VAGABOND VIZBIG ED GN VOL 01 (MR) (C: 1-1-0): Invincible Under the Sun VIZBIG Edition: Volume 1 (Vagabond (VIZBIG Edition))

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Vagabond is the fictitious retelling of the life of one of Japan's most renowned swordsmen, the "Sword Saint" Musashi Miyamoto—his rise from a swordsman with no desire other than to become "Invincible Under the Heavens" to an enlightened warrior who slowly learns of the importance of close friends, self-reflection, and life itself.

Vagabond is light-years ahead of Slam Dunk in storytelling. Visually, it is Inoue's best work to date and he has taken to explore more mature themes than his perpetually funny basketball manga. Vagabond” is Takehiko Inoue’s graphic novel adaptation of the 1930s historical novel “Musashi” by Eiji Yoshikawa, about a real life historical figure from 17th century Japan, Shinmen Takezo, who would go on to become the legendary sword saint Miyamoto Musashi. We meet Takezo awakening from unconsciousness after the Battle of Sekigahara, somehow still alive with his best friend Matahachi: they are both 17 years old. They set off on the path homewards but encounter enemy soldiers, scavengers and thieves and must fight to survive. But their destinies will change at a small house in the woods where 3 young women live with secrets - and danger is on its way!Vagabond Vol. 8] (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on August 30, 2009 . Retrieved June 28, 2009.

Vagabond Vol. 21] (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on August 30, 2009 . Retrieved June 28, 2009. But can you do the same with novels and comic books? As someone who labeled a shelf action even I would struggle with singling out a significant number of fight scenes from books as capital-G Great. There are several authors I've read and admired who when the time came in their story for an action setpiece it came across as merely serviceable more often than not. And I don't think any less of them for it because it's damn hard to create the visuals and motion that is necessary to a good fight scene with mere words. The closest literary equivalent would be every time an author describes the current location of their characters, but when it comes to scenery the author doesn't have to worry about the flow and pacing of their writing nearly as much they need to when it comes to describing a sword fight, or a shootout, or a wizard duel, or a battle between two armies. The centerpiece of this second omnibus of Takehiko Inoue's critically acclaimed series is the duel between the young, brutish Miyamoto Musashi and the second generation master of the Hozoin Temple, the perpetually smiling Inshun. Loo, Egan (December 7, 2010). "Vagabond Manga Remains on Indefinite Hiatus". Anime News Network . Retrieved February 26, 2014.Vagabond Vol. 24] (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on August 31, 2009 . Retrieved June 28, 2009.

Vagabond Vol. 27] (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on August 30, 2009 . Retrieved June 28, 2009. Vagabond Vol. 13". Viz Media. Archived from the original on October 18, 2006 . Retrieved June 28, 2009. Vagabond (Japanese: Bagabondo) is a Japanese epic martial arts manga series written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue. It portrays a fictionalized account of the life of Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, based on Eiji Yoshikawa’s novel Musashi. Vagabond Vol. 25] (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on October 3, 2009 . Retrieved June 28, 2009. Vagabond Vol. 10". Viz Media. Archived from the original on October 18, 2006 . Retrieved June 28, 2009.

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Douresseaux, Leroy (November 12, 2010). "Vagabond VIZBIG Edition: Volume 9". Comic Book Bin. Archived from the original on April 24, 2023 . Retrieved May 10, 2023.

Vagabond Vol. 29] (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on August 31, 2009 . Retrieved June 28, 2009. Vagabond Vol. 9] (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on August 31, 2009 . Retrieved June 28, 2009.Kosaka, Kris (January 7, 2017). " 'Vagabond': An epic manga based on the life of a 17th-century samurai". The Japan Times. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019 . Retrieved May 1, 2019. Vagabond (バガボンド Bagabondo) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue. It portrays a fictionalized account of the life of Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, based on Eiji Yoshikawa's novel Musashi. Matahachi isn't given much time in this omnibus but when he is, he steals the identity of a famous swordsman, that of Sasaki. Overall, I enjoyed the character development in Musashi, he seems to be more of a human and less of a demon, especially since the mountains were his only mentors, and that was a nice touch. He finds a new sensei to train under and now his goal is apparently to defeat Inshun. Miyamoto's heart did grow softer especially after he defeated the Yoshioka clan. I'm not even sure who set it on fire yet. Morning On Line (in Japanese). Kodansha. Archived from the original on February 18, 1999 . Retrieved May 31, 2023. It's not so much a dislike but I did clarify in my last review. I am having a real challenge trying to overcome the idea that this is just a retelling/rehashing of a popular novel. Yes, there is definitely more attention to detail and a lot more progression and character moments. However, I really just have a hard time giving that series that seal of "amazing creativity and ingenuity" when it is in fact a retelling. Many others probably are better men then me for finding it in themselves to overcome this. I just don't have it in me....yet!