Vagabond Is “Boring”

Vagabond is one of the best illustrated manga of all time, but it is still more than just pretty art. Let's talk about it.
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[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Vagabond has some of the most beautiful artwork I think I've seen

[@dhyan3753]

true

[@kanekiken345]

You really are the most cultured man, youre always commenting on the best channels

[@justaguywithamask6505]

Bastard's following me

[@icantthinkofagoodnameso1954]

Dude literally didnt even watch the video and commented for some quick likes

[@orangesunshine7666]

it really is really good art but no where near my favorite

[@AhmadAli-uk3sh]

The moment that truly broke me was during the farming arc when Musashi asked for help and in the subtext it wrote "inside Musashi strength bends to kindness"

[@essombafrancois9761]

Best arc ever: How would the strongest protagonist battle Hunger ?

[@essombafrancois9761]

@Marc Santos i get the feeling

[@nanashi420]

​@Marc Santos it is the answer. When you help the people around you, you're not just helping them, but you're helping yourself as well. Being kind to people actually boosts serotonin and relieves stress. Keep helping people and they'll help people in return, and maybe one day we will all take care of each other in a grand display of humanity and kindness. Good luck :)

[@tornoutlaw]

The moment that broke me was when I arrived at that last released chapter, having been absolutely clueless that the manga has been abandoned by it's creator...

[@Wolfy_3878]

When vagabond started to click and I was enjoying I reached the last chapter (the hiatus) hope he completes the story

[@idk-vr3fs]

Vagabond is a beautiful story about growth, realizing the true meaning of strength and many other themes, definitely more than just artwork

[@melonpan5696]

And extremely cool fights

[@UlfMTG]

I think what people don't talk about is all the other things that complement the artwork, like the framing and paneling. It's all masterful. Inoue has a way of crafting these scenes that make it feel like you're watching a movie.

[@mohammedmijan8270]

It really has us all contemplating us as people. Our connection to the earth even. Puts a lot into perspective. Like when musashi ponders over his body being empty but infinite. Predestined by god yet free. This really comes out to relate to us as well.

[@itsjoxius]

People throughout all the medias people forget the value of life, because in shonen and senien manga, or in general media life is thrown left and right. Sometimes I reflect on things like for example a one man army scenario, how many families were ruined because of that feat. And how much a mental toll that can take. Is there off a lot of off camera Grief from families or have they approached antagonist or protagonist. It’s always interesting to see a series actually dive into value of life such as this one.

[@orangesunshine7666]

it is indeed interesting. Vagabond for more isn't interesting but I'll always respect it.

[@Greg12839]

this is one of the things that i think made invicible stand out so much as a show, thsy did a good job of showing that

[@sensensen3494]

This is how I approach Attack on Titan.

[@hkaksks3706]

@@Greg12839 s s

[@jase276]

Too bad it's kind of half-assed in Vagabond. Musashi keeps denying character development and he'll spend an entire chapter wondering if he's right in the lives that he takes but then immediately brushes it off and goes on with his mantra that he's strong and he doesn't care because he's strong. Even after "giving up killing", multiple times, he still goes on to kill even when he knows he can end the fight without doing so. Because he deludes himself into thinking that if one seeks a fight with him then they're prepared to lose their lives despite the fact that literally ever master he's come across has told him otherwise. We spend over 300 chapters in this same loop and it's honestly exhausting. And it doesn't help that we have to constantly see his dumbshit friend and his awful mother.

[@regret.932]

I'm currently writing a story and I come every now and then to this channel for advice on characters. I just love how you go into depth in characters and show their secrets when( and I'm being honest) sometimes I can't understand a certain character. You clear up any misunderstanding I could've had on them and make me have ideas for writing my story. THANK YOU SO MUCH MASKED MAN!!

[@samhartje723]

I’m also writing a story! Good luck, comrade :)

[@ronighalefamorcan4921]

What is the story?

[@ronighalefamorcan4921]

@@samhartje723 good luck

[@TheBeastInBlack]

Got a link?

[@PlatonicHesaf]

Good luck with your story

[@alvarochavez814]

Vagabond was the first manga that ever made me cry. It is such a beautiful story about life and growth, truly a masterpiece

[@ujjwalshukla4347]

Cry? Masterpiece?

[@DanielM796]

@@ujjwalshukla4347 what's your favorite manga?

[@tobi0]

@@ujjwalshukla4347 it is a masterpiece

[@thestaaargurl]

Where can I read it?

[@Maybehaha755]

@@ujjwalshukla4347 oh wow some people really have down to hell bad taste huh

[@desperatelycravingahamsandwich]

Just completed the Yagyu arc... I can confirm that this story really begins to shine after the Hōzōin battles. I know there's more to the story than its art, but what I saw in this video was absolutely biblical art and I can't wait to see the evolution, especially in the later arcs.

[@gontoki]

I hear the art gets rough later due to Takehiko's failing mental health/ fatigue, but it still looks beautiful in its own way.

[@zro.onefour5806]

@@gontoki not at all for me.

[@fahimalvi9521]

I read Vagabond last year in February. Best decision I made that month. I wish I could read this masterpiece again for the first time

[@melancholiclonging8641]

I read it all this February. Best decision I made this February too

[@tix0_rs]

Same

[@harithrazak799]

Is it finished?

[@mihailcirlig8187]

@@harithrazak799 nope, the author can't find the force to finish it, but it Is based entirely on a manuscript, if you want read that after

[@Cloud-gd5tg]

Haven’t read vagabond yet but after watching this I’ve decided to start reading it 👍 great video btw

[@Cloud-gd5tg]

No I mean like after I’ve watched this video I’ll read it

[@josukehigashikata9550]

He spoiler you a lot of things, but cool :)

[@hild3179]

nice pfp (⁠.⁠ ⁠❛⁠ ⁠ᴗ⁠ ⁠❛⁠.⁠)

[@cocobread2569]

what do you think?

[@aaliyahrose7632]

how was it?

[@zeo4481]

Vagabond mentality: -This is the story of how i became the worlds greatest swords- *This is the story of how i matured,and learned to live with myself*

[@Parisella]

Vagabond is maybe the closest I've seen a manga embody the deeper philosophical principles behind martial arts. Interestingly enough, I feel that an anime adaptation might not capture it. The stillness of the page goes a long way in a story like this.

[@kareemnj6248]

finally, i don't think people grasp the idea of a Vagabond is a 'tortured artist' story technique, but instead of a paint-brush or any art he's using a katana,

[@RomaSux]

No way he called me out 1:15 dawg... anyways all my "Real" fans come in and support 🙏🔥❤️

[@Ash_Wen-li]

Real is a masterpiece too

[@kodawari1354]

My biggest mistake was reading vagabond as one of my first mangas

[@1bangdan121]

Mine was watching monster as one of my first completed anime

[@user-qw5xh1nj6l]

Lmao you guys started with masterpiece. I watched some random as anime I don’t remember

[@michael-k.]

@@user-qw5xh1nj6l same

[@averageteemomain5721]

@@1bangdan121 fr

[@nonoachim]

@@user-qw5xh1nj6l like most of us luckily

[@thatonesoos1299]

I have never been so invested in the future of a rice paddy field.

[@gothe_ee2460]

Music choice, editing, your pacing of story, the way you combined these elements to make this video I really loved it, thank you. You paid great respects to a story I really adore

[@llsi8701]

I read Vagabond in September of 2020 and I had my jaw dropped most of the time. The story is good on it's own, but the art is realistic, yet incredibly beautiful. Ngl, some panels look like something you'd see in a gallery. It's honestly an amazing experience reading it, I tried reading it a second time, but the first is incomparable. I would recommend it to anyone who would listen.

[@okenough2124]

Interesting. I know it's been ages since you commented, but I felt the need to say that was the same time I read it for the first time too lol

[@SwordSaint27]

I recently re-read vagabond and it is always something that truly stands out. No other manga makes you feel the way vagabond does

[@kubershukla5252]

Is it at a point where there is no big mystery to be solved cause if it is I definitely will read it but if not then I will probably have to refrain as it has been on Hiatus for God knows how many years and if you reply please like the video as if notification doesn't get to me I won't be able to see your reply PS: It'd mean a great deal if you decide to take time for me and reply and even if you don't thank you

[@soul9706]

@@kubershukla5252 there aren’t really any mysteries to be solved by the end, and it’s quite close to its end. there are just a lot of loose ends in terms of the main characters so it just needs to be wrapped up

[@candran3130]

are there still manga with old school art like vagabond or berserk ? I know it may sounds weird but I just can't explain it well, modern manga nowadays looks....a bit too perfect ? If you understand what im saying...compare to the manga like vagabond, berserk or Vinland saga ( I know it's still continue but it's first release in 2005 ). Art has this kind of rough looking to it but at the same time is kinda beautiful in its own way

[@soul9706]

​@@candran3130 kingdom, sun ken rock, origin, usogui, jagaaaaan, akira.. also slam dunk or real if u really want that inoue art style. and maybe chainsaw man? if ur looking for a gritty berserk-type blend of action & horror in the new gen

[@jase276]

@@candran3130 I highly recommend Alita/Gunnm. To this day I will die on this hill that it's the one manga to rival Berserk, and I'm pretty sure they were rivals at their high points. There's also Claymore, though you've probably already read that one.

[@han__nya]

I think the weirdest criticism I've ever heard about Vagabond is that it's (too) philosophical, which is weird because the person who said that loves Berserk, which is just as philosophical.

[@NikhilSharma-jq4sv]

You are only one who gives balanced view on stories and characters. I am following you precisely for sane and valuable advice on storytelling. Rather than being swayed by the temptation to validate others' opinions you put an honest one. Love your work. keep it up.

[@anshgupta6986]

My top 2 manga of all time- 1) Monster (if you haven’t read, go asap and do it as a duty) 2) Berserk

[@k.nightmare]

Both Urasawa and Inoue are in my top 3 fav mangaka I have yet to read Monster, I didn't want to pick up before reading all of his other popular works(which I recently did) cause I watched it Will be reading Monster soon

[@anshgupta6986]

@@k.nightmare pick it up and go through, the ultimate antagonist you’ll ever witness.

[@k.nightmare]

@@anshgupta6986 I know. I have seen it

[@nishantatalukdar4067]

Genetic list I would say But anyways good choices

[@Binjimsjungko]

I'm 16(almost 17 ) and i still love vagabond hoping to at least to have a comeback. back when i started reading vagabond in age of 12 i started to love it and got totally obsessed with it because of how musashi grow not only physically but also mentally.I don't know why tf some teens like me don't like it but it really gives many life lesson and realization about life...

[@rose-ym9tk]

Bro became a men when others were kid

[@shrill_2165]

My advice is to not separate yourself from “other teens your age” in this superficial way. You are more similar than you think, and this manga of all manga should probably convince you of that.

[@nosupes929]

Yes, Vagabond was always about the soul

[@Ash_Wen-li]

Hot Take: Even though Vagabond is my second favourite manga, I'd rather see Inoue finish Real first. With Vagabond we know the end, and we know who wins the duel as well as the story in general since it's a novel adaptation. But Real is an entirely new and original story and I want to see where those characters end up

[@josabu2533]

he will for sure finish Real before Vagabond

[@Ash_Wen-li]

@@josabu2533 Fingers crossed he does both

[@josabu2533]

@@Ash_Wen-li i think he will, he is taking his time with vagabond to not make a mid level job, he wants to do it at his highest point of creativity and work rate

[@somerandomguywhowatchesyou6814]

@@josabu2533 i think he showed the ending of vagabond at exibition. The ending is good too

[@josabu2533]

@@somerandomguywhowatchesyou6814 he showed the final of the original novel that inspires vagabond pretty much i think, the name is Musashi

[@TNTspaz]

I've met people who've read through the entirely of Vagabond and it didn't affect them in anyway and they thought it sucked. I legitimately don't even know how to feel about that. I think it's honestly says even more about the person that they can read through it all without it affecting them than anything.

[@radiatedcockroach5564]

yeah i dont even know what to say to those people

[@Lustful_Universe]

Love how readers of vagabond isn’t just chewing this dude out cuz he titled vagabond “boring” This really shows how this manga had impact on people.

[@SamTheGumMan117]

Vagabond really is so much more than art and that first art you showed is actually my wallpaper right now lul also Hanamichi is such a great character I kinda relate to him sometimes as much as I hate to say it

[@SamTheGumMan117]

I just realized I said Hanamichi and not Matahachi so stupid but that is from his other work Slam Dunk lul

[@sternritter5787]

you cant say vagabond is just art if you didn't read it its a masterpiece. keep up the good work

[@nitinpriyadarshi269]

Vagabond is one of those series which I haven't even read yet but I already know that I'm gonna love it and it's gonna be in my top 3 just from everything I've gathered, - It's one of the highest rated series and everyone calls it a masterpiece. - Every panel or artwork I've seen has been nothing but breathtaking. - I love character focussed stories. - It has to do with the philosophy of life. - I fucking love samurai shit. Samurai Champloo is one of my favourite anime and anything that has something to do with samurai are already an awesome/10 in my book.

[@Jargaaa]

read it RIGHT NOW BRO

[@diesofdog]

have you read it

[@nitinpriyadarshi269]

@@diesofdog Yup. And I absolutely loved it. It's on my #2 lol.

[@malum1424]

Please man make more vagabond stuff there’s literally nothing to watch about it WE NEED MORE

[@hinokamiluckas3242]

Vagabond is something amazing, its taught me so much and gotten me into Japanese swordsmanship. Its taught me so many life lessons. Vagabond will always just like demon slayer, black clover, jojo's bizarre adventure, and jujutsu kaisen have a special place in my heart.

[@kubershukla5252]

Is it at a point where there is no big mystery to be solved cause if it is I definitely will read it but if not then I will probably have to refrain as it has been on Hiatus for God knows how many years and if you reply please like the video as if notification doesn't get to me I won't be able to see your reply PS: It'd mean a great deal if you decide to take time for me and reply and even if you don't thank you

[@lukekane7]

@@kubershukla5252 might be late as hell but there’s no mystery to be solved, there’s even a demo ending chapter that’s really great and ties up a lot of plot points

[@martinsimone7259]

What's the music playing from 14:40 onwards?

[@hugolebras3832]

I was wondering the same thing It sounds gorgeous Did you find it man ?

[@martinsimone7259]

@@hugolebras3832 nope, sorry man

[@giornogiacomo8451]

Day #226 asking the masked man to watch/read black lagoon

[@SUPERX4PANDA]

never give up

[@giornogiacomo8451]

@@SUPERX4PANDA never

[@nothingg00]

Vagabond is about educating the reader on what different levels of contentment look like. Musashi- finding contentment Matamichi- dismissing contentment Kojiri- forced into contentment. This is why guts is so similar to musashi. Both of their stories are about finding contentment in life. The reason why so many of you are die hard fans is because you also realize the art in acceptance you just don't accept it yet.

[@RamboFett]

The timing of that video is crazy, yesterday I had just decide to continue reading Vagabond (Which I started a few months ago) after I took a break from it. I was at Ch.53 when I stopped and I only read the chapter and went "Man I don't know how I feel about this" and didn't go on. I don't think it's bad in any way, probably just not what I expected from hearing so much about it. This video really gave me some drive to keep going so thanks for that, I'll read more and probably get hooked :P

[@OfficialMaxDean]

I started my manga journey with vagabond, followed by berserk. Needless to say that now, a lot of mangas seems kind off dull…

[@pineapple8934]

read vinland saga. I believe it's on par with berserk. The prologue (the first 50 chapters) are not nearly as good as the rest of the series tho

[@fluidabyss]

after reading those two the only series that came close afterwards was tokyo ghoul for me

[@antoniotoni1839]

I just recently finished vagabond and I was surprised by how good it was. Vagabond is not just a samurai manga but it is beautiful written character arc of musashi which is similar to Dante Aligeri journey in ",Divine Comedy". Musashi goes through hell which represents his angry selfish violent stubborn arrogant self , he goes through purgatory starting to understand his sin and weakness to learn from them and he goes through paradise in farmland arc by being a better person and understanding the values and philosophy of life. Takuan is The Virgil who associate Dante by helping him through the journey and Otsu represent Beatrice which is Dante loves and light in darkness. My favorite moment in the entire series would be the stick fight between Musashi and Kojiro. It was a simple child play with so much depth character writing and tension between two beast who seeks to become strong. While I found it boring and with some flaws sometimes, is something where you get really invested at all the characters even Matahachi which wether you like him or not is also an amazingly written character. The fight are all entertaining with pieces of character writing and the art is gorgeous.(Chefkiss to Inoue) Overall for me is 9/10. Recommend this to anyone.

[@yen-fuchen267]

I feel exactly the same way that you feel. My favorite moment throughout the manga is also the stick fight between the two. It's so innocent yet so intense.

[@Ernie_Creates]

Love your content!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@KeijiMaeda86]

2002 I'm 15 years old. I go into my local comic book store. I'm just milling about looking at stuff. Indecisive about buying anything. Back then a volume of manga was $12+ the equivalent of a volume being $30 today. I wanted to make sure if I bought something it would be something I would like. The guy working the shop, couldn't have been older than about 22, asks if I'm looking for something. I ask what's something that's good with samurai or ninja. He recommended Vagabond. Bought volume 3, the newest and only volume in stock. I loved it so much I went back and ordered volumes 1 and 2 also. From that point forward I would check Viz's website every month hoping a new volume of Vagabond would come out. And yes, we few Vagabond fans of the time are better than the rest of you shounen loving heathens!

[@SUPERX4PANDA]

Day #262 asking the masked man to watch/read black lagoon

[@edgyteen3444]

When I picked Vagabond mind you I'm still new to reading Manga and Manhwa and so on. But as i was reading Vagabond I found it boring but beatiful while reading I found myself pressing next chapter without realizing I was actually immersed in the story as hours passed by without realizing. So I would say it is boring at times but the story itself, artwork and deep thoughts about what true strength stands for make this Manga a memorable and a bittersweet read that I will look back on in the future hopefully it gets picked up in the future.

[@hakan6968]

The trinity Berserk, Vagabond and Punpun complete

[@kubershukla5252]

Is it at a point where there is no big mystery to be solved cause if it is I definitely will read it but if not then I will probably have to refrain as it has been on Hiatus for God knows how many years and if you reply please like the video as if notification doesn't get to me I won't be able to see your reply PS: It'd mean a great deal if you decide to take time for me and reply and even if you don't thank you

[@Hajun554]

gotta read punpun, i absolutely loved reading berserk and vagabond in the beginning of the school year and summer

[@venus4486]

the trinity is berserk, vagabond and vinland saga bro

[@isidro3670]

does somebody know the 2 songs at the end?

[@user-pf4nq5nj1w]

Vagabond and Vinland Saga have the best character develpoment . Musashi has made a profound impact in my everyday life.

[@chizhang2765]

You should do a comparison between Inoue's panels and Kurosawa Akira's shots. The vibes they give off are so similar to each other in how serene it is at one moment and how explosive it is at another.

[@dankaxon4230]

Can you please post the the links to the various background music that you use in the video? They sound great. You have good taste in music!

[@Spok2go]

PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD TELL US THE BACKGROUND MUSIC

[@joeyreash9067]

@@Spok2go it sounds like Pikmin music

[@hcohic9884]

all of what you said is true and i appreciated it but doesnt change the fact that you get bored reading it the moments in between the fight are important yet there are way too many convos that dont add much to the story progress it..the themes are not simple and are very interesting but they are not that complicated to the point of making the pacing as slow as it is ..we get it farming is like a fight everyone has his own fight but you dont need an entire arc to make that point a chapter or 2 would have been enough nobody want to watch the struggles of a farmer we want to read about a samurai and this is coming from someone who adores psychological stories. imagine those who started reading the manga expecting battles wars treasons assassinations but ended up waiting for the potatoes to grow .. all of this doesnt mean the managa is bad it is good and unique you have to respect it in the sea of copycats we see today

[@TSPIndustries]

I highly, HIGHLY recommend the Musashi novel that this Manga is based on. The story is just as good (given it’s more I’m depth as it’s a 1,000 page story) and you can really see the changes the Manga author made (Kojiro isn’t deaf and loses the end fight because Musashi pisses him off). I actually read it before I knew the manga even existed so I’m happy that I got to experience both.

[@annaaquitaine4225]

That was the novel that got me into Japanese storytelling. Absolutely stunning tale

[@shrill_2165]

Musashi wins because he is able to coax Kojiro out of his emancipated state. When Kojiro is taken by anger and the idea that Musashi must be punished, he loses the freedom and fluidity that made him truly strong. In this story, the thing that matters about Kojiro is that he is truly free, and emancipated from narrow ambitions - truly strong. So I like that Inoue made him deaf and mute. To illustrate that he is not tied down to many of the same narratives and expectations that we are. Imo, if the duel was ever actually drawn by Inoue, this makes the fact that Kojiro actually gets angry much more jarring and notable, more thoroughly communicating what I think is the whole point of the story.

[@almightyshemy6467]

Bro I thought you were talking about the elden ring class

[@Fibless]

bro that music you used at the end was gorgeous

[@Dancingbeetles4]

What was that anime at 3:17?

[@Gabls]

Thank you for this video, I respect the way you described Musashi's character and how he learns to live a life, honestly, one of the best videos I've recently watched.

[@Jaafar_Alkhalifa]

5:33 I've been looking for this track since forever! PLEASE! I want the name.

[@seanroberterwin1778]

I think it is naruto lofi, not sure of specific track tho

[@Jaafar_Alkhalifa]

@@seanroberterwin1778 Appreciate the efforts my guy 🙏 Seems like my journey looking for this track is still not over tho 😅

[@abrow300]

I need to read this series at some point, I feel like it would be right up my alley and does anyone know the name of the song at 14:28? it’s really beautiful.

[@JayJay-no7wi]

what "path of the wind" remix is that at 6:10

[@schippes24]

For me, Vagabond was always a philosophical story and yet, when the fights do happen, it was just as captivating. But the most thing that kept me on the edge of the seat was his relationship with Otsu. It kept me on the edge of my seat whenever they met

[@kevenviltres]

Masked Man’s videos are more than art

[@sharpnelshots]

This is the second manga that was recommended by you and many others on KZbin and I am going to be honest with the manga, to me it is great. I sometimes would rush many pages because of "I need action" to satisfy myself, but this manga was a bit different and it actually helped me with just reading it slowly, calmly, and trying to get a read of the character''s thoughts. Vagabond to me is very similar impact to Berserk both are differently great in their own ways and I cannot say that both of them are "boring"

[@beepboop17]

3:18 where this is from?

[@t34mjrs]

Vagabond alongside Berserk is probably my favorite manga ever. The artwork is beautiful, the story and the characters are amazing

[@obiwalter483]

What's the theme in the background

[@batman699]

That thumbnail art is 🔥🔥🔥

[@nikob6597]

80 chapters in. Loved it from the start. Series has a lot of personality, quality visuals, good pacing, and a story that clicks. It isn’t a masterpiece yet. But it’s radiating that potential for me.

[@jasoncross5831]

I'll say it. I like Vagabond better than Berserk. I know this isn't exactly the channel where it's safe to say that, but it's true. The realism and actual history of Vagabond is much more interesting than the dark fantasy of Berserk. Even the fight scenes are better. Vagabond's fights matter because they have weight. Guts can get banged up, bandaged, and go back to fighting. Wash, rinse, repeat. But every move in Vagabond, every attack, every guard, every step, is the most important move in the series. Because they have consequences. Most fights would be decided by a single strike. Musashi got attacked in the leg and it affected how he fought for the rest of the series.

[@unrivalled834]

Not just you mate.

[@neel5299]

DId you skip the eclipse lmao. No consequences... And later on thats his arc man, Man is called the struggler, he is done feeling bad or introspecting on his battles thats where the two characters are different. And no fight has topped Berserk fights after conviction arc. Vagabond has got better dialogue thats all, but its goatd at what it has done. If you think berserk is wash rinse repeat you didnt understand anything just look at how he changed as a person how he got back people he cared about in his life, how he lets go of his goal of vengeance to be there for his friends. Vagabond is a beautiful and intimate story with a top tier protagonist and great art. Berserk got more along with all that. But in the end to each their own so just my opinion too.

[@unrivalled834]

@@neel5299 😩 vagabond still better

[@neel5299]

@@unrivalled834 Ok then state ur reasons lmao

[@nishantatalukdar4067]

Vagabond is forgettable . I don't even remember most of the cast. Prefer Real over it anyday. Vagabond is good to read if one want to learn philosophies. Other than kojiro's backstory, farming and the yoshioka fight. It's pretty forgettable. Whereas Berserk's story is original and it inspired many dark fantasy series like Dark Souls.

[@RedShogun13]

I’ve been craving a manga that gets at least sort of close to how good Berserk is in its maturity and story telling. I’ve gotten recommended Vagabond, Sword of the Immortal, Vinland Saga and Kingdom. Which one is the best if my favorite manga is Berserk and I’m looking for beautiful, complex story telling?

[@marklawoi7981]

Vagabond

[@vampirehunter_lee]

I personally found this to be one of my favorites honestly but in comparison Mangas like Berserk, YuYu or shonin classics I could see people found it boring. I just need it to finish please...

[@MaeMlethis]

As Takehiko Inoue said in that very same interview you've shown, the difference between a good story and just some normal manga it's that he doesn't think of his story as a tale or a fantasy story but he views it as a documentary protraying the characters he created, even if they aren't real.

[@thomasjensen3403]

What makes you think the characters were never real? Oh! Right. Ignorance.

[@JS-ff2qy]

Its based of a real swordsman named miyamoto musashi who wrote the book of 5 rings

[@MaeMlethis]

@@JS-ff2qy do you people even know how to read stuff?

[@20tetsuo77]

I just wanna clear up a misconception that I keep seeing going around the internet about "The LAST Manga Exhibition" being the final chapter, as well as when it was actually released (or was an installation, rather). People seem to think this is why vagabond isn't returning. While it details the end of Musashi's life, it is not necessarily the "last chapter" of vagabond. Also, people seem to think Inoue only did it as a send off for Musashi and for vagabond, but in fact this installation was in 2008, before (or maybe during) Musashi vs Ittosai even. The manga very much continued after this installation, and while it has been on a long hiatus again, it doesn't mean it won't return. It surely might not, Inoue is eccentric and will do it on his own time if at all, but it's been annoying me that the misinformation going around is that it was the "official end" to vagabond, and that inoue would NOT be returning after that chapter. This is just simply false due to the timeline. We don't know if inoue will return or not, but as of right now nothing is set in stone. He has been on breaks due to his "health," whatever that means, so it's very possible it might be another Miura situation, god forbid. But he has not made concrete statements on this-- "The LAST Manga Exhibition" was NOT a send off to vagabond pure and simple. (You didn't say this in the video per se, but you alluded to it a little bit, leaving it a bit open to interpretation, and I've seen a lot of people on the internet believe that this is fact, so I just wanted to clear the record. Great video regardless.)

[@arveuss]

Vagabond is absolute class. Museum quality art, damn near perfect characters, flawless story, incredible philosophy, and more. Very few stories come close.

[@kk_cinevlogs]

I think there's another manga that comes close in artwork and story and that is ........ . NARUTO Just Kidding BERSERK!!!!

[@hollowsid9623]

@@kk_cinevlogs I knew you were gonna say berserk the second I saw pfp

[@michaelacosta62]

@@hollowsid9623 I mean is he wrong though?🤷‍♂️

[@anshgupta6986]

Ever read monster by Naoki Urasawa?

[@kk_cinevlogs]

@@anshgupta6986 i watched the anime and it's great 👍👍

[@ethanwilson1001]

Art that is true to itself portrays more than the lines and colors that make up its image. It's also the personification, humanity, and life that is expressed in those images, and the stories that are conveyed both through the narrative as well as the observer's own memories and emotions. This amalgamation in its singular form is art; something that is both unique to us humans and is absolutely necessary for our own understanding and living through life.

[@golubetz1608]

Vagabong is such a genuous story.... Seriously, when Musashi and the villagers were finally able to turn the originally barren land into a rice field, in the comments, people just wrote: YES, OH MY GOD YES I'M SO HAPPY FOR THEM it was like I could hear their tears of joy Human moments like this make me love this manga so much

[@navindukumarasinghe5164]

Bro we reading at the same time lmao love your content btw

[@pradumnsharma671]

I came here after crying in the farming arc but you made me cry more by adding the ping pong ost. Man i love that series.

[@patricklagerberg4387]

Vagabond is a work of art, they create good characters and then manage to make them better through constant refining of characters and their skills. An amazing story and I’ve never felt bored once while reading

[@InvincibleUnderGod]

What a beautiful way of describing my favorite animanga 😭

[@kirawr8064]

This is not talked enough when discussing vagabond: The last arc(village farm arc) was one of the best arcs in the entirety of magna The realism, the characters, the growth of musashi, not a single fight except that for survival Clearly where the manga peaked imo

[@irvingyang620]

Yo, just wanted to say I read vagabond because of this video, it’s life-changing, I would say it touched me deeper than Berserk, thank you!

[@Xaforn]

Stoicism pages love to use quotes and the artwork from Vagabond. It really fits. Absolutely loved Vagabond, I also enjoyed the pace given the story and what growth is needed.

[@benrobbo2902]

As a boxer I can relate to this so much Im going to being reading it now

[@roccocastagnola8751]

my favourite manga hands down, such a beautiful experience, never hough that 30 chapters of a guy raising a lost child and battling nature to survive would bring me so much to think about never felt like this in manga the realistic question musashi poses to himself and the more he understands about himself the more he finds traits of him he doesnt know and question he doesnt know how to answer. never seen anything like this if someone knows of more stories with this kind of char development please comment i need more introspective manga (i read berserk)

[@Jacklyandreap1234]

Is anyone cool enough to list the amines that are in the clips that he uses?

[@illusionofartYT]

Omg what anime was that at 3:16 that's beautiful ✨❤️👀

[@Sakism.]

thats from the op of spare me great lord

[@myfathersjawline]

best artwork out of: sun ken rock good night punpun vagabond berserk the climber uzumaki bleach one punch man gantz green blood inocents jojo part 7 and 8 vinland saga otoyomagatari gon akira

[@blockykid3792]

please someone tell me where to find chapter 329 i cant find the end and im dying

[@Ary_BC]

When Musashi went to ask for support to help the village and humbly lowered his head to the ground I think... I cried a little 😢

[@yuriolii]

Sun Ken Rock, is a mess, and Boichi is kinda crazy, but tbh, he changed a lot in Origin, and it's kinda... deep. It's fun, and it was really hype to talk about it with my friends, have a good conversation about the characters that Boichi can make and the detais that are in the art, more so than the dialogue, it was really fun, and i wish i could talk more about it, but it's hard to explain how much Origin marked me, i was really in a bad place, and Origin was the best part of my life for a time, gave me something to think and today still i love Origin "A Man with a Hole in his chest, need some time to be alone" I loved this video, and sometimes, a good manga comes with flaws, and if you don't see EVERYTHING, the good and the bad, you're just in your head and not getting the full story, it's a vibe, to read everything, and get every feeling the author are giving. Sorry for this long shit, i don't even know why i'm typing this PS: I'm brazillian, sorry for the fucked up english, just like my kanji, reading and writing are more complicated than speaking and understanding

[@atharvakshirsagar8461]

Do people know Musashi Miyamoto was real living breathing person 500years ago

[@jessemcbuckets7785]

i just got my first vagabond manga it comes with the first 3 volumes so i can’t wait to catch up

[@ayazramirobeltran6360]

Can anyone tell me the ost at 4:00

[@nahuelleiva8460]

Also, this video is exquisite. It has amazing editing and the arrangement of colours and images makes it even better.

[@roxazzino3115]

11:37 that point is more nuanced tho ( obviously from what i understood and imho ). He draws those circles for the reasons u showed but there are also the scenes when he speaks/ listens to the little "demon" inside him and is battling against it, where it is kinda clear that he still wishing for people to enter the circle and fight him, which makes the character even more compelling and 3 dimensional ( although, yeah, while writing it i concluded that u couldn't really develop on all the nuances of the character and his developpement in a 15 min video, which isn't even a character analysis )

[@hola979]

Amazing video man! Very well put together. Seeing this video reminded me of the time I binge read the entire manga in 3 days cause I couldn't stop.

[@fogblades6811]

I'd like to think that Vagabond not having an ending yet is somewhat symbolic. You never stop growing until the bitter end.

[@samtimo3002]

I feel like i have a natural bias to vagabond because i can relate to the character due to my past and stupidly thinking all there was, was fighting and war. Thats all there was in the world that was important to me protecting people by bieng the strongest. Which is fucking stupid and thats what i was told halfway through the 2nd book when the monk was talking the takezō, it really talked to me in that why fight mentality. I still dont know why i liked to fight when i was young but i can relate to why takezō wants to fight

[@ShinbrigTV]

You really put into words why this is my favorite manga series. It's not about the duels; but the quiet moments in between. And for someone with ADHD, the quiet moments is something I look forward too. The series starts out with awesome sword fights and as the series progresses it becomes deeper.

[@calamari3064]

Vagabond was a truly great read and I appreciate the creator very much for the memories I have reading it

[@stephenwings4947]

Love the video! I love getting my manga analysis fix here! Have you checked out the show Urasawa Naoki no Manben by Naoki Urasawa? I think you would love it! It really gives you a behind the scenes look at the philosophies of mangaka and their works.

[@wacaysjibril3595]

Sasaki Kojiro is fortunate, he knew what he liked from a very young age and has stuck to it. The sword is his path and it also helps that he is good at his chosen thing. That is where his lightness of character comes from; knowing what he wants and pursuing it with all his being.

[@daytimelantern4913]

i just finished reading vagabond today and this last arc with the farming of the rice fields and the traveling of mushashi while healing his leg injury is for me what has made me appreciate vagabond the most tbh.

[@JB-jt6oq]

I can't stop reading. I literally dreamed about vagabond today. I don't know why I waited so long to read this