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Vagabond 25, edición española.
Vagabond, un manga cruento, realista y adulto sobre la vida de Musashi Miyamoto, el más importante espadachín de la historia de Japón. La obra cumbre de Takehiko Inoue, quien gracias a este título se ha convertido en uno de los autores más respetados por colegas, crítica y fandom del panorama nipón actual, recibiendo premios incluso del propio gobierno. Un estilo gráfico impactante e innovador sumado a una narrativa dinámica, convierten a Vagabond en una serie que no se debe dejar pasar. La edición española sale con el mismo formato con el cual ha sido publicado en Japón (B6, 12,8 x 18 cms.), conteniendo un promedio de 260 páginas por volumen y una extensa sección de aclaraciones de la traducción e informacion extra sobre la obra. Además los tomos vienen con varias páginas a todo color, no incluidas en la propia edición japonesa!!! Estas fueron proporcionadas para la edición de Ivrea por el mismísimo Inoue en persona.

260 pages, Paperback

First published March 23, 2007

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Takehiko Inoue (井上雄彦) is a Japanese manga artist, best known for Slam Dunk and Vagabond.

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1,267 reviews187 followers
April 27, 2022
Matahachi, you weren't looking at the real me last night. You were looking at the version of me that you've created over the past few years. The version of me inside your head. The story that you created. It affects the way you act. It's reflected in the person that you've become.

Otsu, you're always with me. But that must also be some version of you that I made up inside my head. Ultimately, we're all alone in this world.


And boy, Inoue isn’t lying. These particular monologues hit me so hard that I felt a sting in my eye, but I didn’t cry. He is so freaking right. It made me remember what happened a month ago when I saw a good friend from high school. I was so excited that I called her name and wanted to join her group for lunch. But the moment I reached her, the aura she gave me was too unpleasant that I recoiled, she isn’t smiling alright. Although, she let me join their group that I just felt awkward the whole time. I was like, ‘Oh yea, four years have passed already.’ but she's always been welcoming that I thought she'd shelter me with friendly love when she saw me again (or maybe, it was just an idea that I only put in my mind.) I was hurt and disappointed. But I guess that's reality. Although, that never stopped me from hugging her whenever I see her (it's just really fun to see friends from way back) and I guess, it's just really my personality. Anyway, enough of me, let's go back to the volume.

Finally, Takezo is reunited with Matahachi even for a bit! But, it only made my decision stronger to hate on Matahachi. He's such a jackass, I really hate him. I don’t think I'll ever learn how to love that guy. 25 volumes so far, and I still want to curse him (and his mother!!) I was actually been waiting for the Takezo and Otsu reunion but Inoue failed me again! This angst is burning me slowly, seriously! Although, it's not a major problem for me. I wouldn’t want to see Otsu hanging around too with all the dangerous fighting and the training.

Also, I'm freaking excited about the next volume! Let's see how Takezo will survive the battle of Ichijoji (versus 70 samurais!)
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237 reviews58 followers
April 16, 2024
Vagabond Volume 25


Esse volume vai dos cap 216 ao 224 e não teve ainda a luta aguardada de Musashi contra Kojiro mas por outro lado teve uma luta que eu também estava ansioso pra ver que era Musashi contra Dechiniro e cena épica em um único golpe de sua espada Musashi mostrou o quanto ele ficou mais forte desde um ano atrás quando eles se encontraram e lutaram com Musashi quase morrendo mas aqui vimos uma luta completamente diferente com o protagonista se mostrando que evoluiu muito que aprendeu um pouco o que significa ser forte espero que daqui pra frente ele possa escolher as batalhas que ele tem chance de lutar e realmente fugir de adversários que ele ainda não está pronto pra enfrentar como disseram pra ele não é errado fugir de um duelo que você não quer lutar e com isso tivemos mais um ótimo volume de Vagabond.
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293 reviews157 followers
September 17, 2021
The death of Den was really touching, Musashi even warned him to stop, too bad he died. Also 70 men???

Matahachi showed us once again that he's just the biggest fool on earth! like are we even surprised at this point?
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606 reviews142 followers
August 22, 2019
You see that face of the cover, looking down on all the imposters, wannabes and stinking trash bags? Beware: that man really is just as BADASS as he looks. Even more, perhaps.
In other news, Denshichiro’s demise was pathetic. Ueda is a disgraceful snake. Matahachi is Matahachi. The monk saves the day once again.
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440 reviews33 followers
March 21, 2021
Dallo scontro con Denshichiro in avanti il tratto si fa più approssimativo. Come in qualche volume fa mi sa che Inoue qui era un po’ stanco... ho avuto questa impressione.
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Author 20 books154 followers
August 29, 2025
Si finalmente Fortiche, el estudio que animó Arcane, adaptase Vagabond, seguramente acabaría muriendo del gusto. Magnifica la reflexión sobre el duelo y sobre el propio acto de seguir, no solo dentro de la historia sino del propio Inoue con el manga.
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907 reviews93 followers
November 3, 2024
Musashi has grown and in this volume he ponders when the cycle of killings would end , meanwhile he meets up with old friends or now foe . It was a good volume with action , nostalgia and more focus on characters and their respective relationship with each other
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September 14, 2025
“A sword can never stop being what it is.”

“Time is equal for everyone.”

“I know for sure, you're way beyond me now. The distance between us has grown insurmountable. I don't even hope to win. I'm just going to try to end your life. And if that cost me my own life, then so be it.”

“You've always remained true to yourself, and that suits you just fine.”

“I'm honored to have been defeated by you.”

“Our fate is now forever intertwined with yours, Musashi. The bond between us lies somewhere between admiration and hate.”

“I just lost a friend.”

“Matahachi. You weren't looking at the real me last night. You were looking at some version of me that you created over the past few years. That version of me inside your head. The story that you created, it affects the way you act, it's reflected in the person you've become.”

“Otsu. How did I appear to you? For me, you haven't changed at all. I was antonished. Otsu. You're always with me. But that must also be some version of you that I made up inside my head.”

“Ultimately, we're all alone in this world.”

Musashi. You've become kind. That means you're stronger. The strong are always kind.”


[Chapter #216-#224]
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268 reviews12 followers
December 19, 2022
ماتاهاشي كان يحتاج ضربة تكسر ضروسه كلهاااا
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37 reviews
September 25, 2025
''Musashi, te has vuelto amable. Significa que te estás haciendo fuerte, todos los fuertes son amables.''

Ha pasado un año y al fin la promesa del duelo se cumple. La nieve cae sobre la capital, y Miyamoto Musashi vuelve a blandir su espada. La espera parecía eterna, pero finalmente llega el día que el destino lo enfrenta a Denshichiro Yoshioka.

A pesar de los ataques frenéticos de su rival, Musashi logra ver cada movimiento, escucha incluso la respiración y el filo de la espada de su oponente. Forjado en el dolor y en el conflicto, Musashi da otro paso en su camino, y la espada del heredero Yoshioka termina quebrándose. Para Denshichiro esto es un punto de inflexión: sabe que no tiene futuro, que no podrá volver con sus discípulos ni con su familia. Apuesta entonces todo a una última carta. En ese momento, la figura de su padre, Kempou Yoshioka, se aparece ante él.

Denshichiro Yoshioka, que había creído no recibir nunca reconocimiento, descubre que su padre siempre admiró su valentía, la misma que le otorgó respeto y amor entre sus discípulos y compañeros. Esa revelación le da un sentido a su espada en el instante final. Musashi contraataca y le parte la mano, pero Denshichiro, en un acto desesperado, lo atrapa e intenta arrebatarle la vida. Musashi logra hacerse con la wakizashi de su adversario y lo hiere mortalmente. En sus últimos momentos, Denshichiro alza su espada con orgullo, sin arrepentimientos, cae como un verdadero señor y heredero de una gran casa, con la total admiración de la gente que le rodea y con el reconocimiento de su padre.

Musashi queda en pie, vencedor... ¿ha ganado de verdad de duelo? Otro duelo, otra vida arrebatada... pero lo único que siente es un vacío profundo. La victoria ya no le acerca a lo que de verdad busca. Entre las miradas acusadoras y temerosas de la multitud, Musashi se encuentra con la mirada de la persona que jamás le ha juzgado, la mujer que verdaderamente ha comprendido su dolor y su senda tan solitaria, la parte de él que ni la espiral de sangre se podrá llevar con ella.

Tras el duelo, Ueda asume el liderazgo de la familia Yoshioka como última petición de Denshichiro. Sin embargo, lo que une ahora a la casa Yoshioka con Musashi es un lazo difícil de romper, uno de respeto, hacia el guerrero, pero insignificante ante el otro: el del odio. La cacería contra él da comienzo, y el espadachín vuelve a ser arrastrado al ciclo de muertes.

Mientras tanto, Matahachi logra escapar de la cárcel de los Yoshioka y, en su huida, se reencuentra con Musashi. Allí, el hombre débil y contradictorio se muestra con total sinceridad: confiesa sus celos, su melancolía hacia tiempos mejores y su deseo de ser como aquel amigo que siempre admiró. Recuerda con dolor aquellos días en que solo eran dos muchachos ingenuos en busca de la fama. Entre lágrimas y lamentos, admite la terrible sombra que le aplastó. Musashi le responde que el hombre que tanto idealiza y admira tiene aún un largo camino que recorrer. Estas palabras hieren a Matahachi, que estalla en reproches contra Musashi y hasta contra Otsu. Ambos toman caminos distintos, dejando tras de sí una amistad tambaleándose, aunque en el fondo Matahachi carga con la culpa de sus palabras y de su trato hacia el único amigo que le queda.

Musashi parte hacía un árbol a las afueras y allí encuentra a los discípulos superiores Yoshioka planeando una trampa: setenta hombres contra un solo hombre. Musashi, consciente de que no podrá salir con vida, reflexiona sobre el peso de su historia, sobre la incapacidad de comprender su dolor por parte de la aldea Miyamoto y la abuela Hon-Iden, e incluso como lo vería Otsu ahora mismo. Sin embargo, baja del árbol y confronta a Ueda y los Yoshioka, pero aparace el monje Takuan, lo que hace que Ueda posponga la trampa, lo que hace que Musashi se quede con el monje.

''Musashi, te has vuelto amable, todos los fuertes son amables.''

Las palabras de Takuan suenan con fuerza dentro de Musashi, la propia amabilidad puede ser un componente o sinónimo de la fuerza, igual que blandir la espada con técnica, la amabilidad o la compasión también pueden ser expresiones de verdadera fortaleza, cosa que Musashi ha estado omitiendo o eso creía él...

Musashi planea huir... pero finalmente se da la vuelta y marcha hacia la emboscada de los setenta Yoshioka ¿A qué se debe ese cambio de parecer tan repentino? ¿Qué busca Musashi en esta masacre inminente? Lo que no sabe que ese enfrentamiento lo arrastrará otra vez al abismo más profundo, al peldaño más bajo de la espiral de muerte que lo persigue desde siempre.


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3,455 reviews95 followers
December 5, 2021
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650 reviews47 followers
July 20, 2024
"Matahachi, you weren't looking at the real me last night. You were looking at the version of me that you've created over the past few years. The version of me inside your head. The story that you created. It affects the way you act. It's reflected in the person that you've become.

Otsu, you're always with me. But that must also be some version of you that I made up inside my head. Ultimately, we're all alone in this world."


Inoue has this insane view point in living the life and he is spot on! Additionally, the reunion between Musashi and Matahachi leaves a bad taste in the mouth considering what Matahachi has become (or was he like that from the childhood?)
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901 reviews16 followers
February 24, 2020
Aunque el final de la pelea con Denshichiro medio ya se sabía porque Inoue lo mostró hace unos capítulos, igual tiene peso y es emocionante, y por lo que se ve la consecuencia va a ser un ataque en masa de los Yoshioka, que quieren intentar vengar a sus maestros y recobrar su prestigio.

Justo cuando uno piensa que Matahachi no puede ser más despreciable y le pone la cereza al postre, este tipo parece que no tiene límites.
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25 reviews
December 10, 2023
"Todas las personas verdaderamente fuertes son amables" la frase que me llamó la atención para empezar esta maravillosa obra y que ahora tiene tanto sentido. Solo uno decide si quiere ser un Musashi o un Matahachi.

"Tú no me viste a mí anoche. Tú estabas viendo al yo que creaste en los pocos años que estuvimos separados. Aquel yo en tu mente, la historia en tu mente. Esa historia refleja tu propio ser, tu verdadero ser."
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69 reviews
September 24, 2022
Me gusta el crecimiento de Musashi y su madurez, y no puedo creer que en verdad vaya a esa pelea tan en desventaja! Pero espero una gran carnicería. Matahachi sigue dándome lastima, y pensar que Takezo no le guarda rencor por todo lo qué pasó, per que bueno que le bajaron los humos al empezar a hablar mal de Otsu, te lo merecías!
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2,814 reviews40 followers
September 24, 2024
The rest of the Yoshioka school are kind of punks, but Denshichiro's fight is cool. We also get Musashi and Matahachi actually meet! After all this time! And Matahachi, finding the one person who actually could care about him, continues to be a scumbag. I love to hate that dude, but it does inspire a level of reflection in Musashi I really enjoy.
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211 reviews4 followers
March 24, 2021
Inoe really about to give us an iconic "one man against a 100" fight a la Berserk and I'm here for it. I believe Musashi can fight 70 dudes on his own. I'm ready for the hype. Loved seeing Otsu, Jotaro and Takuan back as well.
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29 reviews
July 6, 2022
Denshichiro Vs Mussashi.
It was a good fight but The death of Den was really touching, Musashi even warned him to stop, too bad he died. Mussashi against 70 :) is on another level :)
Great volume and artwork!!!
one of the best volume no doubt....
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403 reviews10 followers
February 4, 2024
" أنا وحيد لطالما كنت كذلك"
ولكنك لست كذلك يا عزيزي انت فقط مسكين لا تدرك الأشخاص الذي يعتزون بك بقلوبهم
"موساشي لقد أصبحت أكثر طيبة وازدت قوة أيضا كل الأقوياء لطفاء"
هذا صحيح أيضا الزرعة صحت يا أولاد 💜
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24 reviews
August 20, 2025
"Matahachi...You weren't looking at the real me last night. You were looking at some version of me that you created over the past few years. That version of me that you created...the story that you created... it affects the way you act. It's reflected in the person you've become"
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6,000 reviews51 followers
August 29, 2019
Really awesome samurai manga!! Lots of awesome fights, love the story and art 😻😻⛩⚔️😁❤️❤️
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13 reviews1 follower
November 21, 2020
Musashi vs Denshichiro

Matahachi’s appearance in the chapter is less fun to read. I disliked him but I am hoping that he will eventually realize his flaws and make amends.
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226 reviews2 followers
May 15, 2022
4.6
أخيراً موساشي لاحظ الذات الحقيقية لمتاهاتشي، و مو بس كذا الصورة وعقدته،
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