The Heart of Vagabond

I attempt to understand the philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi and how it's reflected in the absolutely masterful manga, Vagabond. Check it out.
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► Vagabond Synopsis:
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.
After the two are separated, Shinmen returns home on a self-appointed mission to notify the Hon'iden family of Matahachi's survival. He instead finds himself a wanted criminal, framed for his friend's supposed murder based on his history of violence. Upon being captured, he is strung up on a tree and left to die. An itinerant monk, the distinguished Takuan Soho, takes pity on the "devil child," secretly freeing Shinmen and christening him with a new name to avoid pursuit by the authorities: Musashi Miyamoto.
Vagabond is the fictitious retelling of the life of one of Japan's most renowned swordsmen, the "Sword Saint" Musashi Miyamoto-his rise from a swordsman with no desire other than to become "Invincible Under the Heavens" to an enlightened warrior who slowly learns of the importance of close friends, self-reflection, and life itself.
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[@marce_santa_ana]

Musashi arc is like guts but in reverse, we see rageful man slowly become more collected, thoughtful, and kind. With guts you see a man go from a loyal soldier and friend, to a rageful monster unconcerned with the lives taken in his quest to kill the godhand.

[@ruankuck3332]

Guts develops into a relatively chill dude again tho maybe read berserk first dude

[@marce_santa_ana]

@@ruankuck3332 I have I was talking specifically about golden age and lost children. I know later on especially in fantasia he learns to appreciate people and relationships again. Also chill with the bitchy tone bruv it was just an internet comment.

[@anshpatel2174]

It’s not guts in reverse. Guts developed into a a man who appreciates what he has and takes care of the people he cares about. He wants to let go of revenge but it’s a constant battle. It doesn’t happen overnight.

[@300sekkq]

well the story isn t finished

[@staxpid]

guts does not start out peaceful in anyway

[@FencingMessiah]

1 musashi does train in the manga constantly. 2. i think you're underestimating how much experience life or death battles give you while other noble samurai are training in dojos or not at all. 3. he's a prodigy blessed with a well built body. Vagabond points to this fact a lot with other powerful characters. 4. he was given impersonal training by his father, munisai. 5. he's smarter and more clever than a lot of the other samurai in the story. 6. he grew up in the mountains with unpredictable terrain, dangerous animals, thinner air. Plus he hunted for his food. 7. he is much more daring and determined. It's shown in the story that he'd much rather face a tough opponent and die than live comfortably defeating weaker foes. I think this is shown plainly between him and gion toji who went by similar paths. Gion cuts down anyone in his path but avoids inshun when he realizes how strong he is.

[@KamenRider1]

His personal style reminds me a lot of the old saying in Karate: "The most advanced technique you can do are the basics consistently." It's like the style of Kali-Arnis I learn, Cinco Teros. Many of the "modern" Arnis styles have 12 basic strikes whereas our style focused on 5. It actually allowed me and other practicioners to adapt to other Kali systems and Martial Arts quite well.

[@Gentamoru]

@@KamenRider1 It's funny you mention that since Inoue remarks "the basics" a lot in Slam Dunk

[@andywu593]

good points but this video is still well produced and his message about the story aint wrong, top teir character development

[@carlisborgon]

I think he meant it more in the sense of how in story telling, you show don't tell, and Vagabond basically doesn't show any training, either actual training or the physical results of it afterwards. It does imply it, you see some scenes where Musashi is sweaty and on the floor, but never shows it. So any other story, you wouldn't believe for example that the protagonist absolutely shits on someone like Inshun only a little time after he got his ass whooped by him without a training montage or something like that. Vagabond is more interested in showing a mental journey rather than a physical one. Same with how he gains more knowledge, experience from and respect for people he doesn't actually fight (Inshun's master, Sasaki, Sekishusai, the swordsmith in Kyoto, the farming dude, etc) while he doesn't even give another thought to any of his physical scars past the immediate moment he gets them. Ofcourse all the things you're mentioning is true, but it's all there more for world consistency rather than story importance.

[@zaregoto6022]

The farm arc is probably my most favorite arc in manga or anime. The character growth of musashi is one the best in the arc but what i truly loved about is how it teaches us and musashi what it means to be Weak. Through the entirety of the manga we see musashi face a challenge and overcome it through his sheer determination to become strong but in the farm arc we just see him so powerless and no control on the situation, it ties in to the teachings of the real life musashi in the Book of Five Rings. The way they handled it is one the representation of musashi's teachings and thats why i love it so much

[@lawluccienel7139]

Vagabond is one of the best manga I ever read in my whole life… I learned so much for life from the masterpiece and I would even be ready to read it for the fourth time

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

read it for the 3rd time before making this video haha

[@lawluccienel7139]

@@AnimeCultureCorner you know what’s good 👍

[@TheKnightOfZ0]

Recommend Tokyo Ghoul

[@FedericoMalagutti]

As a swordsman, I can tell you that reading the Book of Five Rings is quite hard. I Swordfight since eleven years and I read it four times. The first one before starting fencing, It left me without anything, safe for being able of saying I had indeed read it. The second left me something, third made me understand a lot of things I got wrong through my early days of training, and fourth made me understand that, in the end, it's not a book that explains something, it's a book that let you understand what you already ended up understanding by yourself, it's basically a check list.

[@Iruilisan]

Holy moly the production value is absolutely insane bro, you killed it really 🙏🏿

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

thank youuu bro

[@kabiramalhar2189]

So happy to see you back and with spirits. I can see that you've worked a lot on improving your already great editing. You used a problem and converted into in an opportunity to better yourself. At your age, you surely are an inspiration, man. Keep it up!

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

thank you so much!! it truly means a lot

[@kaseynorth]

When the world needed him most.

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

i’m here for ya ALWAYS

[@Nakama4Forever]

The art for this series is just amazing. I honestly hope the auther can eventually get the inspiration to finish the series.

[@itsyaboy224]

“All truly strong people are kind” another dope video!! Keep it up 🙏🏿

[@jazho2508]

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[@AnimeCultureCorner]

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[@MichaelMadlock]

This was a masterpiece. I love this guy

[@noinsperation1179]

You are an amazing content creator that puts a lot of work into every single topic that you made. That is truly a blessing to have such a person in the anime community. Hope you get a lot of support and growth on the channel and I hope that the next video is coming soon.

[@ian4135]

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[@AnimeCultureCorner]

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[@SOUL-mb1zh]

Hell yeah, ma man is back!

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

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[@preranadas769]

How did u comment 30mins ago? This video came 5mins ago..🤔🤨

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

lol i accidently premiered the video at 9:30 and he commented immediately haha

[@preranadas769]

@@AnimeCultureCorner Oh 😅

[@Grace-mb8tb]

Fruits baskets is also one of my favourites that shows the importance of understanding, forgiveness and growth. The best manga imo has that emotional depth that makes you want to grow as a person

[@KamenRider1]

Being a Martial Artist for almost my whole life, I found the Gorin no sho/Book Of Five Rings very enlightening and fascinating overall. The copy/translation I got also included a brief and accurate historical background of Musashi's life courtesy of Alexander Bennett. As such I avoided Vagabond at first knowing it's adapted from the (fictional novel) retelling of Musashi's life. However, I found myself rather enjoying Vagabond as it painted a picture of a "savage" learning enlightenment through the Martial Arts. Therefore, I found the "boring" aspects of the Gorin no sho as something an older version of the Vagabond Musashi to ponder upon and it made both more enjoyable overall.

[@Sbmikey262]

I'm so happy you cameback 🔥❤️

[@arandomguy546]

Your editing and analysis are on a whole 'nother level. Congratz

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

🙌🙌

[@ramkumarm8957]

Wow you're finally releasing a video yay

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

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[@DotRyu-w8f]

Yayyyyyyyyy acc is backkkkkkkkk man I missed U so much

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

missed u bro 🙌

[@kcorbanime]

SUCH AN UNDERRATED CHANNEL. LOVE VAGABOND BRO.

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

all love 🙌

[@AnimeAnalysis1909]

Seriously Vagabond Manga is a masterpiece. This manga have life lessons which is very important for everyone. Really enjoyed the video. 🔥

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

glad you enjoyed!!

[@zekro1422]

Increadible video! Underrated as hell

[@somedude9828]

this really bring me a new perspective, good video dude

[@franklinabrahamkevinraj3800]

you truly are underrated...this high quality content should have more views...keep it up

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

thank you!!

[@Aryeh_69]

ii need to read this manga asap i've had it in my plan to read list for over a year now also i'm glad to see you back and i hope that you have a good day!

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

u too!

[@Aryeh_69]

@@AnimeCultureCorner 😊

[@seal8341]

The true meaning of life, in itself is just to live, just living. Like the world itself not everything has so many layers and takes heaps of overthinking. The Real, True Meaning of Life is just to Live Simply, Nothing More, Nothing Less.

[@Najib72]

Kept binging your other videos bro. Your production value is high. I Can't wait to watch more of your videos.

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

🙌🙌

[@faildonnay2418]

Dope video been trying to find a good vagabond video past 20mins talking about this lol

[@SerJayVods]

Amazing video my guy. Can't wait to see what other vids you have in store for us.

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

thanks for the support ‼️🤝🙌

[@goldenplayzz]

This is one of the best manga ever it needs an anime but it has to be done perfectly

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

agreed

[@LilSaske27]

Imo the best manga ever

[@jose2D7735]

Best video inspection of vagabond ngl

[@memetmertoglu6814]

Ayyyyyyy new video let’s goo

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

we BACKKKK MEMET

[@sdknunes]

the art vaga of bond

[@nitinpriyadarshi269]

Berserk : Done Vagabond : Done Now, it's time for you to make a video on Goodnight Punpun and the trio will be complete.

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

oh yes

[@stonks6284]

@@mightdai7489 nd vagabond would never..

[@gomes_341]

Let’s goo he is back

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

GOMESSS

[@sleepyfeelings6285]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING YOUR TIME TO DO THIS BEAUTIFUL VIDEO. ID LIKE TO ANALYSE STUFF WITH THE PASSION YOU DO

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

i'm glad you liked ittt

[@pronoynath1171]

Man, I wish I had someone to talk about these things sometime. U really seem to be interested in ART!

[@lalaounaamina]

All truly strong people are kind...Amazing...Thank you 💜

[@Heena5475]

I’ve started working out and I want to be concentrated on my inner self and want to discover spiritual ways that I can grow this seems the best way. suggest me more these kinds of manga

[@anewspinonthings]

The Heart Vaga of Bond is how I read the thumbnail

[@Xabier47]

Great one

[@sheleg4807]

I liked this video very much thank you

[@SamEsfand]

this video is great

[@davydsilvan223]

awesome video

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

glad you enjoyed!!

[@starwaypathmaker6817]

i really enjoyed that one! i have 5 or 6 volumes and im trying to catch up :)!

[@raulamado6744]

I dont Know if someone has already said this, but the quote about the leaf is quote from the real Takuan Soho, from a letter that he sent to Yagyu Muneroi, and can be found in "The Unfettered Mind" Edit 17/09/2023: To add to the comment, he not only says this quote, but is an example to understand, the letter itself is a journey through the nature of the mind and how it should be used in combat, this letter will help you better understand the hearth of vagabond. As a personal note, look out for the scarecrow quote in the letter, I relate it a lot with the duel of Yagyu and Musashi.

[@bewithangely]

Omggg dudeeeeee thiss goodddddd

[@drankdank8547]

Tell me I wasn’t the only one that read the thumbnail as The Heart Vaga Of Bond😂

[@gregsmindsketches]

The heart of vagabond vs the heart vaga of bond

[@yomasatunu1341]

A fucking legend right there!!

[@stevemustang7102]

The Heart VAGA of BOND

[@justinmapanao7849]

🎷🎷🎷 celebrating the return of ACC 😜

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

we tooo lit

[@mystic2918]

Damn this video is great. What video software did you use?

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

adobe premiere!

[@exowodia7505]

the heart vaga of bond

[@Cookwithpooja-xi2lg]

Bruh ur underrated

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

much love

[@nice00017]

Nice ❤️

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

Nice

[@jjolarte98]

Wow these views are really something maybe its the titles thats not hooking enough. Hope this gets more views

[@thedevilluis]

Masterpiece.

[@Atticus-Catnipp]

Together with berserk and one punch man the best drawn manga out there. In my view

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

it's absolutely stunning

[@siddharthmehta4663]

If you are looking for amazing mamga art should also try Inuyashiki Punpun Climber Innocent Usogui (last arcs) Real Dead Demon's Dededededestruction

[@mwndjddjdhdbbf8408]

_The Heart vaga of bond_

[@taekyon760]

The Heart Vaga Of Bond

[@vlFrozen]

I‘m literally praying for a German Vagabond reprint/rerelease, that would be birthday and christmas combined 🥲

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

let's hope

[@Atticus-Catnipp]

Ja ich finde auch es würde sich lohnen. Statt diese absurd teuren egmont einzel Bände zu kaufen

[@jimmyzbike]

Now I have to finish this series

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

yessir

[@erenjeager6583]

I put vagabond above berserk and I don't have any reluctance in doing this

[@animexkawaii4181]

Can u pls tell me what the music in the background is

[@devinmcintyre3227]

Comeback szn

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

yessir

[@teznarayanan]

Great video, only one issue "miyamoto" is his village name, "Musashi" is his first name

[@badisbisserni3020]

Did you upload an old analysis that got deleted bro ? ive been looking for a review that i saw like 2 years ago and i couldn't find it anywhere :(

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

i dont think it was deleted... it should be there somewhere haha

[@avrinrose5457]

Can you Talk About Kaitou Joker?

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

perhaps someday

[@alonso3436]

Any advice on how to edit like this

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

lots of time and practice is what did it for me

[@Славный-ч4г]

Вагабунд клан Я не просто баламут, хам Я свой собственный Плутарх

[@Hamzakhan-up5re]

Does vagabond have mature scenes?

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

yes

[@Shinripia2231]

Is this a samurai Manga?

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

yessir

[@N.E.K.O]

The heart vaga of bond

[@Katoochie]

The heart vaga of bond

[@random.med.student]

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[@michaelfreeman8487]

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[@ForLorNVuLgaR]

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