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A review by edick
Vagabond, Volume 1 by Takehiko Inoue
adventurous
dark
funny
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It's Vagabond, what can I say that hasn't been said? If you're coming off of Berserk, inspired but a bit depressed from its complete lack of closure, strap in and double down with Inoue's masterpiece.
This has a similar hope for completion, but a similar chance that we won't see it. Regardless, witnessing Musashi's odyssey of personal growth and conciliation of his purpose is quite the experience. Although the content could be interpreted as a bit repetitive (sword fights, "why am I here/what is strength", etc), the true core lies in that reflection.
And I haven't even gotten started on the art...
This has a similar hope for completion, but a similar chance that we won't see it. Regardless, witnessing Musashi's odyssey of personal growth and conciliation of his purpose is quite the experience. Although the content could be interpreted as a bit repetitive (sword fights, "why am I here/what is strength", etc), the true core lies in that reflection.
And I haven't even gotten started on the art...
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail