A Life Worth Living - Vagabond's Farm Arc.

[@TheMaskedMan]

what's your favorite moment in Vagabond?

[@BrianKaito]

I really loved that part from chapter 1 to chapter 327.

[@white_gatorade4987]

The exhibition chapter was fantastic

[@TheMaskedMan]

🥇

[@Haarunh2]

The moment where they show the horses back breaking in that panel the moment musashi finds freedom in his sense of self

[@cmiller1300]

2nd Yoshioka arc as a whole, feel like that was where we first saw the full extent of Musashi’s personality as he interacted with so many different people and he was also in his physical prime

[@arveuss]

To this day it boggles my mind how Inoue was able to put so much depth and philosophy into a story that people still call a "fighting manga"

[@angelgomez7081]

People don’t read bro

[@SkeetWeet4368]

a fighting manga can have depth and philosophy

[@D3V0W]

it comes of inoue took the actuall philosopy from the book that musashi wrote him self

[@ringuyenthi-z7x]

I don't see the contradiction. Miyamoto Mushashi, who called himself a warrior, is a philosopher in his way.

[@ringuyenthi-z7x]

​@@angelgomez7081 on god?! fr fr?! 🥶🚶‍♂️

[@shush6039]

Musashi Miyamoto, the man who started off wanting to become the strongest under the heavens and ends up cultivating a farm. Character progression is beauty

[@BrianKaito]

Vagabond changed my life.

[@makhundred]

2025 June 6 car accident:

[@MountAverage28]

how

[@susaiperfect9029]

Ok

[@yutikoo]

people will say this but have no reason

[@fofwew]

In what sense?

[@Comicbroe405]

Vagabond is a masterpiece.. But the farm arc really stands above the rest in how deep & absolutely well thought it was. Takehiko Inoue really became one of my favorite mangaka after that.

[@eli3949]

I love Inoue but hate him for not finishing this manga already 😭

[@prabhdeepsingh8766]

Would it make sense if I just get the farming ark volume I don’t even know which one it is because that’s really the character development that I’m into

[@Christian-yv6cw]

@@prabhdeepsingh8766nah bro, you’re skipping 300 chapters of the manga, it doesn’t make sense, start from the beginning and how it’s intended to be read

[@jeielholdsr2548]

@@prabhdeepsingh8766definitely do not do that I REPEAT

[@kagekaiser9270]

Vagabond 🤝Vinland Saga Farm Arcs

[@OscarSanchez-vd8lq]

Please don't compare the overrated vs to this masterpiece

[@StalwartVinland]

@@OscarSanchez-vd8lqthey are both masterpieces the same way a painting from Van Gogh and a sculpture by Michelangelo. One requires understanding of a delicate brush on a canvas while the other requires understanding of the chisel and the process of manipulating stone. At the end of the day Art is Art. Peace be upon you.

[@azagorod8479]

​@@OscarSanchez-vd8lqLol this wasn't about comparison, don't know what ur talking about.

[@regret.932]

Vagabond has an extremely deep philosophy which you need time a patience to understand. From Musashi's beginning, his journey of self discovery and being unrivaled under the heavens to his romantic moments. Each moment has meaning which i find hard to follow unless i re-read a chapter or 2.

[@foregroundeclipse8725]

I agree. It's a wonderful story .

[@rayz1685]

🤓

[@heavenlyreq]

Most people nowadays need fights in every chapter or they ain getting that boner

[@azertyqwerty2503]

when i was reading the farm arc i was so immersed i felt like i was there living with musashi going through his struggles success and achievements

[@blackmanwithcomputer]

Would love for MAPPA, WiT, Science Saru or Bones to get the rights to Vagabond. I know Inoue is skeptical after Slam Dunk, but there's far more talent in the industry than before. Vinland Saga has been elevated due to WiT and MAPPA. Same could be done with Vagabond. Would love to see Vagabond's equivalent to Vinland Saga S02E09.

[@patrickstar4918]

I feel like vagabond would work better as a live action series more than an anime. The art is too hyper realistic for any anime adaptation to capture well

[@w1ckededits817]

⁠@@patrickstar4918I understand where you’re coming from, but I don’t think that’s true, while it’d definitely be very difficult and expensive I think as long as the fans are patient and the studio producing it has good scheduling it can be animated beautifully. That being said I also wouldn’t mind a live action.

[@carlosdanielcalderonmontoy3723]

@@patrickstar4918 if that was the case. Then I would rather they never do a Live Action

[@patrickstar4918]

@@w1ckededits817it’s definitely possible for an anime adaptation to happen but it’s gonna be really to capture the same detail that you find in the manga. That’s why it’s been so tough doing a Berserk adaptation . That’s why me personally I’m more into the idea of a 7samurai live action series for Vagabond

[@w1ckededits817]

@@patrickstar4918 fair enough, I’d be happy with a live adaptation, I just think it’s be cool to see it animated (if animated well), who knows maybe sometime in the future it will become easier to adapt some thing with the art of Vagabond or Berserks level

[@lukeskywalkerthe2nd773]

I just cannot describe how beautiful and profound Vagabond is. I pretty much think about it everyday since reading it, through the good times and the bad times, especially the bad times. It's a story that always makes me feel hope and that I can always improve myself, and to think beyond myself as well. One of Musashi's greatest quotes, "Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world", is truly the heart of this story, and the Farm arc is nothing short of incredible proof of that on so many levels that I will always think about it as life goes on.

[@KINGOZYMANDIAS]

amazing comment, thanks for sharing

[@malakaiwalker8034]

3:36 Vagabond actually has some funny moments, and they always hit (at least for me) and I always find them funny

[@sohamchitkara2643]

You know there is feeling you get when you read the best chapters of climber, berserk, punpun, vinland, etc. That particular emotion is so strong and introspective, it's hard to put it into words. I think vagabond has made me feel that throughout the whole read and it definitely peaks at Farming arc.

[@EnLitenSkejtare]

Climber? What manga is that?

[@Gauravondrugs]

​@@EnLitenSkejtareA manga based on climbing, about a guy named Mori buntaro who is partially based on a real life figure. It starts off as generic but around 33 ch iirc the author changes and the artist takes over the storyboard work too then it becomes a psychological sports manga. And yes, it's absolutely worth reading.

[@sohamchitkara2643]

@@Gauravondrugs thank you and real asf

[@gvenger412]

One if the best pieces of writing in Japanese culture.

[@makhundred]

One of the japanese of all time

[@nomenbeb5747]

Writing and visual art also

[@OscarSanchez-vd8lq]

Japanese? in history period

[@platinoob__2495]

Vagabond helped me realize and express a feeling that I had for quite some time before reading it. A lot of values that were promoted to me from the media or whatever, just didn't feel right. Even if I don't understand Vagabond completely, it helped me realize my values, and for that it will always be my favourite

[@Dynamic-Weeb]

Man, Vagabond has had a deep impact with me and my life in a difficult time and it was through your channel I found it, and I can't thankyou enough for that

[@isn0t42]

If the manga ends on this arc, it's not so bad.

[@spectex304]

Yep

[@omlette1010]

This is probably my favorite video that you made thank you for making it my guy

[@Shura31412]

Truly the best arc in manga I just could not read it in one go. I never wanted it to end or perhaps cuz I wanted to take my time and understand it. It could also be cuz I was going through something similar in my life. I read those 20 chapters over the span of 2 weeks or so I think.

[@SilverMoon1134]

Thank you for introducing me to this manga, read the entire thing in a week and couldnt put it down.

[@flow628]

You have an incredible grasp on vagabond. If you haven’t already, i suggest you read the tao te ching. The philosophy behind vagabond is inspired by taoism.

[@ryancoleman4839]

I actually went back and read this arc a couple of times this week and them I'm treated to this excellent video. Thank you, Ryan

[@joestarxshinigami4235]

Finished it a couple months ago top 5 for me. Farming is peak storytelling musashi has one of my favorite journeys ever just hope inoue continues it since continuing real In a couple weeks

[@oc7531]

I ain't even watch the video yet but the best 20 chapter arc in manga is Real. Respectfully

[@purple6573]

valid choice! so hyped its coming back in like 2 weeks

[@ashersanjan125]

Words can't express how incredible this manga is. I couldn't bring myself to get upto speed with the more recent chapter of the series owing to the hiatus of the series. I precisely stopped prior to the commencement of this arc but of course MaskedMan brings forth a video showcasing the brilliance of that arc I cannot bring myself to read.

[@SamTheGumMan117]

I think I read Vinland Saga's farm arc first and then Vagabond's both are amazing for different reasons and such a highlight of the series after making that far even though there's been so many great moments and stuff before it

[@OscarSanchez-vd8lq]

Don't insult vagabond with vs please

[@seriousgoat5785]

Man such a good video, i'm crying right now, also you reminded of reading Vagabond once again, I was a bit hesitant bc im dumb, but now i know i have to do it. Thanks a lot.

[@RealLifeRyan]

Excellent video bro. Farm Arc is peak Vagabond

[@basicsyphilis8]

Absolutely beautiful bro excellent work.

[@LukaVucic9]

Before I read Vagabond most of the comments I saw were hating on the farming arc, and after getting through it I never understood why,sure the art takes a hit but as far as character development goes imo it’s the best Vagabond arc and it’s not even close

[@ranzu8732]

You poured your heart out in this video.

[@Spruehwuerstl]

This arc man. Thank you for this video ❤

[@Tajiri1986]

Incredible amounts of work have put in this video, respect.

[@hollowify_tensa_zangetsu]

I haven't read vegabond yet. People laugh, heaven just smiles and stares goated

[@nomenbeb5747]

Awesome video, ond of the best ones you ever done!

[@xTojiFushigoro-_-]

Out of everything I’ve read for manga nothing related more than the trials and tribulations Musashi went through. This is the only manga I don’t want animated because it’s perfect the way it is. Probably the best character development I’ve ever seen.

[@coldsteel7115]

Absolutely nailed the farm arc. I’ve recently finished the farm arc and was in tears at Shusaku’s death. Rest in peace Shusaku.

[@king-syed]

Reading chapters during and in between classes for highschool was diff. I wish I could reread it for the first time again man

[@jorgovan-ni9kz]

I have meet a few who had this kind of arc in their life... Around them one feels at the same time safe yet calm... Can't exactly pinpoint but peoples attitude who are in this state of mind is such inspiration for me that I can't explain how much happiness and knowledge i feel from those ones... Even some things they mention as just a one line thing i might take up as a advice for life... Because what i lack is their experience with life so i can't fully understand their thought process just like those people when musashi was learning village girls how to use sword... All i saw with sword (in this case sword being mindset) was violence and anger so it's hard to understand purpose of life beside that thought when u lack experience in life... And i mean really really hard... Makes me understand how some come to be philosophers

[@NinthShinigami]

Vagabond is such a masterpiece. Farming is for sure in my top 3 manga arcs. Forever high among my favorite manga, even media 👍

[@wikim00]

I actually started reading the book that vagabond is based on Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa. Halfway through but I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to finish and see the ending of the manga bc inoue is never gonna complete it 😢

[@ilegal89]

Excellent video, man. Worthy of such a masterpiece of an arc.

[@coldsteel7115]

I remember reading the manga and some character commenting how the village was abandoned by its ruler and society at large. I found it incredibly poetic that a man abandoned by the world found peace and love in a village abandoned by its country.

[@_Slypi]

I will watch this video when I finish reading this arc.

[@sayanmondal9945]

Every chapter of vagabond is awesome...Takehiko Inoue nailed it....But the thing is that , when matahachi lost his mother & that also made me emotional.... I guess everyone one should try Vagabond

[@saicharan.durusetti]

What i think is , all other farming arc's manga, is about mother earth is always trying to teaching and comforting about something we lost and forget about the past in our current world and embrace the new journey of Life

[@OGITHEMAN]

If you ever feel bad about Vagabond never going to be finished, rember it was actually written off of a book series called "Musashi", which was a full biography of real Musashi. I read the books and not manga (not yet, I'm a kid), and I have to say, the books are better (please don't hang me for being a nerd). It may not have the philosophycal impact that manga had, but it was much more historicaly accurate (again, do not hang me). Please read it, because it will finally fill the void that the manga left.

[@elmo4672]

--> I read the books and not manga --> the books are better Do you not see the error of your ways?

[@OGITHEMAN]

@@elmo4672 no, but I know vagabond fans will kill me for saying "mAnGa Is Not gOoD" even tho i didnt say that

[@ggh_-ts6pn]

@@OGITHEMAN wtf just read both. I read both the novel and vagabond. Whats so difficult about reading both before making a claim that one is better than the other?

[@OGITHEMAN]

@@ggh_-ts6pn I dont have time to read Vagabond, and I also hate reading online. Also I didn't say the book was better, just that it was more historically acurate while Vagabond was more of a artistic interpretation of Musashi's life

[@vinita-devi0124]

In the last Miyamoto Musashi from vagabond teaches us that a life without the regret of past, a life without worry of future, and a without the fear of loosing anything or everything Is possible

[@vfxamin]

You know what would be a funny video lol Vinland Saga vs Vagabond: the battle of the farming arcs😂🗿

[@RGHdrizzle]

I totally agree that the farm arc was masterpiece fully crafted , I was so much drawn into it.

[@chrisconwright1210]

I don’t care how many Vagabond videos you make I’ll watch them all

[@floomen2682]

I’ve read Vagabond, and I felt while reading Vagabond. But it feels like I still haven’t touched the tip of the iceberg when it comes to understanding the themes and meaning behind it. What am I missing when I read it? Why do I feel like I am not understanding the whole picture? Watching this video helped, but I think reading it again would help me figure out what I missed. If anyone has a want to help me out with understanding, I’d love to read it.

[@zaregoto6022]

In order to become strong you must first understand to what it means to be weak. Through the beginning of the manga we see musashi a man that values strength face challenges and overcome them through determination. And here we see him in his most weakest and powerless state to the point where he even throws away his pride to feed the people. No manga has made me cry out joy just from seeing a bunch of fools finally manage to make crops grow

[@LoveTrap-c1s]

nice video. Your review was amazing. I learned something today.

[@exotictiger9423]

Samurai guy =cool

[@vladimirovna2478]

"Without arms, without legs, what would I be?" What a powerful ass quote

[@maciutuilevuka9586]

haven't read this arc but I can guess that they heavily emphasized on two out of the five elements described in Miyamoto Musashi's The Book of Five Rings. These elements being Water and Earth (2:02). The Water part of the book talks about Musashi’s fighting style and some basic techniques. It also talks about how to be flexible like water in both fighting and everyday life. This means being able to adapt to different situations while staying calm and composed. So, in daily life, you can apply the way of water by being flexible when facing challenges and keeping a cool head. The Earth chapter in The Book of Five Rings is the first book of Musashi’s work and serves as an introduction to his Ni-ten ichi-ryu style of swordsmanship as well as to the other elements of the text. While I couldn’t find any specific information about the Earth part from my sources, one possible interpretation of the meaning of Earth in this context could be that it represents the foundation or grounding upon which all other elements and techniques are built. Just as the earth provides a solid base for us to stand on, the principles and techniques described in the Earth chapter could provide a solid foundation for a martial artist to build their skills upon. This is just one possible interpretation, and there may be other meanings and interpretations as well.

[@patrickstar4918]

I enjoy the 2nd Yoshioka arc and the Kojiro arc a bit more but this arc is still great as well

[@angelgomez7081]

Vagabond is a true masterpiece of a manga

[@OneiricYT]

This video is insane honestly

[@knv.]

Farming arc 🗣️🗣️

[@nevergonnagiveupuntilibeco5690]

This arc takes Vagabond to the next level for me

[@spaceperson613]

I started reading vagabond a few weeks ago and I can already tell its something special. "That is what it means to truly see" Was the moment I knew I had to pay attention to what I was gonna read

[@fxrtuneeee]

Vagabond changed my life, it's the greatest manga i have ever read

[@darknessincarnate138]

I may have to re-read vagabond when i'm an actual adult cause many things you mentioned just flew over while reading it

[@knightcrawler2439]

I had to click the subscribe button halfway in the video otherwise i would be committing a sin!

[@SIN_18]

the goat talking about a goat album🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿

[@Titifoe]

Love this video man

[@wikim00]

I recently read the book Vagabond is based on “Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa”. And I can say confidently that Vagabond improves the farm arc in the book tenfold. gg inoue u mad lad

[@B4TZZZZ]

i just started the farm arc im actually enjoying the entirety of vagabond

[@OscarSanchez-vd8lq]

It should be sacrilegious to compare vs to vagabond just in another stratosphere

[@Kirat876]

Vagabond ruined manga for me. It was so good everything else just seems so ass now 😭 Drop some manga suggestions in the replies and help a brother out❤

[@Ash_Wen-li]

Have you read Innocent, The Climber or Real?

[@nowyouknow6023]

The Fable, Gambling Appocalypse Kaiji,I mean All Urasawa work is fine too,what else.... Goodbye eri, is great too..

[@bravestant3921]

Read Battle Angel Alita, or Houseki no Kuni.

[@MountAverage28]

kingdom berserk and the fable ( plus the second part to fable)

[@Kirat876]

@@Ash_Wen-li I have Real on my list but I haven't started it as yet. I just started Mushishi

[@RamKumarSingh-cw2uf]

Incredible Video! Cried

[@mangabi8897]

One moment I keep coming back to is the aftermath of his duel with Itōsai, in which Musashi acknowledges his fear in an effort to overcome the spiral of death and killing. Chapter 284 if anyone is interested

[@thiscouldbeeric7995]

My top 1 manga for a reason

[@danielpintard7382]

i’ll come back to this once i’ve read the farm arc. currently on chapter 253. edit: I couldn’t hold back, still on chapter 253 lol but how could i wait so long to watch a masked man video

[@priyankan8641]

This is beautiful great video

[@angeliqall]

amazing vid bro

[@EnLitenSkejtare]

The farm arc is truly the most Vagabond moments of all time

[@alexanderhandwerker9760]

really enjoyed the time i had while reading it for the first time

[@Marcxman1991]

Great Video

[@InfamyOrDeath-__-]

Haven’t got to this arc yet, I have to get back to Vagabond, I read the first 4 Vizbigs and then took a break to read other things and haven’t got back to it.

[@sheshank005]

Thankyou

[@rogue8507]

I really hope one day we can get an anime adaptation of Vagabond, but I know it's unfortunately not likely to happen.

[@vorpl911]

Such beautiful video🤩

[@aaron_osborne]

Vagabond is referenced in the Real editor notes so I laugh. Inoue is begging me to read his other work and I’m starting Real tomorrow.

[@gustavopena99]

Shuzaku was the most important person for musashi development

[@loviolence9567]

Great video. Thank you

[@ChrisJoestarr]

Great video wonderful job.

[@revisit8480]

Why quote Bruce Lee, who read the book of five rings, when you are literally talking about the author of the quote in a fictional retelling of his journey through life? Musashi read chinese poetry and philosophy, which probably inspired the quote. It could also be, that he, in actuality, met Takuan Soho - the author of a book talking about the "fightless fight" and "the shapeless shape".

[@alexvaughan1013]

Vagabond, Vinland Saga and South Park all have incredible, life-changing arcs about the msin character on a farm.

[@matsu3915]

In masked we trust

[@makhundred]

Would you let him hit?

[@TheMaskedMan]

@@makhundred what the...

[@matsu3915]

@@makhundred yessir

[@topcat59]

Great vid bro.😺

[@kingjamal8467]

Why is this video so good 😂 u cooked

[@ashsama672]

vagabond made me a better person

[@desmondalohan]

*"Invincible is just a word."*

[@themangalover69]

He's just like me fr

[@MrgoldenRose]

Beautiful

[@itoosmort4u957]

This fight finna be crazy 🤣… idek who I want to win 💀 both khamzat and costa are funny asf

[@mrmanju6989]

I love Vagabond but honestly I wish he went way deeper into the philsophy. TBH Berserk goes much deeper and further into myth and philosophy than Vagabond. I really wish Inoue just planted his feet a little firmer in that route. The philosphy pops up and they shoehorn it all back in, but I was left wanting in that area. Blade of the Immortal had a similar level of embedded philosophy. Is sword fighting useful outside of war? Are master swordsman just thugs and ruffians? How far should revenge take you? Who dictates how YOU live YOUR life? Love it all

[@harshraj9266]

Nah it is fine

[@louiskemner3216]

I’ve been hesitating to start reading Vagabond since it’s tough to find all the print omnibuses. Is there a convenient and LEGAL way to read it online?? Thanks for any help