The Climber, Vol. 13

孤高の人 [Kokō no Hito] #13

by Shin'ichi Sakamoto, Jirō Nitta (Original Story)

Tra lavoro e vita familiare, Buntaro inizia finalmente a dedicarsi alle relazioni sociali, sentendosi appagato. Finisce così per rinunciare alla sua sfida al k2, ma quando gli giunge un invito da parte di Takemura, che nel frattempo non aveva smesso di dedicarsi alla scalata, le "montagne innevate" che vivevano ancora dentro di lui riprendono a perseguitarlo!

Genres: Manga, Sports, Seinen, Drama, Japan, Bande Dessinée, Comics Manga

196 pages, Paperback

First published December 17, 2010

About the author

Sakamoto Shin'ichi (坂本眞一) is a Japanese mangaka.
He is mostly famous for his series Innocent and Innocent Rouge.
He is currently working on #DRCL midnight children based on the classic by Bram Stoker.

Reviews

[aleksandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25/5

I knew he would go back, because I think it’s impossible for someone who has dedicated such a great part of his life to something he loves to just walk away. But I can only hope that, in the end, he will have both loves in his life.

[Kynthos-the-Archer (Kyn) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could understand Mori's desire to return to mountaineering, it's etched too deep into his bones. If he let go of his dream of conquering the K2 East-Face now, all his previous efforts and hardships becomes meaningless and it would be the biggest regret he had to live with for the rest of his life. Some would say he shouldn't start a family if he couldn't be there for them. I agree, but life isn't straightforward and you can't time when you fall in love with someone, wouldn't know when your destined other half would show up. Greedy or not lets face the facts... we only get to live once and it is part of our natural instinct to pursue happiness, that is a given thing. 

If I truly love someone, would I hold him back from pursuing his joy and happiness? Could I justify for taking away his light? Would we truly be happy together then? Can I be happy knowing that I am the one who made that mark of regret? Mori is now facing the greatest trial in his life - a test between family and his dream. 

How do you choose between your family and your dream? How does Mori decides between mountains or his family? Volume 13 is very thought provoking, it reminds me of the meaning of love and sacrifice -- that love does not mean ownership. Love is freedom. Love is all selflessness. This is another life-changing chapter for Mori kun. It's an important chapter he needs closure on before he could truly move on with his life. The Mori kun now is no longer alone, he would now have to measure his risk taking carefully. No longer could he surrender himself as freely as before or could he lie down with his friend to await death. Having responsibility gives you strength but it's a double-edged sword especially when it could take away your confidence and concentration while mountaineering.



* Reviewed on June 27th, 2014

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[Olivier Pols]

Mori ga nu geen gekke capriolen uithalen 😨

[clo · Rating 4 out of 5]

this mf is gonna get himself killed isnt he💔💔💔

[Dani Wladdimiro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Este volumen me gustó muchísimo porque transmite la sensación de observar a alguien que ha logrado rehabilitarse de una adicción o de aquello que le hacía daño. Ves cómo esa persona ha ido mejorando su vida: se ha casado, tiene un trabajo estable, su esposa lo ama, su familia empieza a crecer, y todo parece marchar sobre ruedas. Pero entonces aparece ese personaje que le ofrece la oportunidad de volver a ese lugar de confort, aunque prohibido al mismo tiempo.

La pregunta que plantea es muy interesante: ¿cuánto estarías dispuesto a dar por volver a sentir esa cercanía con lo divino? Esa sensación de llegar a la cima de una montaña y sentirte uno con la naturaleza. Es una reflexión poderosa que encierra muchas capas.

Aunque no me agrada para nada el personaje de Takemura, ya que representa esa relación tóxica que solo incita a la autodestrucción, creo que su inclusión es acertada para el viaje del protagonista. Es un elemento que pone a prueba su crecimiento y plantea preguntas sobre la tentación de regresar a hábitos o experiencias del pasado, aun sabiendo los riesgos que conllevan.

[Jero Fachero · Rating 4 out of 5]

No es de los tomos mas interesantes ya que parece que por fin se plantea una vida feliz y corriente Mori, me agrada pensar que tuvo una pausa en su vida sobre el escalado y pueda tener una vida tranquila, un trabajo estable y una familia. No dura mucho esto ya que por fin se le presenta la oportunidad de escalar la cara este del K2 como siempre añoró y probablemente sea el climax de la trama, pero no me gustó la forma en la que se evitó hablar de los sentimientos de su novia y las consecuencias al respecto acerca de mentirle sobre lo mas importante en toda la trama, ahora tenes una familia que cuidar no te podes hacer el boludo sobre un viaje mortal de 3 o 4 meses, es como si sus acciones no tuvieran consecuencias o como si no le importase.

[Brandon · Rating 5 out of 5]

His long-awaited return to climbing! Please oh please let him live, he finally got some happiness and he deserves both the family and the ability to climb things. Though I love how his desire to climb is almost haunting him, pulling him back into it.

[Kurtis Burkhardt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really great rock climbing manga, pretty great art and loving the story so far😁😻🧗‍♂️🧗‍♀️

[Olive rigsby · Rating 4 out of 5]

please oh my god please do not let this have a sad ending

[Recep · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Bingus Boingus · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Vee · Rating 5 out of 5]

un tome comme on les aime 🥺🥺

[Omar Villafane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Follow thy intuition 🧗🏼‍♂️

[Emil Vartušek · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Caleb Benjamin · Rating 4 out of 5]

SO hyped for K2!!! I really hope Mori does not die :(. Poor Hana and baby

[Абрахам Хосебр · Rating 5 out of 5]

Волосянистий disciple провокує свого наставника на selfdefience. Ходіння линвою, родження дитятка.

[Pedro Faria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh God, it's coming... I just know he's gonna die.

[Carlos Eguren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Qué intensos son los alpinistas.

[Ohagi · Rating 4 out of 5]

transition volume. you just know he won't be able to just settle down

amazing how he just solved the logistics in like a month to go to K2 (we've come far ig)

[Xirimoya · Rating 5 out of 5]

NOOOI quiero q sea feliz lloro

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Takemura came back posted up like Eren😭