journey of a wild young brute who strives to reach enlightenment by way of the sword - fighting on the edge of death."
For fans of action packed historical manga.
For fans of action packed historical manga.
toskalou's review against another edition
4.0
J'attends depuis quelques mois de m'y lancer pour tenter d'oublier l'énorme gueule de bois provoquée par la mort de Kentaro Miura, et quel plaisir finalement ! Bien sûr, c'est difficilement comparable avec Berserk, mais déjà le trait, avec la finesse des expressions faciales, le dynamisme intense des scènes de combat, m'ont conquises. Il manque juste encore un peu d'intrigue à mon goût mais j'imagine que ça va venir avec les tomes suivants.