There is a really good twitter thread about the "ending" of Vagabond which has some added closure on Musashi's character arc. Check it out here if you're interested: twitter.com/r7dman/status/1551331052223881216?s=20&t=Z30yMB0k5p4CntKTF0zq2Q
I love vagabond but no one can convince me the last farm arc was good in fact it’s probably the reason it won’t continue should of been a chapter or two but it’s like a huge chunk of the story of the same thing happening
@@SchnozMeisterI still think the Yoshioka arc is the best arc. Farming arc was beautiful but there was something satisfying about Musashi finally beginning to understand what his past teachers were trying to teach, and how much calmer of a person he had become, with a base level of respect for other fighters
It's kind of a meme to hate on it, but I wouldn't be surprised if a huge chunk of the fanbase legitimately doesn't like it. Which is a shame because it's such a good payoff to Musashi's personal narrative, and it features some of my favorite panels/pages from the entire manga.
I completely agree. For the same reason why Anno got so much backlash for the way he ended Neon Genesis Evangelion, I think many of the people who don't like Farming village ark genuenly don't understand the story and just read the manga for the fight scenes.
I just started reading this recently. Today I read the entire Yagyu arc in one sitting and that’s the first time I’ve seen the story reach an elite level. I’m very excited to continue
Beautiful video. The journey of Takezo to becoming Musashi, back into Takezo once more, thematically accepting the wholeness of himself is so poetic. I love how the story of Vagabond teaches us as people that to be strong is to be kind and appreciative of the world around us and the situations we find ourselves in.
Thanks, and yeah I love the way "strength in kindness" is presented in Vagabond. It's a theme featured in many stories, but in Vagabond it feels distinctly earned because we followed Musashi throughout so much of his life and see how his philosophy changes and becomes more nuanced.
Seeing Musashi working the earth was a profoundly interesting experience. People may dislike it because it doesnt have any fighting, but that is one of the peak moments in philosophy. Appreciating vagabond comes from enjoying the journey, at least in my opinion.
Zen kind of reminds me of what psychologists call the “zone.” The zone is when you focus so much into an activity that you lose your sense of self and time.
One of my favorite parts in the manga is the farming arc when the farmers start singing even while in pain and hunger. It reminded me of The myth of sisyphus by Albert Camus
true even tho some died cause of starvation and other things they still continued and at last they succeeded honestly i was sooo happy even tho i broke my back while reading this manga and it was worth it tho
I think i get it. Takezo’s father had a very outward looking definition of being invincible. Being invincible to him meant being better than everyone else. That’s why he was so paranoid. If even one other person could beat him, then he wouldn’t be invincible anymore. And that is the definition of invincibility that takezo inherited. However, after becoming musashi, through his introspection, he realizes how fleeting and meaningless it is to be invincible if all it means is being better than everyone else. He realizes that being invincible doesn’t rely on other people. It relies on how you see yourself and how you test yourself. Being invincible isn’t killing 70 weaker samurai, it’s climbing a mountain and testing yourself to see if you can. Because zen is about looking inward, not outward. And that is why he couldn’t kill Yagyu. Even if he murdered him right there in his sleep, it wouldn’t matter. Because Yagyu’s invincibility isn’t dependent on whether or not he can be killed by someone else. Yagyu’s invincibility lies within his own mind’s infinity and isn’t affected by other people. So even if Musashi killed him, that wouldn’t make Musashi invincible, because invincibility isn’t about being the best.
I swear it’s a sin a still haven’t touched this story. From friends telling me and watching videos like yours tell me about an extravagant story with an extremely detailed art style prompts me to start. Hopefully I get around to it soon. Love the video
Im really not a fan of taking in so much information in such a short time, it makes me feel like a lot of the story can be overshadowed by me still thinking about previous events
when i first read Vagabond back in high school, I was exactly like Musashi, angry, hatred-driven. But after experiencing many traumatic events and failing countless times, I finally understand "invincible" or "the best" is merely a title, a label. The art (or the joy) of betterment one's self doesn't lie in becoming the no 1 but it lies in the journey of learning through every step. It is the joy of growing, of opening one's mind to the world.
You killed this bro. You've portrayed this work of art beautifully. I appreciate you making this video bro, you've shown me I'm not the only one. Earned a sub!
I keep finding myself revisiting and rewatching this video as I know there's a lesson if not multiple lessons I should take from this maybe there's still somethings I don't understand but still I feel like one day I will understand everything
What an excellent video. I didn't know it's a meme to hate on the farming arc, it was one of my absolute favorite parts of the manga. So many emotions and profound inner development by Musashi are shown in yet the purest forms, not through killing or realizing the death of his foes, but rather through nature, and accepting that some things can't be changed, and are better off not altered at all.
Yeah it's not a huge deal but for Vagabond and I think Vinland Saga it's a meme to hate on the farming arcs because there's no action, but I'm sure there are people out there who actually hate it for real lol
What’s really interesting about all the themes and stuff that you mention is that some of it is parallel to what Islam teaches like being grateful and perceptive about yourself and bettering yourself
Yeah, I feel like a lot of world religions have at least a little bit of overlap regarding teachings and morals. Always interesting to see stuff like that.
My friend I must admit that this was truly a wonderful watch! I found myself having to go back in the video multiple times after I realized that my mind had drifted off in thought because of something you had just said or showed and really the video was too interesting for me to accept not listening clearly to each of those few seconds where my mind had wondered. I don't know if messing like that with playback in a video can fuck up the "view" in the youtube algorithm but I truly hope it doesn't because this video deserves to be recommended. I am absolutely a biased observer as I already loved Vagabond (and other works of Takehiko like "REAL") but I must reiterate that this was magnificent. And I genuinely mean my words as more than just platitudes. Great job once more, and I hope you cotinue producing videos about topics that you clearly enjoy, as I could hear it in your voice in this one.
Very happy to hear that you enjoyed the vid as much as you did, and thanks for the kind words man it means a lot. Don't even worry about the views or whatever, just watch and rewind it however you'd like!
Never in my life would I think that a video on a manga would explain the feeling I get when I lift weights. Amazing video!! I’m gonna do some more research on zen ❤
Beautifully made video, from the script to the addition of Berserk’s theme towards the end. I’ve nearly completed the entire Berserk collection, and this will most definitely be next on my list to read. Keep doing what you do.
Holy, this video was amazing. I read Vagabond twice already and i really really liked it. It was a fun read with interesting themes but thats were it stopped for me. I love the idea of self discovery but the spiritual undertone is something that i never took too serious. I always related to the idea of proving urself in a society through force. But more in a sense that i have to force myself with my artistic ambitions. Vagabond showed me that this longing for appreciation and notoriety is a part of human nature - not bound by time or place. But I never found Musashi thaaaat interesting despite this knowledge. I think you end up gaining an even greater appreciation for his character when you are into spirituality and like you said, there is a contrast in "why" he fights now vs then. I never knew that buddhism and art are so intertwined with each other and i'm geniunely more interested in reading more into it. I think my next re-read will be even better thanks to you. Thanks man,... this might be your best video.
Really glad to hear it dude, that's why I do this. I think I felt the same way that you did about the spiritual aspect of the narrative and about Musashi as a character my first time reading Vagabond. I didn't understand the spiritual aspects, and I couldn't really relate to Musashi's struggles. But while I was reading Eugen's book, I was constantly thinking of Vagabond and everything started to click. Then when I started re-reading chapters in preparation for this video, it was insane, it was like there was this side to Musashi that I completely missed my first time through.
This was an amazing video, Im watching this at probably one of the most challenging times of my life currently and I wanted to say thank you for uploading it and showing and expressing what you took away from this. It made me read Vagabond my self and I love it so far.
Really glad that you enjoyed the video and Vagabond as well. Sorry to hear that you've been struggling lately, I hope things get better for you soon dude, stay strong
What an amazing video. Thank you so much for summarizing such a beautiful character, and a truly artistic story. Stories like this need to be taught in schools
Yeah I had to subscribe. This is an awesome video that perfectly sums of the genius of Vagabond as well as touching on the intricacies of it. I rarely see videos on RUclips that I feel discuss Vagabond properly. Most videos on Vagabond just say something along the lines of "Musashi's development is really good" but never explain why, but this video actually explains the why. Excellent job and I can't wait to watch more videos from you.
Hey, thank you very much! I wanted to make this video different from my usual stuff, but it sounds like it's pretty different from other people's stuff too which is cool to hear. Admittedly, I've only seen one Vagabond video from a small channel since I usually try to avoid watching other people's stuff about things I want to give my opinion on, but whenever I searched "Vagabond manga" on youtube, only a small handful of results would come up, so I thought it would be nice to throw in my 2 cents.
I’ve never heard of this series, but I’m about to be all over it! I’ve studied Iaido and even some the western sword. His journey has led me down this path that I’ve been on for 40 years now. Well done sir, well done.
I don’t do this generally but, I’m subscribing this channel just because of how thoughtful and though provoking this video was. Thank you for this video 🙏🏻
@@SchnozMeister By the way, have you read goodnight punpun before? If so I would love to see a review for it, I want to hear your takes on it. I feel like you’d do a really good job with shedding light on the deeper meaning of the story, along with drawing attention to hidden details that many readers would simply not notice. If you haven’t read it, then I HIGHLY recommend it. It’s one of the greatest manga I have ever read and it really made me step back and take a second to analyze everything going on, not many manga have intrigued me to this extent. Seriously a 10/10.
I actually read it a couple of years ago, but I didn't really vibe with it. I went in blind after a friend's reccomendation, and I was uhh, surprised to say the least lol. I can't see myself doing a video on it at the moment, but it's not totally off the table. I remember liking the story when Punpun was a kid, but after that it kind of fell off for me personally. I know that's kind of the point, but still, I'm conflicted on whether I actually like the manga or not. I just don't think I'd have anything interesting to really say about it. I've read a couple of Asano's other works as well, and I just don't think his stuff is for me.
This is interesting, my childhood was similar to takezo’s so I was never frustrated with him I understood his journey and I know the feeling of wanting to be invincible to never be that weak again to want to face the strongest of the strong to prove you are stronger and to ultimately not understand yourself and feelings because of your childhood. This manga stuck out to me because it was like looking into a bloody mirror.
this video really opened my mind, it's crazy, i'm willing to be a better person and evolve as much as i can so i'd like if someone could recommend more videos like this, thanks and goodbye
This is the best Vagabond video i´ve ever seen. You have truly understood Inoue´s magnum opus in a way that i understood but i couldn´t explain with words until now. Thank you :D
What a beautiful video of my favourite fictional work, you have such a deep understanding of the story Inoue intended to tell which is unfortunately very rare from the little Vagabond discourse I've seen. You articulated yourself fantastically too, I'm excited to go through your entire catalogue of videos! Thank you so much for this.
This is such a good video essay. An excellent attempt to convey the unconveyable at the heart of Vagabond. Really resonated with my own journey with the manga.
Hey thanks man :^) There's definitely a lot more to talk about, but this video pretty much covered the aspects of Vagabond that I'm personally the most passionate about, so I don't think I have much more to say atm that other people haven't already said.
Such awesome explanation together with the book! I haven't read it but I think it adds another level of deepness to Vagabond. I'm suscribing, thank you!
Dude finally someone talking about Vagabond and actually mentions Buddhism. So many people talk about vagabond and it's philosophy yet have no clue what the messages really are, it's all in Buddhism.
hey i know that im pretty late to this video's release date.. but i just wanted to thank you for this video. there's so much information in here just in terms of self growth and improvement. i plan to watch this video thoroughly and write good pointers! big ups man, and i hope you have a wonderful day!
Love this video, I find it amazing how every time I read Vagabond my appreciation for it grows even further and this video made me appreciate it even more :)
i didn't realize how much musashi have grown till i was checking my screenshot folder and found a pic of him from vol 1 and couldn't comprehend how they were the same person
Great vid! Musashi's teaching inspired me to start my channel based on his philosophy, especially the Book of Five Rings and Dokkodo! Thank you for posting!!⚔
3:22 all the characters are so alive. The monk Takuan for sure is my favourite. But I also like Takezos friend, the lying samurai, i related a lot because i used to be a lying bastard. And Takezo was like my wild older brother who even being brutal he was my brother and only kind to me.
reaction without thought is a perfect way to describe how I used to play badminton. when I got really into a game, I'd simply be flowing, moving. I'd catch fast shots that should have gone right by me, like I could see the future. it was a beautiful feeling, and I've been chasing it ever since. maybe I should stop chasing it, and let it come back on its own. I'm sure I have the capability. odd anecdote, but hey, maybe that was a state of zen.
These videos on Manga are fucking phenomenal my guy, watched a few of your vids now and they're all so so so so great, you deserve so many more views, man. Mark my words, one day you're gunna be a staple of the community, glad that I found you early
Great video as always! Was super excited to see you upload a new video and immediately started watching! Now I gotta read Vagabond!! Great job as always and can’t wait to see what’s next!
good video, like reaaallly good video. I read it all and loved it, and your added introspection helps me to love it even more within the bigger picture.
Zen is you becoming intertwined with the art form, you’re no longer the archer, the bow is shooting itself. Egoless, thoughtless and emptyness is making the bow shoot it self. I know it sounds dumb but it’s true.
rlly rlly good video bro, it led me to watch more vids from your chanel and im amazed. i hope you get more views and uploud more often, you really deserve it
That really echoes with one quote in the manga that „The ultimate goal of all swordsmen learning swords is finding a way that doesn’t need a sword to swing.“ That’s why both strongest swordsmen saints said,“My sword unify with Heaven and Earth.“ as the pinnacle of swordsmanship
I feel like musashi is on a journey to learn to harness his natural adhd and zone out while fighting. Lol. Ive heard of craftsman who completely lose focus when carving birds out of wood and it ends up better if not just as good as there previous best work
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There is a really good twitter thread about the "ending" of Vagabond which has some added closure on Musashi's character arc. Check it out here if you're interested: twitter.com/r7dman/status/1551331052223881216?s=20&t=Z30yMB0k5p4CntKTF0zq2Q
I see you made a liar game vid I appreciate that, I would like to see what you think about Usogui
@@effortless4588 saw some other comments suggesting that, will prob check it out at some point
I love vagabond but no one can convince me the last farm arc was good in fact it’s probably the reason it won’t continue should of been a chapter or two but it’s like a huge chunk of the story of the same thing happening
Nah dude I'm gonna have to hard disagree there; the farming arc is incredible
@@SchnozMeisterI still think the Yoshioka arc is the best arc. Farming arc was beautiful but there was something satisfying about Musashi finally beginning to understand what his past teachers were trying to teach, and how much calmer of a person he had become, with a base level of respect for other fighters
every time someone gos in a farm, you know the author is cooking
Facts tbh
The farming village arc is one of the best storylines in manga
It's kind of a meme to hate on it, but I wouldn't be surprised if a huge chunk of the fanbase legitimately doesn't like it. Which is a shame because it's such a good payoff to Musashi's personal narrative, and it features some of my favorite panels/pages from the entire manga.
I completely agree. For the same reason why Anno got so much backlash for the way he ended Neon Genesis Evangelion, I think many of the people who don't like Farming village ark genuenly don't understand the story and just read the manga for the fight scenes.
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I just started reading this recently. Today I read the entire Yagyu arc in one sitting and that’s the first time I’ve seen the story reach an elite level. I’m very excited to continue
Awesome :^) and there's plenty more good stuff waiting for you in the later arcs as well
I didn’t know what the message behind Musashi’s mental battle with Yagyu. Maybe I’ll understand it more when Musashi reflects on the experience.
@@frewtlewps1152yea you are not alone, me too
"Strength bends to kindness!" Yeah I shed a year, iori🥺🥺
His actual story is what got me into martial arts in the first place man it’s wild to think about how long ago it was when I first heard about him
Woah small world I just started bjj because of teppu the manga and personal reasons
yo bro I made a Musashi self improvement video if you’d like to check it out 💯
Beautiful video. The journey of Takezo to becoming Musashi, back into Takezo once more, thematically accepting the wholeness of himself is so poetic. I love how the story of Vagabond teaches us as people that to be strong is to be kind and appreciative of the world around us and the situations we find ourselves in.
Thanks, and yeah I love the way "strength in kindness" is presented in Vagabond. It's a theme featured in many stories, but in Vagabond it feels distinctly earned because we followed Musashi throughout so much of his life and see how his philosophy changes and becomes more nuanced.
yo bro I made a Musashi self improvement video if you’d like to check it out 💯
Seeing Musashi working the earth was a profoundly interesting experience. People may dislike it because it doesnt have any fighting, but that is one of the peak moments in philosophy. Appreciating vagabond comes from enjoying the journey, at least in my opinion.
Zen kind of reminds me of what psychologists call the “zone.” The zone is when you focus so much into an activity that you lose your sense of self and time.
Like flow state
So the flow state
That’s the flow state.
@@topemeister3000 it goes by multiple names saying the same thing like mindless sheep does nothing
@@ThyBait Multiple? No. Two.
‘Does nothing?’ It’s called a correction, so please stfu.
That farming arc is just beautiful, Inoues' art was at its peak and it could only get better the further it goes on. I really hope it returns someday
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One of my favorite parts in the manga is the farming arc when the farmers start singing even while in pain and hunger. It reminded me of The myth of sisyphus by Albert Camus
true even tho some died cause of starvation and other things they still continued and at last they succeeded honestly i was sooo happy even tho i broke my back while reading this manga and it was worth it tho
wrg, no such thing as px or hx or etc outx, laux etc any nmw s perfx
I think i get it. Takezo’s father had a very outward looking definition of being invincible. Being invincible to him meant being better than everyone else. That’s why he was so paranoid. If even one other person could beat him, then he wouldn’t be invincible anymore. And that is the definition of invincibility that takezo inherited. However, after becoming musashi, through his introspection, he realizes how fleeting and meaningless it is to be invincible if all it means is being better than everyone else. He realizes that being invincible doesn’t rely on other people. It relies on how you see yourself and how you test yourself. Being invincible isn’t killing 70 weaker samurai, it’s climbing a mountain and testing yourself to see if you can. Because zen is about looking inward, not outward. And that is why he couldn’t kill Yagyu. Even if he murdered him right there in his sleep, it wouldn’t matter. Because Yagyu’s invincibility isn’t dependent on whether or not he can be killed by someone else. Yagyu’s invincibility lies within his own mind’s infinity and isn’t affected by other people. So even if Musashi killed him, that wouldn’t make Musashi invincible, because invincibility isn’t about being the best.
I'm still reading Vagabond and I can say that this manga changed my perception the life, and the majority about myself.
English aren't my main language so if this comment have any error please, forgive me.
the farm ark made me cry, i swear
ah fuck, the guts theme in the end, ooffff the feels
I swear it’s a sin a still haven’t touched this story.
From friends telling me and watching videos like yours tell me about an extravagant story with an extremely detailed art style prompts me to start.
Hopefully I get around to it soon. Love the video
Hope you enjoy it when you get around to it, it's genuinely one of a kind
Did you ever get around to it?
@@JohnnyDahabra second on the list
@@BasedBuffet how about now?
I read the all 327 chapters in one week 😂 so good!
i also read it in about 10 days, good sht
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Im really not a fan of taking in so much information in such a short time, it makes me feel like a lot of the story can be overshadowed by me still thinking about previous events
It’s funny that you were worried about being pretentious when your words were so genuine. Thank you for your video friend
Thanks, and eh it's something I'm trying to get over
when i first read Vagabond back in high school, I was exactly like Musashi, angry, hatred-driven. But after experiencing many traumatic events and failing countless times, I finally understand "invincible" or "the best" is merely a title, a label. The art (or the joy) of betterment one's self doesn't lie in becoming the no 1 but it lies in the journey of learning through every step. It is the joy of growing, of opening one's mind to the world.
I’ve just finished vagabond today and this video is really enlightening
Glad you enjoyed it fam
This video is a gem in my heart. I keep coming back to this because it reminds me of the spiritual potential within yourself and the journey ahead.
Glad you enjoy it!
Narative was sparkling nice job 👏
You killed this bro. You've portrayed this work of art beautifully. I appreciate you making this video bro, you've shown me I'm not the only one. Earned a sub!
Amazing, Vagabond has truly given me some life changing perspective and what it truly means to be strong in a meaningful way.
I keep finding myself revisiting and rewatching this video as I know there's a lesson if not multiple lessons I should take from this maybe there's still somethings I don't understand but still I feel like one day I will understand everything
That is exactly what I was about to write!
A true piece of art!
Im grateful that you understood the depth of vagabond, and can share it's message in an articulate way, the highest message one can spread
First off, holy hell this well edited. Great video
One of the best videos I've ever watched...
Thanks dawg, glad you enjoyed
What an excellent video. I didn't know it's a meme to hate on the farming arc, it was one of my absolute favorite parts of the manga. So many emotions and profound inner development by Musashi are shown in yet the purest forms, not through killing or realizing the death of his foes, but rather through nature, and accepting that some things can't be changed, and are better off not altered at all.
Yeah it's not a huge deal but for Vagabond and I think Vinland Saga it's a meme to hate on the farming arcs because there's no action, but I'm sure there are people out there who actually hate it for real lol
What’s really interesting about all the themes and stuff that you mention is that some of it is parallel to what Islam teaches like being grateful and perceptive about yourself and bettering yourself
Yeah, I feel like a lot of world religions have at least a little bit of overlap regarding teachings and morals. Always interesting to see stuff like that.
21:00 like he said, fixation is the way of death, fluidity is the way of life
My friend I must admit that this was truly a wonderful watch! I found myself having to go back in the video multiple times after I realized that my mind had drifted off in thought because of something you had just said or showed and really the video was too interesting for me to accept not listening clearly to each of those few seconds where my mind had wondered. I don't know if messing like that with playback in a video can fuck up the "view" in the youtube algorithm but I truly hope it doesn't because this video deserves to be recommended. I am absolutely a biased observer as I already loved Vagabond (and other works of Takehiko like "REAL") but I must reiterate that this was magnificent. And I genuinely mean my words as more than just platitudes. Great job once more, and I hope you cotinue producing videos about topics that you clearly enjoy, as I could hear it in your voice in this one.
Very happy to hear that you enjoyed the vid as much as you did, and thanks for the kind words man it means a lot. Don't even worry about the views or whatever, just watch and rewind it however you'd like!
Never in my life would I think that a video on a manga would explain the feeling I get when I lift weights. Amazing video!! I’m gonna do some more research on zen ❤
Look up "flow state" as well, forgot to mention that in the vid
This was a beautiful video! Thank you for this masterpiece.
Beautifully made video, from the script to the addition of Berserk’s theme towards the end. I’ve nearly completed the entire Berserk collection, and this will most definitely be next on my list to read. Keep doing what you do.
Holy, this video was amazing. I read Vagabond twice already and i really really liked it.
It was a fun read with interesting themes but thats were it stopped for me.
I love the idea of self discovery but the spiritual undertone is something that
i never took too serious.
I always related to the idea of proving urself in a society through force. But more in a sense
that i have to force myself with my artistic ambitions. Vagabond showed me that this longing
for appreciation and notoriety is a part of human nature - not bound by time or place.
But I never found Musashi thaaaat interesting despite this knowledge.
I think you end up gaining an even greater appreciation for his character when you are into spirituality
and like you said, there is a contrast in "why" he fights now vs then.
I never knew that buddhism and art are so intertwined with each other and i'm geniunely more interested in reading more into it. I think my next re-read will be even better thanks to you.
Thanks man,... this might be your best video.
Really glad to hear it dude, that's why I do this. I think I felt the same way that you did about the spiritual aspect of the narrative and about Musashi as a character my first time reading Vagabond. I didn't understand the spiritual aspects, and I couldn't really relate to Musashi's struggles. But while I was reading Eugen's book, I was constantly thinking of Vagabond and everything started to click. Then when I started re-reading chapters in preparation for this video, it was insane, it was like there was this side to Musashi that I completely missed my first time through.
This was an amazing video, Im watching this at probably one of the most challenging times of my life currently and I wanted to say thank you for uploading it and showing and expressing what you took away from this. It made me read Vagabond my self and I love it so far.
Really glad that you enjoyed the video and Vagabond as well. Sorry to hear that you've been struggling lately, I hope things get better for you soon dude, stay strong
@@SchnozMeister Thanks dude, I appreciate it! and I will do my best. Looking forward to seeing your future videos!
What an amazing video. Thank you so much for summarizing such a beautiful character, and a truly artistic story. Stories like this need to be taught in schools
Yeah I had to subscribe. This is an awesome video that perfectly sums of the genius of Vagabond as well as touching on the intricacies of it. I rarely see videos on RUclips that I feel discuss Vagabond properly. Most videos on Vagabond just say something along the lines of "Musashi's development is really good" but never explain why, but this video actually explains the why. Excellent job and I can't wait to watch more videos from you.
Hey, thank you very much! I wanted to make this video different from my usual stuff, but it sounds like it's pretty different from other people's stuff too which is cool to hear. Admittedly, I've only seen one Vagabond video from a small channel since I usually try to avoid watching other people's stuff about things I want to give my opinion on, but whenever I searched "Vagabond manga" on youtube, only a small handful of results would come up, so I thought it would be nice to throw in my 2 cents.
I’ve never heard of this series, but I’m about to be all over it! I’ve studied Iaido and even some the western sword. His journey has led me down this path that I’ve been on for 40 years now. Well done sir, well done.
I don’t do this generally but, I’m subscribing this channel just because of how thoughtful and though provoking this video was. Thank you for this video 🙏🏻
Man every video you produce is a 10/10, seriously great work.
you're too kind
@@SchnozMeister By the way, have you read goodnight punpun before? If so I would love to see a review for it, I want to hear your takes on it. I feel like you’d do a really good job with shedding light on the deeper meaning of the story, along with drawing attention to hidden details that many readers would simply not notice. If you haven’t read it, then I HIGHLY recommend it. It’s one of the greatest manga I have ever read and it really made me step back and take a second to analyze everything going on, not many manga have intrigued me to this extent. Seriously a 10/10.
I actually read it a couple of years ago, but I didn't really vibe with it. I went in blind after a friend's reccomendation, and I was uhh, surprised to say the least lol.
I can't see myself doing a video on it at the moment, but it's not totally off the table. I remember liking the story when Punpun was a kid, but after that it kind of fell off for me personally. I know that's kind of the point, but still, I'm conflicted on whether I actually like the manga or not. I just don't think I'd have anything interesting to really say about it.
I've read a couple of Asano's other works as well, and I just don't think his stuff is for me.
Damn, this is the best video about Vagabond I watched on RUclips.
Thanks dawg
Banger video, good shit. Love the cross referencing with that Zen book. Made me appreciate how well Vagabond communicates those same ideas.
beautiful, thank you brother.
SCHNOZ, MY MAN, I'VE WAITING FOR SO LONG!
Apologies for the delay but I'm BACK!
This is interesting, my childhood was similar to takezo’s so I was never frustrated with him I understood his journey and I know the feeling of wanting to be invincible to never be that weak again to want to face the strongest of the strong to prove you are stronger and to ultimately not understand yourself and feelings because of your childhood. This manga stuck out to me because it was like looking into a bloody mirror.
Thanks a lot ! Great video!
this video really opened my mind, it's crazy, i'm willing to be a better person and evolve as much as i can so i'd like if someone could recommend more videos like this, thanks and goodbye
Great, great video! Thanks for sharing your appreciation for this work.
This is the best Vagabond video i´ve ever seen. You have truly understood Inoue´s magnum opus in a way that i understood but i couldn´t explain with words until now. Thank you :D
What a beautiful video of my favourite fictional work, you have such a deep understanding of the story Inoue intended to tell which is unfortunately very rare from the little Vagabond discourse I've seen. You articulated yourself fantastically too, I'm excited to go through your entire catalogue of videos! Thank you so much for this.
This is such a good video essay. An excellent attempt to convey the unconveyable at the heart of Vagabond. Really resonated with my own journey with the manga.
I would love more vagabond videos, your prespective and how you put things are amazing and helped a lot, I think I'll reread it because of that
Hey thanks man :^)
There's definitely a lot more to talk about, but this video pretty much covered the aspects of Vagabond that I'm personally the most passionate about, so I don't think I have much more to say atm that other people haven't already said.
After reading the manga in its current entirety, I have to say it’s pretty awesome with its overarching theme of finding meaning in your life.
I'm dealing with a bunch of bullshit electives but i think i can make the most of my time and appreciate my learning as well :) thankk you
Such awesome explanation together with the book! I haven't read it but I think it adds another level of deepness to Vagabond. I'm suscribing, thank you!
When you said, "Of course, there is some MASTERFUL fucking artistry on display here" at 22:06, I felt that 😪
Dude finally someone talking about Vagabond and actually mentions Buddhism. So many people talk about vagabond and it's philosophy yet have no clue what the messages really are, it's all in Buddhism.
hey i know that im pretty late to this video's release date.. but i just wanted to thank you for this video. there's so much information in here just in terms of self growth and improvement. i plan to watch this video thoroughly and write good pointers! big ups man, and i hope you have a wonderful day!
I appreciate it, and I'm glad u enjoyed! Have a great day as well dude
Thank you so much for making this video and taking the time you take to show how much you care for the truth.
Love this video, I find it amazing how every time I read Vagabond my appreciation for it grows even further and this video made me appreciate it even more :)
Vagabond is a near perfect manga. Literally a 9.9/10
i didn't realize how much musashi have grown till i was checking my screenshot folder and found a pic of him from vol 1 and couldn't comprehend how they were the same person
Great vid! Musashi's teaching inspired me to start my channel based on his philosophy, especially the Book of Five Rings and Dokkodo! Thank you for posting!!⚔
Ah I've heard of the Book of Five Rings but I don't know too much about it; maybe one day! Thanks :^)
Vagabond is extravagant, violent, beautiful, philosophical, and simplistic in the most unique way.
3:22 all the characters are so alive. The monk Takuan for sure is my favourite. But I also like Takezos friend, the lying samurai, i related a lot because i used to be a lying bastard. And Takezo was like my wild older brother who even being brutal he was my brother and only kind to me.
The guts theme kicking in around @21:00 is transcendant
reaction without thought is a perfect way to describe how I used to play badminton.
when I got really into a game, I'd simply be flowing, moving.
I'd catch fast shots that should have gone right by me, like I could see the future.
it was a beautiful feeling, and I've been chasing it ever since.
maybe I should stop chasing it, and let it come back on its own. I'm sure I have the capability.
odd anecdote, but hey, maybe that was a state of zen.
I think for sports specifically there's a general term called a "flow state" which is very similar
@@SchnozMeister yea, perhaps different terms for the same concept?
Thank you for making this video, just what I needed to connect my thoughts on the manga
Finally watched the thing and I just wanna say
Banger.
Muy buen video, gracias a él tengo una imagen más clara sobre esta obra.
These videos on Manga are fucking phenomenal my guy, watched a few of your vids now and they're all so so so so great, you deserve so many more views, man. Mark my words, one day you're gunna be a staple of the community, glad that I found you early
Eyy thanks my guy, hopefully i'll get there one day
It took hardly 3days to caught up with the manga and I don't regret start to read hoping they'll continue the manga as per authors health issue.
its been 8 years sensei
This video was enhanced so much by the music choice. Really helped cement the theme of spirituality and self-reflection.
perfect video man i love it
You’ve got a new subscriber. Excellent video mate 👍
Great video man! I'll definetly have a look on Hillgers book. :D
Beautiful! I'd love to watch the documentaries you've shown in the video
All the links should be in the doc in the description 👍
Let's gooo
Never read Vagabond but this might tip me over
watch out for s p o i l e r s >__>
@@SchnozMeister It's not a spoiler if it doesn't spoil the fun for me!
@@LastMinuteEssays :^D
What a beautiful breakdown of Vagabond and it's themes. Thanks for your time and effort!
Great video as always! Was super excited to see you upload a new video and immediately started watching! Now I gotta read Vagabond!! Great job as always and can’t wait to see what’s next!
Eyy thanks Eye! Glad you enjoyed the vid, and I hope you enjoy Vagabond too!
Wow absolutely amazing video. Keep it up
good video, like reaaallly good video. I read it all and loved it, and your added introspection helps me to love it even more within the bigger picture.
Holy shit man amazing video definitely deserves way more love 🔥.
Zen is you becoming intertwined with the art form, you’re no longer the archer, the bow is shooting itself. Egoless, thoughtless and emptyness is making the bow shoot it self. I know it sounds dumb but it’s true.
Sounds nice
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rlly rlly good video bro, it led me to watch more vids from your chanel and im amazed. i hope you get more views and uploud more often, you really deserve it
Appreciate it dawg, thank u
Thanks a lot for this video:)
This video was so amazing, can’t wait for more, also really appreciate the editing
That really echoes with one quote in the manga that „The ultimate goal of all swordsmen learning swords is finding a way that doesn’t need a sword to swing.“ That’s why both strongest swordsmen saints said,“My sword unify with Heaven and Earth.“ as the pinnacle of swordsmanship
Great analysis and keep up the good work good luck
That really spoke to me, I’m definetely getting the manga
ive been waiting to watch this here we go!
there's a 53 hour audiobook of the novelized version of this same story and it's fucking awesome to listen to.
This was incredibly done🔥💯👏
Beautiful video bro
Fantastic video my dude.
Having seen and read a lot of PEAK media, I have to say, Musashi is def one of my favorite protagonists of all time.
I feel like musashi is on a journey to learn to harness his natural adhd and zone out while fighting. Lol. Ive heard of craftsman who completely lose focus when carving birds out of wood and it ends up better if not just as good as there previous best work
I really love your commentary keep it up!