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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In 16th century Japan, Shinmen Takezou is a wild, rough young man, in both his appearance and his actions. His aggressive nature has won him the collective reproach and fear of his village, leading him and his best friend, Matahachi Honiden, to run away in search of something grander than provincial life. The pair enlist in the Toyotomi army, yearning for glory—but when the Toyotomi suffer a crushing defeat at the hands of the Tokugawa Clan at the Battle of Sekigahara, the friends barely make it out alive.

Of course I came here from Slam Dunk otherwise the name “Inoue Takehiko” would’ve remainded a mystery. Am I slightly ashamed for not knowing someone as great and talented as him? No… yeah.

Alexander, Matthew (April 19, 2018). "Vagabond Volume 1 Manga review". The Fandom Post . Retrieved May 10, 2023. I remember struggling to finish chapter 8 as I thought Oko and Akemi were main characters. I was totally not okay having a super sexy prostitute lust after Takezo, but I also wanted to see Takezo get it on. What do I really want in my life? Anyway… I finished chapter 8 and suddenly I was on chapter 45. I’m pretty sure Inoue Takehiko put some sort of spell in this manga that puts the reader in a temporary trance. I can vaguely remember my mouth hanging open through most of it and not swallowing my spit until it leaked out of my mouth. As unattractive as that sounds, it’s a natural response! Regardless if it is deliberate or not, the first few chapters of Vagabond are fast, chaotic, brash and arrogant, perfectly reflecting the protagonist Takezo's extreme yet raw potential to become the best swordsman in all of Japan. The panels, though undoubtedly beautiful, are careless and carefree, almost gratuituously violent in the delivery of story. Like Slam Dunk, I must admit some fight scenes dragged on a little longer than they needed to and while I enjoyed Sasaki Kojiro’s arc, I was also desperate for it to end! Kojiro is another enigma within the Vagabond universe, but I must continue to express my love for Takezo. Sorry, Kojiro. Cha, Kai-Ming; MacDonald, Heidi (November 26, 2007). "Takehiko Inoue Unveils Mural at New Kinokuniya". Publishers Weekly. Archived from the original on December 26, 2007 . Retrieved November 5, 2009.

At seventeen years of age, Miyamoto Musashi--still known by his childhood name, Shinmen Takezō--was a wild young brute just setting out along the way of the sword.Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Archived from the original on May 24, 2020 . Retrieved May 24, 2020.

Kogod, Theo (December 13, 2019). "Vagabond: 10 Reasons It's A Must-Read Manga". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on April 24, 2023 . Retrieved April 24, 2023.

This Month's Viz-In: December 2001". Viz Media. Archived from the original on December 22, 2001 . Retrieved August 9, 2023. Begley, Joshua (March 18, 2015). "Vagabond Vol. #36 Manga Review". The Fandom Post . Retrieved May 10, 2023.