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Hagakure: El código del samurái
Un joven samurái busca el consejo de un viejo y experimentado guerrero que se ha convertido en un monje zen. Así comienzan una serie de enseñanzas memorables, cuentos de samuráis y de guerreros famosos y su esfuerzo por no desviarse del Camino. Con cada anécdota, el joven no solo aprenderá lo que significa ser un samurái, sino también lo que es el sentido del deber, el coraje, la justicia, la lealtad y el honor.
Basado en la traducción realizada por William Scott Wilson del clásico japonés del siglo XVIII, esta es la primera vez que se versiona en cómic el que es considerado el más influyente de todos los tratados de samuráis, una obra que deleitará por igual a los fans del manga y a todo aquel interesado en la cultura japonesa.
Basado en la traducción realizada por William Scott Wilson del clásico japonés del siglo XVIII, esta es la primera vez que se versiona en cómic el que es considerado el más influyente de todos los tratados de samuráis, una obra que deleitará por igual a los fans del manga y a todo aquel interesado en la cultura japonesa.
144 pages, Paperback
First published December 24, 2010
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Sean Michael Wilson
79 books85 followersSean Michael Wilson is a comic book writer from Scotland. He has had around 30 books published with a variety of US, UK and Japanese publishers, including: a comic book version of A Christmas Carol ('Best of 2008’, Sunday Times), AX:alternative manga ( 'Best ten books of 2010’, Publishers Weekly), Parecomic (with an introduction by Noam Chomsky, his first contribution to a book in graphic form). He is currently writing books for big Japanese publisher Kodansha, being the only British writer to do so. In fact, he is the only pro manga writer from Britain who lives in Japan. He is also the editor of the critically acclaimed collection 'AX:alternative manga' (Publishers Weekly's 'Best ten books of 2010' and nominated for a Harvey award).
Working with various Japanese artists he has written a unique line of Japanese history/martial arts/Samurai books, including The Book of Five Rings, Secrets of the Ninja, The 47 Ronin, and Cold Mountain (winner of China Comic and Animation Competition 2015 ‘Best Overseas Comic’ award). In 2016 his book 'The Faceless Ghost' was nominated for an Eisner Award. In 2017 he became the first British person to receive an International Manga Award from the Japanese Government. In 2019 his book 'The Many Not the Few' was launched by the Labour Party leader in an event in the Houses of Parliament. In 2020 he received the Scottish Samurai Award from an association promoting connections between Japan and Scotland.
He does comic books outside the normal superhero/fantasy brands, going into areas such as history, biography, drama, and social issues, often in collaboration with universities, charities and book publishers. He often gives lectures and talks about comics in schools and colleges, and writes articles for such places as The Japan Times, The London Economic and The Herald Scotland.
Working with various Japanese artists he has written a unique line of Japanese history/martial arts/Samurai books, including The Book of Five Rings, Secrets of the Ninja, The 47 Ronin, and Cold Mountain (winner of China Comic and Animation Competition 2015 ‘Best Overseas Comic’ award). In 2016 his book 'The Faceless Ghost' was nominated for an Eisner Award. In 2017 he became the first British person to receive an International Manga Award from the Japanese Government. In 2019 his book 'The Many Not the Few' was launched by the Labour Party leader in an event in the Houses of Parliament. In 2020 he received the Scottish Samurai Award from an association promoting connections between Japan and Scotland.
He does comic books outside the normal superhero/fantasy brands, going into areas such as history, biography, drama, and social issues, often in collaboration with universities, charities and book publishers. He often gives lectures and talks about comics in schools and colleges, and writes articles for such places as The Japan Times, The London Economic and The Herald Scotland.
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January 8, 2024
Manga version of the Hagakure...read it at the same time you read the book. Give this book to someone who is starting out on their martial arts journey; it will help them focus on some of the more intangible aspects of MA that (so often) are ignored in todays 'get ready to test for your next colored belt' focus so many schools have today.
February 21, 2018
Hi all, I am the writer of this book, thanks for your nice reviews here.
"If you have any interest in samurai especially about Japanese perspective and the Bushido code of that time... but you don't feel that you are up to reading the actual book, then definitely recommend checking out "Hagakure: The Code of the Samurai - The Manga Edition". Definitely recommended!" - Denis A Amith, Kindle.
Please check out some of our other adaptions of Japanese classics and history - we have done 13 now! Such as our book about to come out in April 2018, ’The Satsuma Rebellion’
More pages from the book can be seen here:
https://seanmichaelwilson.weebly.com/...
Thanks, Sean
"If you have any interest in samurai especially about Japanese perspective and the Bushido code of that time... but you don't feel that you are up to reading the actual book, then definitely recommend checking out "Hagakure: The Code of the Samurai - The Manga Edition". Definitely recommended!" - Denis A Amith, Kindle.
Please check out some of our other adaptions of Japanese classics and history - we have done 13 now! Such as our book about to come out in April 2018, ’The Satsuma Rebellion’
More pages from the book can be seen here:
https://seanmichaelwilson.weebly.com/...
Thanks, Sean
March 27, 2015
Hagakure - The Code of The Samurai
If you have seen the movie Ghost Dog you have been introduced to the Hagakure. If you have studied the Bushido in any form, then no doubt you have come across this work. Profound and misunderstood at the same time. A lifetime treat to unravel slowly and deliberately. READ THIS BOOK if the old ways of the blade call you
The warrior rule in Japan lasted from 1160 to 1868. In 1710 Tsunetomo Yamamoto began dictating perhaps one of the best known and least understood books on the Way of the Warrior- The Hagakure. This is the Code of the Samurai.
The book is a collection of parables that point towards the Samurai life. It begins with a young scribe who comes to an old master looking for a unique education, and boy does he get one.
In this edition which is adapted by Sean Micheal Wilson - the old wisdom stories are bought to life in anime/illustrations, making it a real pleasure to read.
The book is divided into firve chapters 1)The Way of the Samurai 2) Loyalty 3)Revenge 4)Kaishaku and Seppaku 5) Sincerity
Way of The Samurai: - book of Kokendenju. Several anecdotes that illustrate the path less travelled. Lesson 1:Matters of Great Concern should be treated lightly 2: Learning when to be ruthless and when to retire 3: Making fun of others is beneath a Samurai 4: Samurai does not ignore rude behavior
Loyalty:- 1: to the present moment 2: being kind to ones retainers 3: Not to seek wealth and fame for its own sake 4:the geneology story 5:Staying humble at heart
Revenge:- Revenge is beautiful act 2: Avoiding shame by embracing death 3: How to take proper revenge
Kaishaku and Seppaku : 1:The right way to cut heads 2:NO fame for a good cut, but a lifetime of disgrace for a bad one
Sincerity: 1:Sincerity is the way of heaven and is instinctive
If you are into MA you will lobe this book, if you study the old ways then BUY THIS COMIC book version. If you are fascinated by the Japanese ways, and or anime, you will really enjoy this adaptation.
Mahipal Lunia
www.TheRenaissancePath.com
www.MahipalLuniaOutloud.com
www.RadicalChangeGroup.com
If you have seen the movie Ghost Dog you have been introduced to the Hagakure. If you have studied the Bushido in any form, then no doubt you have come across this work. Profound and misunderstood at the same time. A lifetime treat to unravel slowly and deliberately. READ THIS BOOK if the old ways of the blade call you
The warrior rule in Japan lasted from 1160 to 1868. In 1710 Tsunetomo Yamamoto began dictating perhaps one of the best known and least understood books on the Way of the Warrior- The Hagakure. This is the Code of the Samurai.
The book is a collection of parables that point towards the Samurai life. It begins with a young scribe who comes to an old master looking for a unique education, and boy does he get one.
In this edition which is adapted by Sean Micheal Wilson - the old wisdom stories are bought to life in anime/illustrations, making it a real pleasure to read.
The book is divided into firve chapters 1)The Way of the Samurai 2) Loyalty 3)Revenge 4)Kaishaku and Seppaku 5) Sincerity
Way of The Samurai: - book of Kokendenju. Several anecdotes that illustrate the path less travelled. Lesson 1:Matters of Great Concern should be treated lightly 2: Learning when to be ruthless and when to retire 3: Making fun of others is beneath a Samurai 4: Samurai does not ignore rude behavior
Loyalty:- 1: to the present moment 2: being kind to ones retainers 3: Not to seek wealth and fame for its own sake 4:the geneology story 5:Staying humble at heart
Revenge:- Revenge is beautiful act 2: Avoiding shame by embracing death 3: How to take proper revenge
Kaishaku and Seppaku : 1:The right way to cut heads 2:NO fame for a good cut, but a lifetime of disgrace for a bad one
Sincerity: 1:Sincerity is the way of heaven and is instinctive
If you are into MA you will lobe this book, if you study the old ways then BUY THIS COMIC book version. If you are fascinated by the Japanese ways, and or anime, you will really enjoy this adaptation.
Mahipal Lunia
www.TheRenaissancePath.com
www.MahipalLuniaOutloud.com
www.RadicalChangeGroup.com
January 13, 2014
In many ways, I think that this version builds upon the writings of Tsunetomo by adding a picturesque clarity. The simplicity of the style that William Scott Wilson's classic English translation has is nothing to shy away from, however, I was interested in how the manga adaptation would work for such a classic of philosophy. The result... I think it works very well. Alongside the previous, 'The Book of Five Rings', I think this carries the momentum forward in a very good way *without* sacrificing the style of the original. Once again, I was dumbstruck by the beauty of the ending of the book.
September 23, 2014
This was a wonderful version of the classic philosophies of Tsunetomo! Every child should be given this book when they are in grade school in order to learn how to carry themselves honorably throughout life. I will NEVER give up this book!
February 11, 2016
ADAPTACIÓN AL CÓMIC DE UN CLÁSICO PARA ACERCARSE AL CAMINO DEL GUERRERO SIN GRANDES COMPLICACIONES
Si quieres informarte sobre la filosofía y la forma de vida de los míticos guerreros Samurais, el famoso Bushido o “camino del guerrero”, hay dos libros clásicos que recogen su esencia, “Hagakure” de Yamamoto Tsunetomo y “El libro de los cinco anillos” de Miyamoto Musashi. Ahora bien, si lo que quieres es acercarte un poco al asunto, pero sin demasiadas complicaciones, entonces no será mala idea que le eches un vistazo a esta adaptación al lenguaje del cómic del “Hagakure”, que además cuenta con un epílogo de William Scott Wilson, el más conocido, y probablemente mejor, traductor al inglés de la literatura japonesa clásica, y más concretamente de los textos clásicos de Bushido. Su presencia en este cómic, no sólo se limita al epílogo, que ya supone en sí mismo un respaldo del gran especialista al trabajo del ilustrador y adaptador, sino que además, la propia adaptación del texto se ha hecho a partir de la traducción al inglés de Scott Wilson.
Cuando acabes este “Hagakure” en cómic, sabrás algo más acerca del camino del guerrero, del especial sentido del honor que regía el comportamiento de los samuráis, de su alto concepto de la lealtad, y de cómo usaban la violencia de una manera fría y controlada, tanto que al occidental del siglo XXI le puede resultar chocante, por no decir cruel.
Los dibujos están bien, correctos, sin grandes alardes, al servicio de texto, que en este caso, más que en otros, es fundamental.
Si quieres informarte sobre la filosofía y la forma de vida de los míticos guerreros Samurais, el famoso Bushido o “camino del guerrero”, hay dos libros clásicos que recogen su esencia, “Hagakure” de Yamamoto Tsunetomo y “El libro de los cinco anillos” de Miyamoto Musashi. Ahora bien, si lo que quieres es acercarte un poco al asunto, pero sin demasiadas complicaciones, entonces no será mala idea que le eches un vistazo a esta adaptación al lenguaje del cómic del “Hagakure”, que además cuenta con un epílogo de William Scott Wilson, el más conocido, y probablemente mejor, traductor al inglés de la literatura japonesa clásica, y más concretamente de los textos clásicos de Bushido. Su presencia en este cómic, no sólo se limita al epílogo, que ya supone en sí mismo un respaldo del gran especialista al trabajo del ilustrador y adaptador, sino que además, la propia adaptación del texto se ha hecho a partir de la traducción al inglés de Scott Wilson.
Cuando acabes este “Hagakure” en cómic, sabrás algo más acerca del camino del guerrero, del especial sentido del honor que regía el comportamiento de los samuráis, de su alto concepto de la lealtad, y de cómo usaban la violencia de una manera fría y controlada, tanto que al occidental del siglo XXI le puede resultar chocante, por no decir cruel.
Los dibujos están bien, correctos, sin grandes alardes, al servicio de texto, que en este caso, más que en otros, es fundamental.
April 30, 2016
The first time I read it I felt so disturbed, I had to put it away for a while. I took it up again after half a year, and I could then get the gist behind all the cuttings and blood. Gee, how people change in just 6 months. For better? Not sure...
March 5, 2018
It's well illustrated. I don't agree with much of it (they seem to think killing is okay much more often than I do) but that's the Hagakure not the version
December 20, 2018
Very cool version of the Hagakure if you're familiar with the original work. If you also entertain a taste for Manga or comics in general, definitely a good way to revisit the Hagakure.
July 22, 2024
Me gustó mucho este manga, la ambientación esta muy bien cuidada, esto claro se da, porque el autor vivía en esa época, pero también se ve un gran trabajo por parte de la ilustradora y el traductor. Es sumamente interesante ver como se vivía en ese momento en Japón, como era su organización social, las funciones que tenían ciertos cargos en especifico, el valor que tenía la vida, el honor y la servidumbre. Fue una experiencia enriquecedora para mi ver estos cuentos históricos que utilizaban hechos reales para cimentarse y que mostraban el pensamiento que tenía el autor y también una parte de la población de la época. Pero, considero que el libro tiene ciertas fallas como una lectora extranjera. Los japoneses entiende mejor el contexto social e histórico del manga porque han tomado clases de historia sobre esto, pero una como extranjera puedo decir que no termine de entender todo el panorama. Creo que el libro esta bien como una introducción, pero puede llegar a ser algo complicado entender ciertas enseñanzas, eventos históricos y nombres. Aun así, creo que es un manga muy bueno y pienso volver a leerlo para estar más clara sobre estas ideas que se me complicaron entender. Como ya antes he dicho hay ciertos temas que son confusos para una extranjera, pero creo que el mensaje final esta muy bien plasmado y es un poco más fácil de asimilar.
March 11, 2024
“There is something to be learned from a rainstorm. When meeting with a sudden shower, you try not to get wet and run quickly along the road. But doing such things as passing under the eaves of houses, you still get wet. When you are resolved from the beginning, you will not be perplexed, though you will still get the same soaking. This understanding extends to everything.”
Second reading of the Hagakure, truly a manly book, if there ever was one. Yamamoto Tsunetomo came from a generation that had seen war and violence, which is why he was so clearly disappointed by the younger generation's weakness and softness, which is quite relevant in our time as well.
Second reading of the Hagakure, truly a manly book, if there ever was one. Yamamoto Tsunetomo came from a generation that had seen war and violence, which is why he was so clearly disappointed by the younger generation's weakness and softness, which is quite relevant in our time as well.
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August 1, 2022Hagakure: The Code of the Samurai; The Manga Edition, Yamamoto Tsunetomo, adapted by Sean Michael Wilson, et al. I read a full translation on which this manga is based several years ago, & as way of compliment, it does a very good job of illustrating (pun intended) the way of the samurai, as counterintuitive as it may sound, by reducing the verbiage & examples from the original text.
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August 25, 2024
Manga que busca exponer de forma entendible los principios del código samurái según Yamamoto Tsunetomo. Quizás se debe leer el texto original para entender en profundidad las ideas principales que se evidencian, pero dentro de todo es una edición interesante que ayuda a acercarse a una época que conozco en parte y me gusta el formato relato donde se explican los valores del mundo samurái.
April 26, 2025
Si bien el manga está adaptado conservando su originalidad tanto de la obra en qué se basa y manteniendo la vestimenta típica del Japón , los personajes son muy similares unos del otro y confunde enormemente, eso que soy lector de manga de varios años me confundí bastante al entender quien era quien . lo importante es la enseñanza que deja esta obra .
April 26, 2023
No me ha gustado nada, se podría leer en una tarde pero me costo bastante ponerme.
April 3, 2020
Nunca Hagakure fue mejor adaptado para jóvenes "samuráis"
September 21, 2014
This review is for the manga adaptation by Sean Michael Wilson and Chie Kutsuwada.
Having not read the original, it's hard for me to judge this book, but taken on its own it seems to paint a rather screwed up picture of bushido. Not that there weren't some seriously screwed up elements to the samurai code.
The main thing this book left me with is a desire to read the full text to see if there are subtleties that I'm missing. After that I should be able to come back and update this review.
Update: I've now read a translation of the Hagakure by Alexander Bennett, and I have to say that this manga version seems to really distort the original by focusing so much on the most violent entries. The majority of the original deals with more mundane matters, but the manga picks out all the most violent anecdotes while ignoring those that actually make up the bulk of the original work.
Having not read the original, it's hard for me to judge this book, but taken on its own it seems to paint a rather screwed up picture of bushido. Not that there weren't some seriously screwed up elements to the samurai code.
The main thing this book left me with is a desire to read the full text to see if there are subtleties that I'm missing. After that I should be able to come back and update this review.
Update: I've now read a translation of the Hagakure by Alexander Bennett, and I have to say that this manga version seems to really distort the original by focusing so much on the most violent entries. The majority of the original deals with more mundane matters, but the manga picks out all the most violent anecdotes while ignoring those that actually make up the bulk of the original work.
March 21, 2011
Loved the "manga" presentation of excerpts from the book of Hagakure, but I did not much care for the artwork.
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