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バガボンド [Vagabond] #25
Vagabond, Volume 25
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!
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" (仔濱蒜阿)
Chapter 218. "Demise" (~凋)
Chapter 219. "Unbreakable Bonds" (蛍かちyきYびつき)
Chapter 220. "Admiration and Hate" (恊彰と奎)
Chapter 221. "Old Friends" (症嗔)
Chapter 222. "Friends" (ともだち)
Chapter 223. "From the Treetop" (簓魯縫届襯)
Chapter 224. "Ichijoji Sagarimatsu" (匯\紡和り防)
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" (仔濱蒜阿)
Chapter 218. "Demise" (~凋)
Chapter 219. "Unbreakable Bonds" (蛍かちyきYびつき)
Chapter 220. "Admiration and Hate" (恊彰と奎)
Chapter 221. "Old Friends" (症嗔)
Chapter 222. "Friends" (ともだち)
Chapter 223. "From the Treetop" (簓魯縫届襯)
Chapter 224. "Ichijoji Sagarimatsu" (匯\紡和り防)
208 pages, Paperback
First published March 23, 2007
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296?books1,421?followersTakehiko Inoue (小貧俛刔) is a Japanese manga artist, best known for Slam Dunk and Vagabond.
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April 16, 2024
Vagabond Volume 25
Esse volume vai dos cap 216 ao 224 e n?o teve ainda a luta aguardada de Musashi contra Kojiro mas por outro lado teve uma luta que eu tamb└m estava ansioso pra ver que era Musashi contra Dechiniro e cena └pica em um ┣nico golpe de sua espada Musashi mostrou o quanto ele ficou mais forte desde um ano atr│s quando eles se encontraram e lutaram com Musashi quase morrendo mas aqui vimos uma luta completamente diferente com o protagonista se mostrando que evoluiu muito que aprendeu um pouco o que significa ser forte espero que daqui pra frente ele possa escolher as batalhas que ele tem chance de lutar e realmente fugir de advers│rios que ele ainda n?o est│ pronto pra enfrentar como disseram pra ele n?o └ errado fugir de um duelo que voc┷ n?o quer lutar e com isso tivemos mais um ┏timo volume de Vagabond.
Esse volume vai dos cap 216 ao 224 e n?o teve ainda a luta aguardada de Musashi contra Kojiro mas por outro lado teve uma luta que eu tamb└m estava ansioso pra ver que era Musashi contra Dechiniro e cena └pica em um ┣nico golpe de sua espada Musashi mostrou o quanto ele ficou mais forte desde um ano atr│s quando eles se encontraram e lutaram com Musashi quase morrendo mas aqui vimos uma luta completamente diferente com o protagonista se mostrando que evoluiu muito que aprendeu um pouco o que significa ser forte espero que daqui pra frente ele possa escolher as batalhas que ele tem chance de lutar e realmente fugir de advers│rios que ele ainda n?o est│ pronto pra enfrentar como disseram pra ele n?o └ errado fugir de um duelo que voc┷ n?o quer lutar e com isso tivemos mais um ┏timo volume de Vagabond.
April 27, 2022
Matahachi, you weren't looking at the real me last night. You were looking at the version of me that you've created over the past few years. The version of me inside your head. The story that you created. It affects the way you act. It's reflected in the person that you've become.
Otsu, you're always with me. But that must also be some version of you that I made up inside my head. Ultimately, we're all alone in this world.
And boy, Inoue isn¨t lying. These particular monologues hit me so hard that I felt a sting in my eye, but I didn¨t cry. He is so freaking right. It made me remember what happened a month ago when I saw a good friend from high school. I was so excited that I called her name and wanted to join her group for lunch. But the moment I reached her, the aura she gave me was too unpleasant that I recoiled, she isn¨t smiling alright. Although, she let me join their group that I just felt awkward the whole time. I was like, ｀Oh yea, four years have passed already.¨ but she's always been welcoming that I thought she'd shelter me with friendly love when she saw me again (or maybe, it was just an idea that I only put in my mind.) I was hurt and disappointed. But I guess that's reality. Although, that never stopped me from hugging her whenever I see her (it's just really fun to see friends from way back) and I guess, it's just really my personality. Anyway, enough of me, let's go back to the volume.
Finally, Takezo is reunited with Matahachi even for a bit! But, it only made my decision stronger to hate on Matahachi. He's such a jackass, I really hate him. I don¨t think I'll ever learn how to love that guy. 25 volumes so far, and I still want to curse him (and his mother!!) I was actually been waiting for the Takezo and Otsu reunion but Inoue failed me again! This angst is burning me slowly, seriously! Although, it's not a major problem for me. I wouldn¨t want to see Otsu hanging around too with all the dangerous fighting and the training.
Also, I'm freaking excited about the next volume! Let's see how Takezo will survive the battle of Ichijoji (versus 70 samurais!)
Otsu, you're always with me. But that must also be some version of you that I made up inside my head. Ultimately, we're all alone in this world.
And boy, Inoue isn¨t lying. These particular monologues hit me so hard that I felt a sting in my eye, but I didn¨t cry. He is so freaking right. It made me remember what happened a month ago when I saw a good friend from high school. I was so excited that I called her name and wanted to join her group for lunch. But the moment I reached her, the aura she gave me was too unpleasant that I recoiled, she isn¨t smiling alright. Although, she let me join their group that I just felt awkward the whole time. I was like, ｀Oh yea, four years have passed already.¨ but she's always been welcoming that I thought she'd shelter me with friendly love when she saw me again (or maybe, it was just an idea that I only put in my mind.) I was hurt and disappointed. But I guess that's reality. Although, that never stopped me from hugging her whenever I see her (it's just really fun to see friends from way back) and I guess, it's just really my personality. Anyway, enough of me, let's go back to the volume.
Finally, Takezo is reunited with Matahachi even for a bit! But, it only made my decision stronger to hate on Matahachi. He's such a jackass, I really hate him. I don¨t think I'll ever learn how to love that guy. 25 volumes so far, and I still want to curse him (and his mother!!) I was actually been waiting for the Takezo and Otsu reunion but Inoue failed me again! This angst is burning me slowly, seriously! Although, it's not a major problem for me. I wouldn¨t want to see Otsu hanging around too with all the dangerous fighting and the training.
Also, I'm freaking excited about the next volume! Let's see how Takezo will survive the battle of Ichijoji (versus 70 samurais!)
September 17, 2021
The death of Den was really touching, Musashi even warned him to stop, too bad he died. Also 70 men???
Matahachi showed us once again that he's just the biggest fool on earth! like are we even surprised at this point?
Matahachi showed us once again that he's just the biggest fool on earth! like are we even surprised at this point?
August 22, 2019
You see that face of the cover, looking down on all the imposters, wannabes and stinking trash bags? Beware: that man really is just as BADASS as he looks. Even more, perhaps.
In other news, Denshichiro¨s demise was pathetic. Ueda is a disgraceful snake. Matahachi is Matahachi. The monk saves the day once again.
In other news, Denshichiro¨s demise was pathetic. Ueda is a disgraceful snake. Matahachi is Matahachi. The monk saves the day once again.
March 21, 2021
Dallo scontro con Denshichiro in avanti il tratto si fa pi┫ approssimativo. Come in qualche volume fa mi sa che Inoue qui era un po¨ stanco... ho avuto questa impressione.
November 3, 2024
Musashi has grown and in this volume he ponders when the cycle of killings would end , meanwhile he meets up with old friends or now foe . It was a good volume with action , nostalgia and more focus on characters and their respective relationship with each other
December 19, 2022
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August 11, 2023
Phenomenal
October 15, 2023
15-10-2023
July 20, 2024
"Matahachi, you weren't looking at the real me last night. You were looking at the version of me that you've created over the past few years. The version of me inside your head. The story that you created. It affects the way you act. It's reflected in the person that you've become.
Otsu, you're always with me. But that must also be some version of you that I made up inside my head. Ultimately, we're all alone in this world."
Inoue has this insane view point in living the life and he is spot on! Additionally, the reunion between Musashi and Matahachi leaves a bad taste in the mouth considering what Matahachi has become (or was he like that from the childhood?)
Otsu, you're always with me. But that must also be some version of you that I made up inside my head. Ultimately, we're all alone in this world."
Inoue has this insane view point in living the life and he is spot on! Additionally, the reunion between Musashi and Matahachi leaves a bad taste in the mouth considering what Matahachi has become (or was he like that from the childhood?)
February 24, 2020
Aunque el final de la pelea con Denshichiro medio ya se sab┴a porque Inoue lo mostr┏ hace unos cap┴tulos, igual tiene peso y es emocionante, y por lo que se ve la consecuencia va a ser un ataque en masa de los Yoshioka, que quieren intentar vengar a sus maestros y recobrar su prestigio.
Justo cuando uno piensa que Matahachi no puede ser m│s despreciable y le pone la cereza al postre, este tipo parece que no tiene l┴mites.
Justo cuando uno piensa que Matahachi no puede ser m│s despreciable y le pone la cereza al postre, este tipo parece que no tiene l┴mites.
December 10, 2023
"Todas las personas verdaderamente fuertes son amables" la frase que me llam┏ la atenci┏n para empezar esta maravillosa obra y que ahora tiene tanto sentido. Solo uno decide si quiere ser un Musashi o un Matahachi.
"T┣ no me viste a m┴ anoche. T┣ estabas viendo al yo que creaste en los pocos a?os que estuvimos separados. Aquel yo en tu mente, la historia en tu mente. Esa historia refleja tu propio ser, tu verdadero ser."
"T┣ no me viste a m┴ anoche. T┣ estabas viendo al yo que creaste en los pocos a?os que estuvimos separados. Aquel yo en tu mente, la historia en tu mente. Esa historia refleja tu propio ser, tu verdadero ser."
September 24, 2022
Me gusta el crecimiento de Musashi y su madurez, y no puedo creer que en verdad vaya a esa pelea tan en desventaja! Pero espero una gran carnicer┴a. Matahachi sigue d│ndome lastima, y pensar que Takezo no le guarda rencor por todo lo qu└ pas┏, per que bueno que le bajaron los humos al empezar a hablar mal de Otsu, te lo merec┴as!
September 24, 2024
The rest of the Yoshioka school are kind of punks, but Denshichiro's fight is cool. We also get Musashi and Matahachi actually meet! After all this time! And Matahachi, finding the one person who actually could care about him, continues to be a scumbag. I love to hate that dude, but it does inspire a level of reflection in Musashi I really enjoy.
March 24, 2021
Inoe really about to give us an iconic "one man against a 100" fight a la Berserk and I'm here for it. I believe Musashi can fight 70 dudes on his own. I'm ready for the hype. Loved seeing Otsu, Jotaro and Takuan back as well.
July 6, 2022
Denshichiro Vs Mussashi.
It was a good fight but The death of Den was really touching, Musashi even warned him to stop, too bad he died. Mussashi against 70 :) is on another level :)
Great volume and artwork!!!
one of the best volume no doubt....
It was a good fight but The death of Den was really touching, Musashi even warned him to stop, too bad he died. Mussashi against 70 :) is on another level :)
Great volume and artwork!!!
one of the best volume no doubt....
February 4, 2024
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August 29, 2019
Really awesome samurai manga!! Lots of awesome fights, love the story and art ??????????
July 5, 2020
＾You're always with me. But that must also be some version of you that i made up inside my head￣
November 21, 2020
Musashi vs Denshichiro
Matahachi¨s appearance in the chapter is less fun to read. I disliked him but I am hoping that he will eventually realize his flaws and make amends.
Matahachi¨s appearance in the chapter is less fun to read. I disliked him but I am hoping that he will eventually realize his flaws and make amends.
January 17, 2021
Best fucking volume without a doubt, holy shit.
May 15, 2022
4.6
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May 22, 2022
Absolutely gorgeous.
July 6, 2022
De los mejores tomos de la serie.
July 24, 2022
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August 2, 2022
So heartbreaking when Matahachi says "I've lost a friend."
It amazes me how realistic these characters and their traits are.
Definitely this manga is going to be my favourite of all time.
It amazes me how realistic these characters and their traits are.
Definitely this manga is going to be my favourite of all time.
September 17, 2022
Spectacular volume! Musashi and Matahachi finally reunited but the latter continues to be a scumbag as always.
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