バガボンド / Vagabond Series by Takehiko Inoue, Eiji Yoshikawa

Shinmen Takezo is destined to become the legendary sword-saint, Miyamoto Musashi--perhaps the most renowned samurai of all time. For now, Takezo is a cold-hearted killer, who will take on anyone in mortal combat to make a name for himself. 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.Chapter TitlesChapter 001. "Shinmen Takezo" (新免武蔵様)Chapter 002. "Akemi" (朱実)Chapter 003. "Oko" (お甲)Chapter 004... moreShinmen Takezo is destined to become the legendary sword-saint, Miyamoto Musashi--perhaps the most renowned samurai of all time. For now, Takezo is a cold-hearted killer, who will take on anyone in mortal combat to make a name for himself. 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.Chapter TitlesChapter 001. "Shinmen Takezo" (新免武蔵様)Chapter 002. "Akemi" (朱実)Chapter 003. "Oko" (お甲)Chapter 004. "The Brigand Tsujikaze" (野武士辻風)Chapter 005. "Blood Game" (血遊び)Chapter 006. "The Troubles of Honi'den Matahachi at Seventeen" (本位田又八17歳の懊悩)Chapter 007. "Farewell Takezo" (さらば武蔵)Chapter 008. "Miyamoto Village" (宮本村)Chapter 009. "Fiancee" (許嫁)Chapter 010. "Left Behind" (残された者たち) less

Shinmen Takezo is destined to become the legendary sword-saint, Miyamoto Musashi--perhaps the most renowned samurai of all time. For now, Takezo is a cold-hearted killer, who will take on anyone in mortal combat to make a name for himself. 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.Chapter TitlesChapter 011. "Demon" (悪鬼)Chapter 012. "Takuan" (沢庵)Chapter 013. "Life" (生)Chapter 014. "Cut Down" (斬死)Chapter 015... moreShinmen Takezo is destined to become the legendary sword-saint, Miyamoto Musashi--perhaps the most renowned samurai of all time. For now, Takezo is a cold-hearted killer, who will take on anyone in mortal combat to make a name for himself. 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.Chapter TitlesChapter 011. "Demon" (悪鬼)Chapter 012. "Takuan" (沢庵)Chapter 013. "Life" (生)Chapter 014. "Cut Down" (斬死)Chapter 015. "No Fear" (怖くない)Chapter 016. "Captured" (捕獲)Chapter 017. "Invincible Under the Sun" (天下無双)Chapter 018. "Tree of Shame" (樹上の恥)Chapter 019. "The Demon's Child" (鬼の子)Chapter 020. "Death" (死)Chapter 021. "A Place in the Sun" (光のある場所) less

A young man has figuratively died and been reborn with the name Myamoto Musashi. He sets out on a journey seeking spiritual enlightenment by way of the sword. In Kyoto, the fighters of the famous school of the Yoshioka Dojo test his newfound strength. Is Musashi, armed only with his wooden practice sword, prepared to take on the master swordsmen?

In feudal Japan, a young man sets out on a spiritual journey by the way of the sword, prepared to slay anyone who might get in his way. In this volume, in the aftermath of the chaos than Musashik caused at the Yoshioka School, Gion Toji vows to avenge the school's honor. Meanwhile, Mushashi reluctantly picks up a wild young disciple and together they set out for Nara where and martial art experts abound. Musashi is torn between his feelings for Otsu and his devotion to his spiritual path... moreIn feudal Japan, a young man sets out on a spiritual journey by the way of the sword, prepared to slay anyone who might get in his way. In this volume, in the aftermath of the chaos than Musashik caused at the Yoshioka School, Gion Toji vows to avenge the school's honor. Meanwhile, Mushashi reluctantly picks up a wild young disciple and together they set out for Nara where and martial art experts abound. Musashi is torn between his feelings for Otsu and his devotion to his spiritual path. Then an eccentric old man provides him with a glimpse into the nature of true strength.Chapter TitlesChapter 032. "Wanderers" (放浪者たち)Chapter 033. "Departures" (旅立ち)Chapter 034. "Departures II" (旅立ち2)Chapter 035. "Distraction" (とらわれ)Chapter 036. "Hozoin" (宝蔵院)Chapter 037. "Bloodthirst" (殺気)Chapter 038. "Graceless" (不細工)Chapter 039. "Inshun" (胤舜)Chapter 040. "Agon" (阿厳) less

Eisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue’s critically acclaimed take on the life of Miyamoto Mushashi. Transcends the potential of what manga can be.Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher--the most celebrated samurai of all time!Fear, failure, disgrace.. moreEisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue’s critically acclaimed take on the life of Miyamoto Mushashi. Transcends the potential of what manga can be.Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher--the most celebrated samurai of all time!Fear, failure, disgrace... Even the most renowned swordsman of all time had his low moments. For the first time ever, Miyamoto Musashi suffers a humilating loss when he takes on the deadly spear technique of Inshun, the second-generation master of Hozoin Temple. Dealing with defeat can be even more daunting of a task than facing the fiercest of warriors. Will Mushashi be up for his latest challenge?Chapter TitlesChapter 050. "Surviving" (永らえる)Chapter 051. "Lying Low" (雌伏)Chapter 052. "Lying Low II" (雌伏二)Chapter 053. "Journey" (道程)Chapter 054. "Vision" (見切り)Chapter 055. "The Decision of a Formerly Kept Man" (ヒモだった男の決心)Chapter 056. "Osaka" (大阪)Chapter 057. "Vermin" (クソ虫)Chapter 058. "Sasaki Kojiro" (佐々木小次郎)Chapter 059. "Hozoin Pickles" (宝蔵院漬) less

A master is responsible for his disciples' actions. When Jotaro commits a serious offense on the estate of the Yagyu Clan, Musashi must face the penalty for his young protégé's actions. Now Musashi is prepared to take out every man in the clan until he comes face to face with the great master of the house, Yagyu Sekishushi. Was this Musashi's plan all along?Chapter 088. "Disciple" (弟子)Chapter 089. "One Man Battle" (一人対一城)Chapter 090. "The Battle" (合戦)Chapter 091. "Bamboo Flute" (笛)Chapter 092... moreA master is responsible for his disciples' actions. When Jotaro commits a serious offense on the estate of the Yagyu Clan, Musashi must face the penalty for his young protégé's actions. Now Musashi is prepared to take out every man in the clan until he comes face to face with the great master of the house, Yagyu Sekishushi. Was this Musashi's plan all along?Chapter 088. "Disciple" (弟子)Chapter 089. "One Man Battle" (一人対一城)Chapter 090. "The Battle" (合戦)Chapter 091. "Bamboo Flute" (笛)Chapter 092. "The Four Senior Disciples" (四高弟)Chapter 093. "Valor" (豪傑)Chapter 094. "Retribution" (成敗)Chapter 095. "Longing" (そばにいたい)Chapter 096. "Reunion" (再会)Chapter 097. "Sliding Door" (障子) less

Japan's most celebrated samurai, sword-saint Miyamoto Musashi, wasn't always an enlightened warrior-philosopher - for the path to greatness is filled with adversity and difficult life-decisions. Musashi wants to take on Yagyu Sekishusai, a man recognized by many to be the greatest living swordsman around. But Sekishusai is an ailing old man and Musashi is on the verge of killing him in his sleep... moreJapan's most celebrated samurai, sword-saint Miyamoto Musashi, wasn't always an enlightened warrior-philosopher - for the path to greatness is filled with adversity and difficult life-decisions. Musashi wants to take on Yagyu Sekishusai, a man recognized by many to be the greatest living swordsman around. But Sekishusai is an ailing old man and Musashi is on the verge of killing him in his sleep. Will this act truly take Musashi further along the path to enlightenment by way of the sword?Chapter 098. "Unrivaled" (無双)Chapter 099. "Son of the Invincible" (天下無双の仔)Chapter 100. "The Real Thing" (真贋)Chapter 101. "The Blue Sky" (蒼天)Chapter 102. "The Infinite Universe" (天下無限)Chapter 103. "Farewell at Dawn" (暁の別れ)Chapter 104. "Autumn Sky" (秋空)Chapter 105. "Journey" (旅路)Chapter 106. "Footprints" (足痕)Chapter 107. "The Road to Ise" (伊勢路) less

Miyamoto Musashi is destined to be Japan's most celebrated samurai, a man revered as a sword-saint. But for now, Musashi is on the brink of death fighting against an enemy armed with the unconventional but deadly sickle and chain. Out of pure instinct he resorts to using both his long and short swords at the same time... moreMiyamoto Musashi is destined to be Japan's most celebrated samurai, a man revered as a sword-saint. But for now, Musashi is on the brink of death fighting against an enemy armed with the unconventional but deadly sickle and chain. Out of pure instinct he resorts to using both his long and short swords at the same time. This single act of desperation is the historic start to what will eventually become Musashi's signature sword-fighting technique as well as a quantum leap in the world of martial arts. less

Kojiro is invincible under the sun! Sasaki Kojiro, renowned for his deadly "swallow-cut," is the man destined to be sword-saint Miyamoto Musashi's greatest rival and opponent in the most well known duel in the annals of Japanese history. While Musashi is an untamed beast driven by pure instinct, Kojiro is an icy cold-blooded killer. Blood and carnage abound when these two young men have a chance encounter at the Battle of Sekigahara.

Sasaki Kojiro, renowned for his deadly "swallow-cut," is the man destined to be sword-saint Miyamoto Musashi's greatest rival and opponent in the most well-known duel in the annals of Japanese history. But for now, Kojiro has been abandoned by his brutal master Ito Ittosai, and must contend with the vicious refugee hunters and ruthless scavengers that abound in the aftermath of the Battle of Sekigahara.

Sasaki Kojiro, renowned for his deadly "swallow-cut," is the man destined to be sword-saint Miyamoto Musashi's greatest rival and opponent in the most well-known duel in the annals Japanese history. In the aftermath of the Battle of Sekigahara, Kojiro comes face to face with emotions previously unknown to him—fear and desperation. Far from being daunted, Kojiro embraces these feelings and allows them to shape him into what may be the ultimate swordsman.

Eisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue’s critically acclaimed take on the life of Miyamoto Mushashi. Transcends the potential of what manga can be.Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way... moreEisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue’s critically acclaimed take on the life of Miyamoto Mushashi. Transcends the potential of what manga can be.Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher--the most celebrated samurai of all time!A tempest of a man has arrived in Kyoto and the entire city is in a fervor, anticipating the storm to come. Musashi has returned for a rematch against Yoshioka Denshichiro, and he's prepared to take down all of the Yoshioka Dojo to defeat him! less

Indonesian Edition of:Vagabond 23(c) 1998-2008, I.T. Planning, Inc.First published in Japan in 1998 by Kodansha, Tokyo.

Eisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue’s critically acclaimed take on the life of Miyamoto Mushashi. Transcends the potential of what manga can be.Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way... moreEisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue’s critically acclaimed take on the life of Miyamoto Mushashi. Transcends the potential of what manga can be.Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher--the most celebrated samurai of all time!On the eve of his duel with the leader of the great Yoshioka School, Musashi takes a step back to reflect upon his past in order to acquire a higher level of understanding and awareness. However, a chance encounter with deaf-mute swordsman Sasaki Kojiro provides an impromptu preview of what will become the greatest duel in the annals of Japanese history. less

Eisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue’s critically acclaimed take on the life of Miyamoto Mushashi. Transcends the potential of what manga can be.Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way... moreEisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue’s critically acclaimed take on the life of Miyamoto Mushashi. Transcends the potential of what manga can be.Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher--the most celebrated samurai of all time!At last, the long-awaited rematch between Musashi and the leader of the mighty Yoshioka School is at hand. Literally head and shoulders above Musashi, Yoshioka Denshichiro granted Musashi a reprieve of one year for a rematch. Now the time is up, and the climax to Musashi's epic clash with the Yoshioka is about to come to a bloody finale--or will it? Within one year's time, Musashi has grown wiser and stronger, but can he really bring this spiral of blood and killing to an end?Chapter 216. "A Year After"Chapter 217. "Denshichiro Advances" (伝七郎前へ)Chapter 218. "Demise" (絶命)Chapter 219. "Unbreakable Bonds" (分かち難き結びつき)Chapter 220. "Admiration and Hate" (尊敬と憎悪)Chapter 221. "Old Friends" (旧友)Chapter 222. "Friends" (ともだち)Chapter 223. "From the Treetop" (樹上ニテ想フ)Chapter 224. "Ichijoji Sagarimatsu" (一乗寺下り松) less

Musashi defeats the two masters of the mighty Yoshioka, the most renowned school of swordsmanship in Kyoto. But now with the entire clan out for revenge, will Musashi be forced to hack and chop his way through seventy bloodthirsty men, or will he leap right into their fold?Chapter 225. "Musashi Against Seventy Samurai" (武蔵と七十余名の男たち)Chapter 226. "Debt to the Yoshioka" (吉岡の懐)Chapter 227. "Army of One" (孤軍)Chapter 228. "Swarm" (グチャグチャに)Chapter 229. "The Rapids" (激流)Chapter 230... moreMusashi defeats the two masters of the mighty Yoshioka, the most renowned school of swordsmanship in Kyoto. But now with the entire clan out for revenge, will Musashi be forced to hack and chop his way through seventy bloodthirsty men, or will he leap right into their fold?Chapter 225. "Musashi Against Seventy Samurai" (武蔵と七十余名の男たち)Chapter 226. "Debt to the Yoshioka" (吉岡の懐)Chapter 227. "Army of One" (孤軍)Chapter 228. "Swarm" (グチャグチャに)Chapter 229. "The Rapids" (激流)Chapter 230. "Sallowed Sky" (黄色い空)Chapter 231. "Exhaustion" (疲弊)Chapter 232. "Life"Chapter 233. "It Finds a Way" less

What does a man do after he accomplishes the impossible? This is exactly what Musashi must reflect upon after he survives single-handedly taking on seventy bloodthirsty men out for revenge. But before he can take his next step, Musashi will have to recover from his battle wounds--and it remains to be seen whether he'll even be able to walk again...Chapter 243. "Frogs" (蛙)Chapter 244. "The Solitary Way" (独行道)Chapter 245. "Reunion" (再会)Chapter 246. "Nothing's Changed" (昔と同じ二人)Chapter 247... moreWhat does a man do after he accomplishes the impossible? This is exactly what Musashi must reflect upon after he survives single-handedly taking on seventy bloodthirsty men out for revenge. But before he can take his next step, Musashi will have to recover from his battle wounds--and it remains to be seen whether he'll even be able to walk again...Chapter 243. "Frogs" (蛙)Chapter 244. "The Solitary Way" (独行道)Chapter 245. "Reunion" (再会)Chapter 246. "Nothing's Changed" (昔と同じ二人)Chapter 247. "While You Sleep" (お前が眠っている間に)Chapter 248. "Pulse" (鼓動)Chapter 249. "The Man in the Rumors" (噂の男)Chapter 250. "An End to Fighting" (闘いの終わり)Chapter 251. "Prayer" (祈り) less

Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher--the most celebrated samurai of all time! Musashi is at the greatest crossroads of his life. After surviving his single-handed battle against the seventy men of the Yoshioka Clan, Musashi is left with an injury that could mean the end of his sword-fighting days... moreStriving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher--the most celebrated samurai of all time! Musashi is at the greatest crossroads of his life. After surviving his single-handed battle against the seventy men of the Yoshioka Clan, Musashi is left with an injury that could mean the end of his sword-fighting days. Could this mean he will escape from the spiral of death and killing that has been at the very center of his being for so long, or will the way of the sword be too tempting for him to walk away from. less

Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher--the most celebrated samurai of all time! With his right leg severely injured, Mushashi is forced to take a step back from the treacherous spiral of life and death battle... moreStriving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. Vagabond is an action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential warrior-philosopher--the most celebrated samurai of all time! With his right leg severely injured, Mushashi is forced to take a step back from the treacherous spiral of life and death battle. Uncertain about his future, he's sure about one thing--he wants to be where he once was, when he could all but see everything interconnected in its entirety. But what will he have to do to get there again? less

While the rest of the world seeks out the man that single-handedly defeated seventy men, Musashi finds refuge in a domestic environment that is quite foreign to him. And when he happens to cover up his ears, Musashi discovers that blocking out this external stimulus brings him closer to an understanding about something within himself, as well as closer to the man who is destined to be the greatest opponent he will ever face.