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Oct 24, 2008 5:18 AM
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wow the art looks great anyway the manga looks interesting i will stick with it
Sep 13, 2009 2:52 PM
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Bit confused about what's going on, but it's only the first chapter. I'm interested in knowing how Takezo can fight so well against those samurai.
Oct 3, 2009 6:37 PM
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the art was so detailed I was drooling/ love the violence ;)

RtheO
Nov 12, 2009 2:44 PM
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That was really violent, I liked this mature and tragic in the crual edo period.
It reminded a lot of Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuioku Hen.
Mar 19, 2010 12:35 AM
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Love at first sight. Read 18 volumes in about 5 days. I don't think I've even enjoyed another manga (or a book) like I've enjoyed this one. The art is just beautiful. I'm surprised Inoue's ability/gift/dexterity to use a brush; reminds me of old Japanese manuscripts the way the brush strokes are made. There's no specific part (art, story, characters, etc...) that this story shines. Every point is its strong point. Argh, I'm going to far...

...this was amazing though. Great first chapter.
Aug 14, 2010 11:40 AM
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Looks really great. I have a feeling that reading this won't be a waste of time.
Aug 5, 2013 11:49 PM
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Heard a lot of people were praising it to be very good manga and I'll give it a read.
Nov 18, 2013 4:35 AM
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Just started reading this. It looks very interesting. I guess this manga really deserves those praises.

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Dec 14, 2013 8:11 PM
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The art is really incredible, I'm regretting picking up this only now.
I will also give a chance to Inoue's others work.
Dec 22, 2013 12:22 PM

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It's not bad, I guess I have to read more to get the idea better.
Nov 16, 2014 6:24 PM

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that was pretty cool
"Urushibara Ruka. The mannerisms and voice of a woman... No... More feminine than any woman. But he's a guy. Taller than Mayuri, but so very thin... But he's a guy. Looks great in a miko outfit... But he's a guy. It's already twilight And yet, it's so hot. The cicadas are crying. But... He's a guy."
May 13, 2015 7:21 PM

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Cool start,amazing art and the beginning of a long journey :p
Jun 12, 2015 10:00 PM

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Welp, I finally decided to start this series and so far, it has my attention with the violence and main character. I hope we learn a lot more about Musashi as I find him to be an interesting character already based on first impressions.
Nov 28, 2015 8:11 PM

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So now i'm wondering which of the two Miyamoto Mushashi is.
Mar 11, 2016 6:05 AM

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Wow, that was a pretty impressive first chapter. Reminds me a lot of Kingdom.
Sep 6, 2016 8:29 AM

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Great first chapter. Can't believe the same guy that blessed us with Slam Dunk wrote this bloody manga.

Art was great as always, Inoue is a fuckin genius.
Sep 17, 2017 7:21 PM
🥊 CHAMPION 🥊

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Shinmen Takezo and Matahachi, two samurais that survives a battle now have to scapes! Bloody first chapter full of RAGE!!!
Will the strange girl try to kill both?
Apr 2, 2018 8:20 AM

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This is a series that immediately pulls you in with the way the mangaka writes with his artwork. What you see is what you get here and it's truly a beaut.
May 20, 2020 2:17 AM

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beautiful drawing and the setting is interesting. Will stick with the manga
“Life is a constant process of dying.”
May 28, 2020 12:36 PM
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Everyone said this manga is the best manga ever but I think not. Please tell me your opinion about this manga.
May 28, 2020 12:37 PM
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Aug 2019
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Everyone said this manga is the best manga ever but I think not. Please tell me your opinion about this manga.
Nov 21, 2020 5:32 AM
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Jul 2018
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Finally starting this. The art is good, despite being made on 2008.
Nov 29, 2020 1:37 AM
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Gonna give this another go
Oct 10, 2021 7:43 PM

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Finished Blade of the Immortal a couple of days ago, and Slam Dunk before that. This seems to be a perfect follow-up!
Dec 18, 2021 10:26 AM
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Very much looking forward to seeing how takezo develops
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.”

Dec 26, 2021 2:39 PM

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Beautiful art for a first chapter, really hoping to see it this good during later chapters, same goes for beautiful and bloody fight moments that feel realistic enough
Apr 1, 2022 5:59 AM

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so I finally decided to read vagabond and yeah the first chapter was quite interesting and the artwork is really beautiful too, gonna read the second chapter for what happens next
Jun 27, 2022 11:34 PM

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had some free time .. decided to re-read this masterpiece


crazy how much lore this first chapter has .. but no spoilers ;)


Musashi really out here killing people with rocks , sticks , and trees ... these were his savage days indeed


this may be the most bearable Matahachi all story .. for those who've read you know he becomes pretty shit from this point on ...


time to enjoy another Inoue classic !!
Jul 13, 2022 7:00 AM
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a chapter in and we are already flung into the perils of war during the edo period
Jul 15, 2022 8:09 AM

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Just started it and the art lives up to its name
Sep 22, 2022 6:42 AM
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Dec 2021
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it was pretty cool
Oct 16, 2022 2:34 PM
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Feb 2020
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really cool. Recomendo
Oct 24, 2022 6:40 AM
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May 2020
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Have feelings this will get an anime adaptation
Nov 17, 2022 3:36 AM
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Oct 2021
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Nice character introduction
Nov 18, 2022 9:35 AM

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I've read Berserk and the next best manga from what I've heard is Vagabond. The artwork's pretty different and good. I've heard people say stuff about this being a manga that cannot be animated and also this has got a 9+ rating on mal. So why not give it a try? So far so good. The story's promising and everything else is great too. Let's see how this goes.
Mar 8, 2023 11:26 PM
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Was a bit confusing, but started a great lil arc
Apr 16, 2023 1:25 PM

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I've been wanting to read this for a while now and I'm very happy I finally got around to it. My expectations are incredibly high
Apr 21, 2023 6:39 PM
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Oct 2020
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this is going to be a good one
Aug 31, 2023 11:06 AM

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Finally starting this masterpiece.
Mar 12, 7:56 AM
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Amazing art
Promising début
Takezo is a bit interesting
May 1, 7:05 PM
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Officially starting the reread again. I think it's been about 3 years since I first read this amazing story. A lot has changed. Due to the nature of time I've forgotten a fair bit of plot devices but I will always remember being enthralled by this incredible work. I've since read a couple decent and lauded works of manga, and with this reread I hope to gain an even better understanding and overall appreciation for the artwork, story, and motifs I can apply to my personal life even more than that very first time. Maybe this wont be the last time I pop up on this chapter 1 post with another reread comment, but to whoever reads this, have fun, enjoy the process, and take as many meaningful messages you can from this masterpiece.

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It’s time to ditch the text file.
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