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Vagabond Definitive Edition, Vol. 5

by Takehiko Inoue

A second path through the samurai-era rivalry

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A second path through the samurai-era rivalry

This volume brings Sasaki Kojirō’s beginnings into the larger story of Miyamoto Musashi. An abandoned infant, raised by a reclusive old man in a remote seaside village, becomes the legendary swordsman who will be Musashi’s archrival. The description frames Musashi’s pursuit of enlightenment through the sword alongside Inoue’s fictional account of Kojirō, giving the rivalry a second point of view. This hardcover definitive edition collects three volumes and uses a large-trim format.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Manga readers interested in samurai-era stories and historical rivalries
  • Readers curious about fictional portrayals of Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojirō
  • Collectors seeking a hardcover edition that gathers three volumes

Themes

Samurai and swordsmanshipEnlightenmentRivalrySasaki Kojirō’s origins

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Book overview

This large-trim definitive edition with gorgeous textured design collects three phenomenal volumes of the samurai-era masterpiece by manga legend Takehiko Inoue!

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 swordsman of all time.

In a remote seaside village, an abandoned infant is left to the care of a reclusive old man. This helpless child is destined to become Sasaki Kojirō--the legendary archrival of Miyamoto Musashi. Inoue's unique take on this enigmatic figure lays the foundation for his fictional account of the most famous rivalry in Japanese history.
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