Vagabond

44 primary works • 49 total works

Vagabond (VIZBIG Edition), Vol. 1

by Takehiko Inoue

Published 3 July 2014

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 samurai of all time!

Shinmen Takezo is destined to become the legendary sword-saint, Miyamoto Musashi - perhaps the most renowned samurai of all time. For now, Takezo is a cold-hearted killer, who will take on anyone in mortal combat to make a name for himself. This is the journey of a wild young brute who strives to reach enlightenment by way of the sword - fighting on the edge of death.

Vagabond (VIZBIG Edition), Vol. 2

by Takehiko Inoue

Published 14 August 2014

Real-life figure Miyamoto Musashi was the most celebrated samurai of all time. The quintessential warrior philosopher, Musashi authored A Book of Five Rings, a theoretical guide to military strategy still used today. But the path to enlightenment is an endless journey, and to get there through violent means - by way of the sword - makes mere survival an even greater challenge. Musashi sets out for Nara intent on challenging the warrior monks of legendary Hôzôin Temple. But will Musashi's growing feelings for his childhood friend Otsû prove to be a fatal distraction in his match against In'ei, the austere master of Hôzôin's deadly spear technique?

Vagabond, Volume 2

by Takehiko Inoue

Published 6 July 2002

Vagabond, Vol. 3 (2nd Edition)

by Takehiko Inoue

Published 1 June 2007

Vagabond, Volume 3

by Takehiko Inoue

Published 6 October 2002

Vagabond (VIZBIG Edition), Vol. 3

by Takehiko Inoue

Published 11 September 2014

Real-life figure Miyamoto Musashi was the most celebrated samurai of all time. The quintessential warrior philosopher, Musashi authored A Book of Five Rings, a theoretical guide to military strategy still used today. But the path to enlightenment is an endless journey, and to get there through violent means - by way of the sword - makes mere survival an even greater challenge.

Musashi suffers a humiliating defeat against Inshun, the second-generation master of Hôzôin Temple. To prepare for a rematch, Musashi undertakes an intense spiritual and physical training regimen with a most unlikely teacher - Inshun's predecessor, the founder of the Hôzôin Spear Technique. To attain the focus necessary to take on the most technically proficient and deadliest fighter he has ever faced, Musashi will first have to confront his own deep-seated personal demons.

Vagabond (VIZBIG Edition), Vol. 4

by Takehiko Inoue

Published 9 October 2014

Musashi endeavors to take on sword master Yagyû Sekishûsai, a man recognized by many to be the greatest swordsman of his time. Although Sekishûsai is far past his prime, Musashi still believes killing him will take him further along the path. Little does he know that going against a man of such depth and proportion means much more than just killing a seemingly helpless old man in his sleep.

Vagabond, Volume 4

by Takehiko Inoue

Published 5 January 2003

Vagabond, Vol. 4 (2nd Edition)

by Takehiko Inoue

Published 1 June 2007

Vagabond, Volume 5

by Takehiko Inoue

Published 5 March 2003

Vagabond (VIZBIG Edition), Vol. 5

by Takehiko Inoue

Published 6 November 2014

In a remote seaside village, an abandoned infant is left to the care of a reclusive old man who has all but renounced the ways of the world. This helpless child is destined to become Sasaki Kojirô - the legendary arch-rival of Miyamoto Musashi. Inoue's unique take on this enigmatic figure sets up the foundation for his fictional account of the most famous rivalry in Japanese history. 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 samurai of all time!

Vagabond (VIZBIG Edition), Vol. 6

by Takehiko Inoue

Published 4 December 2014

Sasaki Kojirô is the man destined to become Miyamoto Musashi's greatest rival and opponent in the most well-known duel in the annals of Japanese history. As a deaf-mute young man coming of age in a remote seaside village, Kojirô's innate ability with the sword is compelling him to strive to become even better. This drive takes him beyond the borders of his peaceful village into the violent and chaotic world of feudal era Japan in the midst of a bloody war. 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 samurai of all time!

Vagabond, Volume 7

by Takehiko Inoue

Published 1 November 2003

Vagabond, Volume 8

by Takehiko Inoue

Published 3 December 2003

Vagabond (VIZBIG Edition), Vol. 8

by Takehiko Inoue

Published 12 February 2015

Musashi has returned to Kyoto one year after he last attempted to take on the mighty Yoshioka School, and the entire city is abuzz anticipating the rematch to come. When the elder disciples of the Yoshioka discover the unbelievable progress Musashi has made along the way of the sword, they plot to defeat him however they can - even if it means resorting to dishonorable means.

Vagabond (VIZBIG Edition), Vol. 9

by Takehiko Inoue

Published 12 March 2015

It's been one year since Yoshioka Denshichiro granted Musashi a reprieve for a rematch. Denshichiro may have been a better swordsman back then, but with Musashi before him now, he realizes the truly incredible strides his opponent has made in such a short period of time. By sheer force of will, a reluctant Denshichiro moves forward into the fight. And what will the deadly repercussions be for Musashi after this duel that's all but already won?

Vagabond, Volume 9

by Takehiko Inoue

Published 31 March 2004

Vagabond, Volume 10

by Takehiko Inoue

Published 1 June 2004

Vagabond (VIZBIG Edition), Vol. 10

by Takehiko Inoue

Published 9 April 2015

Musashi is at the greatest crossroads of his life. After surviving his single-handed battle against the seventy men of Yoshioka Clan, Musashi is left with an injury that may lead to the end of his sword-fighting days. Could this mean he will escape from the spiral of death and killing that has been at the very center of his being for so long, or will the way of the sword be too tempting for him to walk away from?

Vagabond (VIZBIG Edition), Vol. 11

by Takehiko Inoue

Published 7 May 2015

Real-life figure Miyamoto Musashi was the most celebrated samurai of all time. The quintessential warrior-philosopher, Musashi authored A Book of Five Rings, a classic treatise in the canon of world philosophy and military strategy. But the path to enlightenment is an endless journey, and to get there through violent means - by way of the sword - makes mere survival an even greater challenge.

After single-handedly defeating seventy bloodthirsty men from the Yoshioka clan, Musashi is at the greatest crossroads of his life - will he head toward the light and live a life among men, or will the allure of the darkness be too strong for him to resist? A chance encounter with the ferocious master, Ito Ittosai, may make the decision to live by the sword inevitable.