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@TsumumuMumugyu5 жыл бұрын
Inoue is going through his own personal farming arc
@Peng0103 жыл бұрын
In a way, all of us are having our own farming arc.
@FeliX-TobiYahs-C3 жыл бұрын
As an artist I understand completely what he means.. It's hard to draw if you don't feel like it. You can but it's not as enjoyable as completely enjoying what you create. Especially being a perfectionist it can really stress you out, even if it's not terrible, to know you could have done it better but didn't. Alot of times I feel my work is rushed because I forced and fought this feeling instead of going with the flow and drawing from inspiration.. Since he's way more talented than I, it must be a more intense experience than I can imagine
@chilledmenace10536 жыл бұрын
Vagabond fans and berserk fans have something in common......... Oh sorry my mind went on a hiatus
@kamrdpencil21836 жыл бұрын
Joshua Bryant Hunter x Hunter as well
@sernoddicusthegallant69866 жыл бұрын
try being an ASOIAF fan... seven... fucking... years...
@moebiusjdx72886 жыл бұрын
You mean Hiatus X Hiatus?
@mazi15976 жыл бұрын
Berserk doesn't even compare to Vagabond in terms of hiatus. Takehiko even has a second masterpiece that's also currently on hiatus.
@rolan59486 жыл бұрын
Jonas S I think you’ve got it mixed up. Berserk is actually the worst when it comes to hiatuses because Berserk is is the only long running series Miura has worked on while Inoues worked on several and barely struggles with this deadlines. Miura is almost ALWAYS late for deadlines
@vagabundo16004 жыл бұрын
In the portrayal of the character Matahachi when he's old an telling stories of Musashi to people on the streets for money. He seems to be annoyed by the people only wanting to know about sword fights and killing. That for me is a criticism from Inoue to the readers that want only a generic story and forgetting about the grow and philosophy of the character.
@MrHungryforbeats4 жыл бұрын
You’re spot on brother
@AnananasFanta3 жыл бұрын
I wanna know what Musashi learned about fighting, life and love in the end 🙁 can I find it from some book?
@protocetus4993 жыл бұрын
Aint Matahachi died on sekigahara?
@Oscar126403 жыл бұрын
@@AnananasFanta the manga has "based on x novel" all over it, of course you can
@antokarman20642 жыл бұрын
@@AnananasFanta why not read the book based on his teaching, the book of five rings. It's a famous japanese literature written in the 17th century
@ptr44105 жыл бұрын
The farming arc was the only arc in the story that legitimetely made me cry. It's the best written arc in vagabond imo. And the most important for takezou's development.
@watamesshepherdjesuschrist67924 жыл бұрын
That also happened in Vinland Saga.
@bugandoamente2513 жыл бұрын
@@watamesshepherdjesuschrist6792 they both had a really good farming arc, but in terms of character development and philosophy, Vagabond farming arc is better, but in general, both arcs stand out really good in such a beautiful way that is really hard to describe
@taetm88683 жыл бұрын
@@watamesshepherdjesuschrist6792 vinland farming arc was garbage that girl, i forgot her name, the slave owner older son and snake were the only interesting characters
@taetm88683 жыл бұрын
My favorite arc was his fight against that bald boy
@chizzle26326 жыл бұрын
Man people didn't like that farmer arc? I loved it. The best thing about vagabond is how Inoue applies a unique and deep philosophy behind the generic "I must become the best samurai" storyline. The farmer arc embodied that perfectly. Great video I was always wondering what happened to manga and I can say I'm satisfied now.
@zoukon6 жыл бұрын
I joke about the farming arc because I read vinland saga right before Vagabond, and got hit with 2 farming arcs. The arc itself is really well written, and the artwork is not bad.
@malafakka85306 жыл бұрын
I love the arc, but it had to grow on me first. The same is true for the farming arc in Vinland Saga.
@projectfear226 жыл бұрын
what you reading now?
@zoukon6 жыл бұрын
I am reading "I am a hero". Doubt there will be a farming arc there.
@LightFykki6 жыл бұрын
"I am hero" is a great manga for the most part, but the ending feels like it is just thrown outside the window.
@stevphiericardo27905 жыл бұрын
The fact that Takehko sensei drew with paint brush just show how talented and unique he is
@soumia1175 жыл бұрын
Stevphie Ricardo he will definitely go down as a legend
@SavfkMusic6 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU so much for using my music as soundtrack :) I am truly honoured. Please use as many of my other tracks as you wish in your future videos :).
@alexenterprises16 жыл бұрын
Wow hello haha, well thank you for the amazing track. It really had a nice ambience to it.
@couchgamingnews93796 жыл бұрын
Savfk - Music wow nice
@jacoblindsey14556 жыл бұрын
As a fellow, less talented artist, I can empathize with this feeling. When you lose the enthusiasm to work on a piece, you sort of replace that positive energy with melancholy and even a sense of doom. You want to return to a piece so badly but you just don't have it in you. There are some rare instances where you can come back to a piece and complete it seamlessly, but most times you just realize how this project just needs to come to an end because your passion just isn't as strong as it was when you first started. Sometimes I wish that art was just a problem you could solve by sitting down and putting in some time and effort to figure out. Sadly, there are no answers when it comes to artwork. Most likely, though.. It's because I'm a noncommitted procrastinator. Either works.
@Kiarata5 жыл бұрын
Wow, I'm going through this right now. Somehow I have lost the passion to draw or finish my drawings. But I wanted to draw so bad, wanted to continue my art work, but when I sit there in front of the paper with pencil on my hand, or looking at the computer screen with a tablet pen in my hand nothing would come out. And even if it does it just feel bad, unearned or just not up to my standards. I have been trying to get myself into it but it just feels so tiring just drawing somehow. It is a weird feeling. Or maybe, like you said, we are just procrastinators.
@shad-o97035 жыл бұрын
Kiarata same here lol
@zachberry47425 жыл бұрын
Maybe those are the feelings he needs to bring to the story. Like a warrior he's lost his passion for it. It happens to real life fighters as well. The best possible ending would probably be to just show his own feelings through that character. Not how he wants to feel but how he truly does now at the end of the journey. The longing to go do something different and new that rekindles a new fire and passion. The pen is mightier than the sword. Maybe thats what miyomoto figures out in the end.
@claudettemaria30614 жыл бұрын
I get this so much. I looked back at my passionate self when I first enter art school. Now I felt like I lack genuine feelings while painting and that the things I produce are lackluster. These days I can't even lift my pencil. I wonder where those passion and excitement go. I know that I need to practice. There are projects that I discontinued and honestly just can't bother to finish. I have a project that I held very dear but it still remained as a sketch that I haven't colored like I was planning to. I felt like I couldn't finish the piece in the condition where there is not single a speck of joy or motivation on doing my craft. Sadly things have been like this for over a year.
@stefanalexander39866 жыл бұрын
Incredibly insightful. I’ve read and re-read the vagabond series countless times and I agree with you entirely that Inoue is making the right choice in waiting for the moment to return. It’s the only way the story will ring true. This is the work of a true artist. He is infusing his own life into his art. It’s a rare privilege to witness such honesty in one’s art, and we are all better for it. It’s interesting to note the parallels between Musashi’s current dilemma in the starving village and what Inoue is going through writing Vagabond. His fans are like the starving villagers looking to him to save them from starvation. Both Inoue and Musashi are searching for their former strength to pull them through (return to the cave). In the story, Musashi is given ample opportunity to return to his old life as a master swordsman and is often pressured to do so by those around him, but Musashi refuses because he knows he still has not shed the weight of his own demons. He knows he couldn’t possibly defeat Kojiro until he finds that strength inside himself just as Inoue knows he couldn’t possibly finish the series as it deserves until he finds his peace. It’s brilliant. I applaud Takehiko Inoue for sharing his journey with the world. Thanks for the great video.
@afiarooz73365 жыл бұрын
Idk how people can ever hate any arc of this manga. This is an absolute masterpiece. I will wait a 100 years if i have to to see the final battle.
@issamoshi6 жыл бұрын
2 Things! 1 - The manga doesn't have an ending but you can check history read about it. 2- The farming arc was very good. Not as good as brutal fighting arc but it was very touching and important for the growth of Musashi Miyamoto's character .
@crissbd84006 жыл бұрын
I found Vagabond at just the right time in my life, i needed something that was purely different in terms the art, the action, and the philosophy that almost every other series goes with. Vagabond for me was heavy. It weighed on me in a spiritual sort of way. Musashi's and Kojiro's introspective paths were absolutely satisfying. I had seen almost nothing like it before in manga. Im on the side that will sit and wait until inoue is READY to continue this masterpiece. Edit: as you can tell, my profile pic is Kojiro as a baby sleeping with the sword, Vagabond was big for me.
@katarinamaquili29416 жыл бұрын
Read "INNOCENT" it is a masterpiece in my opinion, follows the same line as Berserk and Vagabond: diferent enough to be considered the best. The author is Shinichi Sakamoto, you can find it in any "manga-oriented" site i believe.
@crissbd84006 жыл бұрын
João Vitor です Ill look INNOCENCE up. Another one that is similar to the art style of VB is ORIGIN. Which is a whole other genre though. Gory.
@crissbd84006 жыл бұрын
AlexEnterprises1 I appreciate ya Alex! Keep making great vids. (assuming your name is Alex haha) Question! Musashi or Kojiro. ? :)
@projectfear226 жыл бұрын
can you list some of the less known mangas you read?
@crissbd84006 жыл бұрын
projectfear22 Less known? Well idk bout that, but I can give you some pretty good runelners for your idea there. So I would recommend Claymore, Ghost in the Shell, the cowboy bebop manga (yes theres a really good manga for bebop) Origin, fooly cool.
@thundurus79356 жыл бұрын
After watching the end of this video, I seriously couldn't stop nodding to myself on how *fair* Vagabond's hiatus is. After watching this video, I'm now glad to know that while Vagabond might never continue, it'll forever represent the beauty manga can bring to readers. And finally, I can bring myself to move past the wait and continue loving everything we've got (yes, I love the Farming Arc). Thanks.
@mazimadu6 жыл бұрын
I've seen Berserk and now Vagabond videos. Someone should do *Vinland Saga*
@josephkuforiji94076 жыл бұрын
mazimadu facts.
@dilaanshwaan6 жыл бұрын
Those three manga’s are next level.
@mazimadu6 жыл бұрын
AlexEnterpises1 based on the response, I would not be surprised if someone is doing this as we speak
@chococo30666 жыл бұрын
The only thing I don’t like about it is the change that Thorfinn made... idk I liked the fighting more that what he’s doing rn
@lawlieteiko6 жыл бұрын
The change is a bit long and a drag, but it grows. It also gives Thorfinn more character and purpose which I really like. This change also introduce a bit of humor which balances the drama and action.
@OfficialRedTeamReview6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! You didn't stretch it out needlessly to 10+ minutes and you pretty much answered what has been on my mind for quite sometime now. I really liked binging the hell out of this manga two years ago but a few of the arcs were so random to me. The best, for me, being Kojiro's arc and Musashi's journey to find stronger guys. Once again, great video and I subscribed to you. Hope to see more "what happened to..." on your channel.
@alexenterprises16 жыл бұрын
Oh my God, it's you! I've been following you for EVERYTHING GoT for years now! Thanks so much for your kind words, it means a lot to me. And yeah you sure can expect to see more, they're probably what I enjoy working on most :D. Take care, bud.
@OfficialRedTeamReview6 жыл бұрын
@hamzasoumer70296 жыл бұрын
the manga helped me in a tough time and growing better everyday by overcoming emotionial pain i wish it resumes back such a piece of art cant be forgotten your video was sensentional in its tone made me almost cry thnx for sharing this
@user-px6hf8zs6b6 жыл бұрын
Every great artist goes through phases of lacking motivation and inspiration every now and then. It's just that many others keep pumping shit out regardless of the calling of their soul.
@zayaannashrid13746 жыл бұрын
That artwork managed to convince me. This is my next read after MP100 Jesus the artwork is so damn good
@tsd-uc4kb6 жыл бұрын
the story is pretty good too
@jzi46 жыл бұрын
Zayaan Nashrid Your head must have damn near exploded after coming from mp100 and seeing vegabond's art.lol definitely read it.
@Twilight_Samurai6 жыл бұрын
The "Farming" arc is mostly a thing because the entire manga itself is inspired by the famous novel by Eiji Yoshikawa called "Musashi". It was for Japan what Gone With the Wind is for the United States. There are plenty of parallels made, but Takehiko Inoue brought a lot of originality to the manga that gives it a different atmosphere. But if you guys want to see how the story will generally end, I strongly recommend you read the original novel. It's very long(almost 1,000 pages in the English translation), but that's all the better if you end up loving the story. It gives you more information about the background of Edo period Japan and its history, it has the spiritualism that Vagabond is known to have, and you can learn a lot about Feudal Japanese society as you read through it. It's an amazing book that has forever imprinted Miyamoto Musashi into modern Japanese society.
@kalakawa6 жыл бұрын
Twilight Samurai It’s a great book. What do you think of Sasaki’s depiction in the Manga versus the book. I personally like the manga more only because the manga makes you like Sasaki while the book makes you hate him.
@Twilight_Samurai6 жыл бұрын
Ammar Mohsin Sorry for the late reply. I love and appreciate both. I'm a practitioner of Kenjutsū and Iaijutsū, so my deep passion for Japanese swordsmanship is apparent when I read them. Miyamoto Musashi is, in a lot of ways, a role model for me in my training and I have studied his life and writings closely. One should keep in mind that the Musashi that Eiji Yoshikawa and Takehiko Inoue have created are not absolutely true for the real one, but they have done an excellent job in humanizing a person that not too much is widely known about. The clever research and realism for both the Edo period and martial arts never ceases to impress me. I feel Eiji's novel shines the most in the way it brings depth to the story mentally and Takehiko's manga shines the most in its visual power. Eiji has referenced so many real events and classic philosophical writings in the book and the way Takehiko draws the imagery in combat feels so authentic to the Japanese philosophy. For example, Takuan mentions The Art of War by Sun Tzu in the novel(can't remember if it was also in the manga), which was a popular treatise on military strategy written over 2,000 years ago. Generals and businessmen use it to this day. And in the manga, Musashi as a child was training alone and said that he was "filled with emptiness". Emptiness is one of many concepts in Buddhism that left a strong impression on Japanese martial arts. In The Book of Five Rings(written by the real Musashi not long before he supposedly died of lung cancer), the final chapter talks about Emptiness/Void in reference to swordsmanship.
@arenkai6 жыл бұрын
The only manga that could have *POTENTIALLY* dethroned Berserk as the best manga ever created. You will be missed Vagabond...
@cherryboywriter62996 жыл бұрын
>Berserk the greatest manga ever This is why I don't trust other people's taste in manga. XP
@arenkai6 жыл бұрын
You can have a different opinion on whether or not it deserves the top spot, but saying that Berserk isn't one of the greatest manga ever written is factually and objectively false ;) I've been re-reading through the entire manga (for the 5th time...) and I'm amazed at how much thought and care was put into crafting those multi layered plots and characters in such a long running story. I still find new nuances to character dialogue every time I read through this manga, that's how deep some of the questions this manga asks are. Miura built characters so humane I always find references to actual books on personal development I've read and studied some time ago (see The Human Element theory from William Schutz for example). First and foremost, Berserk is a story about people, bonds and relationships and what happens when those are created or destroyed. On this front Berserk is untouchable in the manga sphere with one of the best (if not THE best) romance I have ever seen in any form of media. And it also has the most layered character arcs I have ever seen in Casca, Guts and Griffith. Everything in this manga is genius the only objective flaw I can think of is the slow release schedule and the absence of a good anime, that's it. Everything else boils down to personal preference, not actual flaw in the writing of the story. EDIT: My favourite manga are Berserk, Vagabond, GANTZ, Claymore, Lone Wolf & Cub, Hunter X Hunter and Monster, each and everyone of those are unique and objectively genius is some way or another. I'll have no problem calling those the M-word. But when it comes to which of those resonates the most with me as a person (my opinion, for short), Berserk stands head and shoulders over the rest.
@sonnycooper-icarus85716 жыл бұрын
arenkai Berserk is definitely objectively amazing.
@chucktaylor43646 жыл бұрын
arenkai good list bro 1)Berserk 2) Vagabond 3) 20th century boys 4) Gantz 5) HxH Confirmed.
@arenkai6 жыл бұрын
Yours' great too ;D Obviously 20th Century Boys is a masterpiece in its own right ! But Monster is still my go to manga when it comes to picking one of Urasawa's work :)
@MidTierVillain6 жыл бұрын
One of the GOATS of Mangas, this & Berserk.. love them both, and will probably die before they’re finished; a real tragic relationship indeed.
@viviannguyen40065 жыл бұрын
Man... I forgot how beautiful the art is. You can literally feel the grittiness and textures through the page. The man is crazy for going full on traditional in this digital age (which many mangaka are usuing nowadays). I do art as a hobby and have a very short attention span. If I'm not feeling a project anymore I leave it unfinished or just scrap it. I can only imagine working on such a detailed series such as Vagabond. It starts off as a passionate project. Your passionate is what drives you into starting the series. I can only imagine working in the enviornment of pressuring deadlines and losing that motiviation. I can totally get what the man means when its like a death. The manga is his baby, you don't want to half ass anything especially knowing you have a dedicated fan base relying on you. I would much rather he gets back on his feet, soul search, or heck take a holiday. With the way mangaka are worked to the bone, I'm not even surprised when mangaka want to go on hiatus.
@merahnaga16515 жыл бұрын
Ini agree with you. Many people wont to know that manga is art and manga is artis. They just want read and read. Just consuming anything and wont be understand. Yeah, vagabond ia truly masterpiece. The best art, story' and manga :)
@D13MONstudios6 жыл бұрын
I understand why he had to do this because if you don't have the passion for it the not only the artwork will get affected, but the story as well. I hope he will return to the series someday to finish it, but we gotta wait for the passion to return to him and when he's ready I know it will be better than ever.
@Andrew-qd5fc5 жыл бұрын
It's really sad that so many manga artists have to go on hiatus. I blame the industry that makes them work like slaves, it's necessary to have a life-work balance or eventually you will see amazing mangas having bad endings, low quality of artwork or simply go on hiatus x hiatus. The industry needs to change.
@0816M3RC5 жыл бұрын
Andrew Unfortunately the manga industry is just like any other business. It needs to make money. It is hard to do that if you allow your authors to take their time. Especially the weekly magazines. They need a constant flow of material.
@MarkyMatey5 жыл бұрын
@@0816M3RC The industry is sweat shop, many want to join but only few make it.
@CasperFiles19694 жыл бұрын
I think consumers are also to blame because many rely on piracy to get access to manga and anime.
@jack_hunt11034 жыл бұрын
Not just the industry but the consumer. you see most manga/anime fans these days won't touch something like vagabond because it's doesn't have waifu material
@CasperFiles19694 жыл бұрын
@@jack_hunt1103 I still don't understand waifu culture, maybe I am a boomer.
@RedheadTraining6 жыл бұрын
I've made peace with the fact that Vagabond probably won't end. BUT I'm still hoping that REAL will eventually be finished. It is my favorite of Inoue's work so far.
@loganburnette79845 жыл бұрын
I think that the farming arc is one of the greatest things literature has done for us. Simple, insightful, showing us that through community and open mindedness we can come together and find true strength. There are things that we can't give ourselves alone. No one person is an island. No one person has to bear this weight alone. Seek yourself, be vulnerable to others so that you can know ones self. Keep that close to your heart as you proceed. You can move any mountain in your way.
@TuskForce5 жыл бұрын
Sad that NOBODY I know recommended this to me. After I've finished Berserk I will begin reading this masterpiece.
@TuskForce5 жыл бұрын
Well, now some times has passed and I wanna give my opinion about it so far: THIS IS truly perfection. It's a story that makes me think about my own life. It's a timeless masterpiece. I'd rather say the way is the goal in this manga, not the goal itself that Takezo has set for himself. Because how Takezo's journey is going on is so well written that I cannot criticize anything so far. As example the fight against Inshun: The tension was brutal but they didn't fight physically for the most part. How Inoue illustrated the fight, what happened before and after. That was a perfect fight imo. The reason why is just this: the circumstances, the beauty of describing all of this emphasized the meaning of the character Takezo and his opponents for my own life. It's just like Inoue illustrated methaphors for many people to learn from it. Many authors have tried this but they lack the impressive style Inoue has shown. It gives me something to reconsider how I value some things, where I've failed, where things went right a long time ago. But that's just for me. It's something no other story gave me so far in that short amount of time. In kinda beauty this manga gets a 13.5/10. It's just out of the scale to be measured. All the details it has (a.e. the drops of sweat or facial expressions) make it a gathering of masterpieces.
@user-nc5wc7dh7l6 жыл бұрын
I found out about Vagabond after completing Blade of the Immortal, though wanted to wait for the series to end so that I could binge read it. From this video alone I get the feeling that its a pretty special kind of story, like its insightful and unique.
@ZsH856 жыл бұрын
Hey so is blade of the immortal finished?
@rolan59486 жыл бұрын
sdhg hsdg yeah and it’s one of the greatest samurai manga ever. It’s fantastic but the art isn’t that amazing
@ZsH856 жыл бұрын
I like the art. It was energetic
@rolan59486 жыл бұрын
sdhg hsdg it’s very outdated now though. When you take a look at someone like Yukimura, Miura or Murata a transition from their work can feel like light and day and can take time getting accustomed to, the fights scenes are also horribly executed as well imo
@jbellflower835 жыл бұрын
Ah yes. Boti. A truly great manga.
@alexandrevieiramendes63536 жыл бұрын
maaaaaaaaaaaaan, why... last year i decided to watch berserk after playing dark souls, after watching the 97 anime in just 3 days i spent 100 euros in 11 volumes and quickly read all of it. while waiting for the end of the berserk hiatus i searched for other mangas and decided to dive into vagabonds story, of course i ended up loving it so then i decided to buy berserk and vagabond full collections. in a span of just one year i realized how these two mangas were such a work of art and how unfortunate it is to see that the good stuff are so unpopular that the creators dont necessarily find strong motives to continue till the end and struggle in the process...
@xxMpEGxx6 жыл бұрын
Think about the weight of their decisions from now on They invented what people call masterpieces and true work of art and they have to end their stories in a satisfying way This is the real challenge
@Dr_Salt5 жыл бұрын
Unpopular? Vagabond is one the best selling mangas in the world lol. It sold 84 million copies and it outsold series like Berserk, Yuyu hakusho and HunterxHunter. The creator Takehiko Inoue is one of the most celebrated mangakas in the industry and has made several hit titles like Slam Dunk.
@BGomez-tk7lu5 жыл бұрын
This video brought back my inspiration and willingness to draw that had been dormant for almost three months
@shaunballakistan48256 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the video!! It gave me some closure.
@dear_totheheart5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and introspective analysis, very well done! Let’s hope it’ll meet a satisfying conclusion and a hopeful adaptation, it’s such a stunning and philosophical series. Also, you have a very soothing and lovely voice - please keep doing your best, this is really high quality content!
@zackariaguefassa22746 жыл бұрын
I hope it comes back it's my best series ever
@illogical14214 жыл бұрын
Same it sits on top of my favorite mangas.
@DEATHxTHExKIDx16 жыл бұрын
Berserk, HxH, Vagabond series I legit feel I'll never see the true end to. MAYBE Berserk
@rolan59486 жыл бұрын
Miura the closest to its end but he takes soooo damn long to make one chapter your still looking at a hell of a long time
@RRRRRRRRR336 жыл бұрын
Honestly, for me both Berserk and HxH already ended. Spoilers ahead, but... Caska awakened, that's it. For mer, Berserk became really special when the rpg party was formed, the objective was not to kill a godlike being with an invincible army (we know this is impossible), the objective got smaller and more focused: they were on a peregrination to restore the health of Caska. They did that in a way, so I am satisfied. To see her open her eyes, talking normally.. That was a satisfying journey imo. Now for HxH, we had a long story that ended when Gon meet his father, after that what we can expect? More crazy and creative gimmicks using that ki thing that I already forgot the name, lol HxH had plenty of interesting little arcs, plenty of rules, etc.. A very good shonen that reached it's initial goal. The next chapters of both series will feel like extras to me, I am honestly satisfied. Now Vagabond, yes, this series needs a proper ending. Musashi didn't faced a enemy of his same level yet, he is not truly invincible.
@DEATHxTHExKIDx16 жыл бұрын
Agreed for the most part. HxH 2011 that has a solid definitive end Gon met his dad I'm pretty much fine with that. The Dark Continent sounds exciting but is extra probably never gonna see it. Berserk we did get Casca back to normal. So whatever Guts next goal is I feel Casca will influence it. Plus I wanna see how much the world changes once they leave Elf Island since time Passes Faster in the outside world. World may be completely changed by Griffith once they leave. VAGAbound Im actually not Caught up probably behind like 20chapters
@RRRRRRRRR336 жыл бұрын
Like you said, HxH had a definitive ending, I also didn't read anything about the dark continent. The manga's art is almost unbearable, but I did read HxH and watched the recent anime until Gon meets his father. It ended to me. If one day they announce HxH was finished, then I will read the dark continent thing.. Until then, I am fine. Now about Berserk, I don't really care about Grifitth at all. I did talked about with a friend recently, Grifitth is like a cheat code, he manipulates everything with ease, his monsters are stronger than other apostles, etc.. So, there's no fun in watching a invincible character, he is not achieving anything. Gutts on the other hand, he suffered a LOT to bring Caska back, so he fulfilled something imo. The rpg quest was pretty omuch ver, I remember I stopped reading right after the sea king died, I returned recently expecting to see the elf island completed and it was pretty cool, I am satisfied with Berserk. The rest is filler to me... But I admit, I am curious to see the next chapter featuring Caska. If she returns to a catatonic state just by looking at Gutts, that will be the trolling of the century. 20 years and the author fuck the fans like that, it will be hilarious to watch lol
@rolan59486 жыл бұрын
R Maura At this point Miura is probably sick of writing Berserk so I don’t think he’ll be doing anything too long to elongate the series much longer. Also Togashi just needs an illustrator and if we’re lucky we’ll probably get chapters weekly or every two weeks because he did say he’s searching for one but knowing his pride he’ll probably be extremely picky and won’t ever find one. I mean the man doesn’t let anyone help with his backgrounds like 80%+ of other mangaka and has only let his wife illustrate, It’s no wonder his illustrations aren’t up to snuff with his competition. I also think Sasaki’s invincible under the sun since Ito Itossai said it. Miyamoto also almost died against Ito while Sasaki ripped off half of his hand but it’ll be interesting if Inoue can even be bothered to finish off what he started
@flaviocubas20036 жыл бұрын
Should I read Vagabond despite the endless hiatus?
@alexenterprises16 жыл бұрын
Yes
@SleepyMatt-zzz6 жыл бұрын
Flavio Cubas it's really good. And gets better the further you go.
@flaviocubas20036 жыл бұрын
Well, I'm already reading HxH and Berserk, might as well add another manga that I might never get to see their endings to the mixer.
@malafakka85306 жыл бұрын
Definitely.
@goldenboy1406 жыл бұрын
The manga has almost reached its end. It's definitely going to get finished once Inoue comes back. WOuldn't make any sense to not finish it since there is not much left
@andrewcollier13856 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. Not enough people know about Vagabond today. I was beginning to think people in the West had forgotten it entirely. I had been wondering about what was happening with Inoue. I'm grateful to have some sort of answer.
@MahoganyBlack6 жыл бұрын
Good to hear an update on this. I’ve been wondering what’s been up with it. Hopefully he rekindles that fire that made him draw vagabond in the first place and finish the manga someday
@onewontdo5 жыл бұрын
Such a beautifully put together video. Thank you. Vagabond is one of the arts that impacted my psyche the most since I was in high school, and I am okay with the series "ending" like this. There is an utmost beauty in the choice that the artist made, a reflection of the very theme of struggle which made Vagabond a pure art that distinguishes itself from others in the medium. I always thought of Musashi and his swordplay as a direct translation of the artist's own mentality and the portrayal of his artistry/artistic struggles. And if, like Musashi's inner conflict before facing the biggest opponent of his swordsman life, Inoue's conflicts amidst of this artistic crisis of his is telling him that the resolution has to be in a form of halting the story from going forward, I think that is a very fitting and even the most beautiful ending you can give to the series.
@guisergestalt95106 жыл бұрын
I think there is a serious issue with alot of manga where the artists prolong the story past their own interests which then leads to them dumbing down the style to cope, it makes more sense to lead into an ending when the love is starting to get lost. Working on the same thing for numerous years will eventually burn you out, it's better to start something new.
@MarkyMatey5 жыл бұрын
@@allforonethesymbolofevil4153 Given the current arc is looking to be the beginning of the end.
@juanesburbano83726 жыл бұрын
Please, PLEASE make more videos on Vagabond... it’s by far my favorite series of all time
@crozraven6 жыл бұрын
Vagabond anime adaptation from Madhouse or Wit Studio or Production IG or Ufotable is my personal dream come true moment.
@tetsuoyugen37026 жыл бұрын
Croz Raven it'll just be another berserk. Artwork will never be this good and that is a shame to the manga
@crozraven6 жыл бұрын
tetsuo yugen Highly doubt it as Berserk 2016 anime is a total mismanagement from picking the studio, directors, even down to art/animation style, everything's wrong. The animation studios that I listed are arguably the best anime studios right now (maybe Kyoto Animation & David Production too).
@tetsuoyugen37026 жыл бұрын
Croz Raven it's very hard to make anime with the art quality of berserk's manga
@crozraven6 жыл бұрын
tetsuo yugen Not exactly, the movies (Studio 4C) actually did it pretty close, even the old anime has better quality. Again, I believe this is more on the mismanagement of the franchise in many levels. Even If they really still want to go CGI, why not fully goes something like Infini-T Force (Digital Frontier/Tatsunoko Production) with more details & fluid animations +30fps/motion blur?? This isn't even including the main director that has awful portfolio regarding action drama series.
@sonnycooper-icarus85716 жыл бұрын
Croz Raven I think that Wit studio may be the only studio that could pull off the art style.
@nass65685 жыл бұрын
I felt chills through this entire thing and almost got up to get a blanket. Powerful. This is exactly the kind of manga video I love to watch, I can't believe I've never seen this channel before!
@desireelangel34796 жыл бұрын
That artwork that he displayed makes me to see vagabond to the end...
@KsideHb6 жыл бұрын
A true artist. Us vagabond fans will continue cheering and surely waiting for the series' return.
@nlewis23865 жыл бұрын
Farming arc was one of my favorite
@candouidus5 жыл бұрын
A great rendering is the Samurai Triology with the Epic performance of Kurosawa is your best bet. It's not by any mean a Frame by Frame rendering but anybody watching it will 100% feel a sentiment of closure and happiness. Good video!
6 жыл бұрын
I'm reading. I'm very excited.
@brandonc17406 жыл бұрын
Não Freud you won’t be disappointed
@adautopereiradasilva83416 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful tribute. Tears. This manga and all the memories and emotions that come from it, mean a lot to me. Thank you for that.
@robosy7155 жыл бұрын
I am in great pain I am a Vagabond, Vineland Saga, Berserk and Hunter X Hunter fan
@MercenaryTau5 жыл бұрын
It's been nearly 4 years, but other manga have been on hiatus for longer and for more than once during their run. He did say that he wants to continue working on it, but he wants to do it right. I know that feeling. Let him clear his soul and when he's inspired to resume the story, the art he creates thereafter will be like putting fire to paper, leaving only ink behind.
@luna.r.leo.6 жыл бұрын
Well I guess I'm reading Vagabond now
@chucktaylor43646 жыл бұрын
KINGZ 724 u will not be disappointed
@TheOneAndOnlySame5 жыл бұрын
The art is incredible. The quality of drawing, the composition
@DKarkarov5 жыл бұрын
Uh you realize this whole manga is based on the book by Eiji Yoshikawa right? AKA: Musashi. The "farming arc" is not the manga artist making a choice, it is literally part of the book. Also Musashi was uh... real? You can do research and read about his real life. He even wrote a book, it is still in print.
@tennesseejermyn77056 жыл бұрын
Much love for doing this video, Vagabond Appreciation is needed.
@biuless52756 жыл бұрын
Thank for this great video
@deanstewart23826 жыл бұрын
Vagabond is the greatest works of manga around. I used to think it was Berserk, or Gantz, but then this story based in reality, completely lacking in fantastical monsters and world bending magics, made me both laugh and cry. There is so much beauty in the relationships that build, grow, and perish throughout this story. There may never be a concise ending, but that feels appropriate; allowing each reader to imagine what Takezo and Kojiro experienced next.
@definitelynotanAIchatbot6 жыл бұрын
What happened to Bastard!! and Historie?
@mauriciocamposnoemi97216 жыл бұрын
When i got the farming arc i was blown away, it made me realize that we had such a bloody story, where Miyamoto ended up with a enormous number of lives taken and after that in this arc he is struggling just as much trying to grown life instead of taking it. That made me put into perspective that this manga is a challenge to the reader and to the artist, because Inoue tried to make a story about trying to avoid violence, its like a typical journey but backwards, that amazed me so much and i think will never see something like that again.
@AstaIsAMonster6 жыл бұрын
The art looks cool never read it should I read it or just watch this video people let me know
@nanananananananananananana94306 жыл бұрын
Batmanisawesomesoami You should read it. It's a excellent manga.
@izukuay6 жыл бұрын
Top 5 manga ever
@sthao17336 жыл бұрын
the first few volumes can be a drag.
@sureshhirawat6 жыл бұрын
Batmanisawesomesoami one of the best manga ever 300 and whatever ch went like a breeze , I highly recommend it bro.
@malafakka85306 жыл бұрын
Read it. The more I read the more I liked it.
@smelllikeaweebsspirit66754 жыл бұрын
Farming Arc is a genius one really digging deep to Musashi mind set back to the start where he wanted to be the strongest.
@devalfa27506 жыл бұрын
Can anyone tell me what song is that at the outro?
@ThePlasticPlanet3 жыл бұрын
I binged this over a month during summer and the farming arc was my favorite.
@PirateSometimes6 жыл бұрын
Berserk > Vagabond > Vinland Saga
@ravyo88216 жыл бұрын
what about blade of the immortal
@PirateSometimes6 жыл бұрын
the characters were awful in that manga, to me at least, they just weren't consistent or likable and relateable enough
@arenkai6 жыл бұрын
How about Claymore though ! :o For me it would go: Berserk > Claymore = Vagabond = Lone Wolf & Cub > Vinland Saga
@sthao17336 жыл бұрын
i prefer vagabond because it's more believable and realistic. there's no supernatural, magic, demons, etc. however, i do enjoy basilisk and the yagyu ninja scrolls as well lol. i really, really enjoy the samurai executioner too.
@sthao17336 жыл бұрын
i forgot shigurui. i absolutely love shigurui.
@ChowCwow6 жыл бұрын
You made me share a tear, because I love this manga so much and the emotions were just so right. Thank you for this video
@Josh-jr5oi Жыл бұрын
I just finished the series, devastated to see that it was on hiatus. This video really clears things up tho so ty
@Josh-jr5oi Жыл бұрын
Also I really like the farming arc, I think it showed off how far he had come
@stevenkimdmd6 жыл бұрын
I disagree with you. The story arc already is vastly different from the real history. I loved the farming arc so much I still would feel totally satisfied even if the manga wraps up with Musashi giving up his sword and becoming a farmer.
@WakeEternal6 жыл бұрын
The artwork looks great. Even the brief clips you showed of his live brush work was so compelling. Thank you for showcasing this manga. I wonder at what pace he had to work at while maintaining his level of quality content. It sounds like he got a bit burnt out on the series. (minor correction on your video description: artist's given name is "Takehiko")
@Anya-js2op6 жыл бұрын
this and vinland saga influenced me heavily in my life.
@josephkuforiji94076 жыл бұрын
Guts- Sama! Facts.
@vortexxx875 жыл бұрын
The farming arc is one of the most important arcs in understanding Musashi. if you have ever read way of the 5 rings you will understand that much like Sun Tzu with the art of war the strategies learnt through combat can be applied to numerous ways to living. The farming arc is Musashi for the first time applying his self taught rules of killing to a different subject matter, ultimately giving life through crop growing and seeing a bit of the mathematical structure that rules us all
@TonyThigh6 жыл бұрын
Nice
@h.joshi_5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Video up there.. with beautiful sound track.. I ordered first VizBig Volume 1 today.. it will cost my whole November pocket money + extra that my Mother gave me in Diwali before returning to college.. I don't know but I must say.. there was this inner voice that continuously speaking up to me.. to get it.. if don't, you might regret later.. 😌❤️ There is a pause in Vagabond since 14.. its long though.. but I hope Inoue will be back one day.. 😇 Hope it will go good.. Love from India.. ❤️🇮🇳
@natinal5 жыл бұрын
Beautifully told, man. Great work!!
@dhrumil_1086 жыл бұрын
Great video...i was never able to read the whole story of vagabond, but it's worth reading out..it's the finest work you will ever read..,really unfortunate that it's not completed by the author..
@cianbarrett64436 жыл бұрын
It’s one of those stories that can play your heart like an instrument with the breathtaking art and complex character emotions. But I don’t hold any hope of it ever returning
@dingusdingusman4 жыл бұрын
The way he talked about the necessity of this hiatus sounded exactly like the artist of vagabond would. So philosophical and self aware
@--Paws--5 жыл бұрын
As someone who had art-blocks in huge gaps, holding baggage is an internal struggle. Artists, sometimes, unconsciously create byproducts while making art. It is like a side-effect to reach that mental state, it unlocks something deep in the mind which can be at times helpful with the flow and progress of the art but it can also create unnecessary distractions the artist inwardly unravel within themselves. A reflection of what they want to project towards the art they are making somehow attacks their own creative thinking. It is the opposite of losing their train of thought but it is instead a run-away train carrying stowaways.
@KRIMZONMEKANISM6 жыл бұрын
I'll be honest, I think that the people who most "get" Vagabond and its themes absolutely freaking love the Kojiro and Farming arcs. Kojiro's being the best thus far, and the other a close second.
@abc123iamhesham6 жыл бұрын
Re-read Vagabond this year on my train journeys. Honestly, I think I put Vagabond above berserk, it's so much more beautiful and relatable to anything I've ever seen before.
@androsforever5003 жыл бұрын
The village arc is my favorite arc by far! As I read the pages I could breathe the atmosphere and the character development was so emotionally pleasing. Definitely one of the best if not the best and most memorable experience reading manga
@hydrakn6 жыл бұрын
Always wanted to finish Vagabond, I actually didn't know it went on hiatus. Appreciate this vid, hope the creator figures things out for himself.
@goanime62784 жыл бұрын
vagabond has one of the best and beautiful artstyles i have ever seen
@erangour12235 жыл бұрын
WHAT IS THIS MINDFUCKING OUTRO YOU KEEP USING I MUST HAVE IT IN MY PLAYLIST GIVES IT TO MEEEEEE
@alexenterprises15 жыл бұрын
If I remember correctly, I think it was called Kodak Cameo - Mirage.
@erangour12235 жыл бұрын
@@alexenterprises1 yup , thanks a lot and Thanks to the gods of KZfaq it has an extended version lol
@purple4555 жыл бұрын
to be fair each and every panel looked like a gallery-grade piece of art that could be hanged on a wall proudly. That level of quality in a manga is painfully difficult to upkeep for so many years and definitely needs A LOT of motivation to keep up
@garylytle4726 жыл бұрын
awesome video, makes me sad that it may never come back but I'm still ok with the ending being the last art pieces. I also respect his decision to wait and see if he wants to do it again because i'd rather see it with him still pouring passion into it. may takehiko prosper and may the story of Miyamoto Musashi live on.
@anapaz329alvarez35 жыл бұрын
Hello, im in mexico. here, Panini company has already published Vagabond traducted in spanish; reciently they have launched the 1st tonkobon, thats sounds very good for lanitamerica cause we have a lot of fans of this manga, and im sure that the popularity of this artistic work can influence en this hiatus, also, a hope someday we could have an Anime of Vagabond. thanks for keep us informed
@starfox3006 жыл бұрын
Vagabond is the best told story in existence. I am sure Inoue will return someday, he knows very well that he cannot end it like that, he needs to find that perfect presentation of the Kojiro v Musashi duel.
@rebeccamarrone47364 жыл бұрын
I really hope for more of both vagabond and real from inoue- but I’m willing to wait if the amazing quality is kept- I love inoues series.
@orangest69546 жыл бұрын
Not to be videocist, but boy do you Video Essayists sound alike. From Mind Smash to NerdWriter to you. I do love the content. I want Vagabond finished. just stating some random observation. The way you guys enunciate words are so much alike.
@w0c4326 жыл бұрын
I just hope before I die I'll have the honour of completely finish this manga, a masterpiece with the most beautiful artwork with deep philosophy to elevate it. Such a bitter sweet taste.
@felixhong6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! Love this manga from beginning to end!
@samdendukpa382 жыл бұрын
I learned a lot about life from Vagabond. Teachings like this take time so I can wait for Inoue to continue it again someday.
@kimjongun93115 жыл бұрын
this reminds me to reread vagabond. definitely one of the best mags i’ve ever read.
@Mohammed6456 жыл бұрын
Yay another video, great work as always Although I didn't read it, it was always on my list I understand and agree that an artist should take a break I'm always willing to wait for a piece of art than a rushed meh, I hope it continue but until that day I'm counting on you to make lots of pieces of art for us
@josenaraval67494 жыл бұрын
The farming arc is necessary and important part of Musashi’s development as a samurai. If you have read Eiji Yoshikawa’s book on Musashi, you will understand why this story is necessary.
@fireshade37783 жыл бұрын
The thing to remember with Vagabond is that is a fictional retelling of the life of Musashi. The farming arc is an event that actually took place in Musashi's life
@ardhi1086 жыл бұрын
Together with Berserk, Vagabond is one of the best ilustrated mangas ever. It's like seeing masterpiece paintings with dialogues on it.
@zombine646 жыл бұрын
Damnit was still hoping for a new chapter outta nowhere.... Atleast i can read through FENG SHEN JI for my eye candy needs, but those characters in vagabond, are so great, nothing else compares :S
@zycane6 жыл бұрын
As someone who has both the Vagabond series, along with Sumi and Water. I would gladly have the endings be nothing more than beautiful pictures of each moment, in their thoughts, or actual scenes, he wishes to display, with a high glorifying quality, we all love him fore. His drawings are ART, beyond beautiful and amazing, each moment shown, can be glorified violence in it's highest ecstacy, or a near tranquil moment, or pure sadness/mourning/dread/despair/foreboding and so forth. He truly can make each piece tell a larger scale of story, and with the already established character arcs and stories, we very well may have all the context ever needed, to speculate or decode each beautiful piece.
@Goku156 жыл бұрын
Finally! As long as I love Berserk and HxH, I’m just glad videos are being made about series that REALLY need the attention instead.