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Real-life figure Miyamoto Musashi was the most celebrated samurai
of all time. The quintessential warrior-philosopher, Musashi
authored A Book of Five Rings, a classic treatise in the canon of
world philosophy and military strategy. But the path to
enlightenment is an endless journey, and to get there through
violent means - by way of the sword - makes mere survival an even
greater challenge. Miyamoto Musashi versus Sasaki Kojiro was
perhaps the greatest matchup in the history of the samurai warrior.
They follow different paths, but their lives intertwine heading
toward their epic duel. For now, Kojiro finds himself in a new
position as sword instructor to the powerful Hosokawa Clan in
Kokura. Meanwhile, Musashi continues his journey while he is still
coming to terms with accomplishing the impossible - singlehandedly
destroying the mighty Yoshioka School.
Get It All--Get Big ; The 3-in-1 Edition
Reads R to L (Japanese Style). Get It All--Get Big ; The 3-in-1
Edition
ConfrontationMusashi has returned to Kyoto one year after he last
attempted to take on the mighty Yoshioka School, and the entire
city is abuzz anticipating the rematch to come. When the elder
disciples of the Yoshioka discover the unbelievable progress
Musashi has made along the way of the sword, they plot to defeat
him however they can--even if it means resorting to dishonorable
means.
Historical tale of enlightenment by way of the sword - 3 volumes
collected in 1
Historical tale of enlightenment by way of the sword - 3 volumes
collected in 1
Reads R to L (Japanese Style).
Sasaki Kojiro is the man destined to become Miyamoto Musashi's
greatest rival and opponent in the most well-known duel in the
annals of Japanese history. As a deaf-mute young man coming of age
in a remote seaside village, Kojiro's innate ability with the sword
is compelling him to strive to become even better. This drive takes
him beyond the borders of his peaceful village into the violent and
chaotic world of feudal era Japan in the midst of a bloody war.
Striving for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is
prepared to cut down anyone who stands in his way. "Vagabond" is an
action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential
warrior-philosopher--the most celebrated samurai of all time
Historical tale of enlightenment by way of the sword - 3 volumes
collected in 1
R to L (Japanese Style). Historical tale of enlightenment by way of
the sword - 3 volumes collected in 1 The Distant Ocean In the
aftermath of the bloody Battle of Sekigahara, Sasaki Kojiro, the
man destined to be Musashi's opponent in the most famous duel in
Japanese history, finds himself alone amidst desperate refugees and
vicious hunters. Despite being pushed to his limits, Kojiro is far
from daunted by his peril and instead thrives with an almost
supernatural serenity. Driven by his macabre thirst for battle,
Kojiro is transformed into the ultimate swordsman.
The best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one
of Japan's greatest manga creators. Winning isn't everything in the
game of basketball, but who wants to come in second? It takes
dedication and discipline to be the best, and the Shohoku High
hoops team wants to be just that. They have one last year to make
their captain's dream of reaching the finals come true--will they
do it? Thanks to an impressive showing during a scrimmage between
Shohoku's rookie and veteran players, Coach Anzai decides to give
Sakuragi a crack at playing center. And though the game reveals
several of Sakuragi's weaknesses, it also highlights just how far
his technique has come in a very short amount of time. With but
three days until the game against rival school Takezato, Sakuragi
is placed on a new and grueling training regimen: he must make 500
shots each and every day!
Real-life figure Miyamoto Musashi was the most celebrated samurai
of all time. The quintessential warrior-philosopher, Musashi
authored A Book of Five Rings, a classic treatise in the canon of
world philosophy and military strategy. But the path to
enlightenment is an endless journey, and to get there through
violent means - by way of the sword - makes mere survival an even
greater challenge. After single-handedly defeating seventy
bloodthirsty men from the Yoshioka clan, Musashi is at the greatest
crossroads of his life - will he head toward the light and live a
life among men, or will the allure of the darkness be too strong
for him to resist? A chance encounter with the ferocious master,
Ito Ittosai, may make the decision to live by the sword inevitable.
Winning isn't everything in the game of basketball, but who wants
to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the
best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They
have one last year to make their captain's dream of reaching the
finals come true--will they do it? Takehiko Inoue's legendary
beloved basketball manga is finally here and the tale of a lifetime
is in your hands. Hanamichi Sakuragi's got no game with girls--none
at all! It doesn't help that he's known for throwing down at a
moment's notice and always coming out on top. A hopeless bruiser,
he's been rejected by 50 girls in a row! All that changes when he
meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko, and she's actually not afraid
of him! When she introduces him to the game of basketball, his life
is changed forever...
Historical tale of enlightenment by way of the sword - 3 volumes
collected in 1 R to L (Japanese Style). "Glimmering Waves" In a
remote seaside village, an abandoned infant is left to the care of
a reclusive old man who has all but renounced the ways of the
world. This helpless child is destined to become Sasaki Kojiro--the
legendary archrival of Miyamoto Musashi. Inoue's unique take on
this enigmatic figure sets up the foundation for his fictional
account of the most famous rivalry in Japanese history. Striving
for enlightenment by way of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi is prepared
to cut down anyone who stands in his way. "Vagabond" is an
action-packed portrayal of the life and times of the quintessential
warrior-philosopher--the most celebrated samurai of all time
R to L (Japanese Style)
Enlightenment by Way of the SwordReal-life figure Miyamoto Musashi
was the most celebrated samurai of all time. The quintessential
warrior philosopher, Musashi authored A Book of Five Rings, a
theoretical guide to military strategy still used today. But the
path to enlightenment is an endless journey, and to get there
through violent means--by way of the sword--makes mere survival an
even greater challenge.
One with Heaven and EarthMusashi suffers a humiliating defeat
against Inshun, the second-generation master of Hozoin Temple. To
prepare for a rematch, Musashi undertakes an intense spiritual and
physical training regimen with a most unlikely teacher--Inshun's
predecessor, the founder of the Hozoin Spear Technique. To attain
the focus necessary to take on the most technically proficient and
deadliest fighter he has ever faced, Musashi will first have to
confront his own deep-seated personal demons.
The best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one
of Japan's greatest manga creators.
Winning isn't everything in the game of basketball, but who wants
to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the
best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They
have one last year to make their captain's dream of reaching the
finals come true--will they do it?
With Sannoh pulling away with a big lead on the scoreboard in the
second half, Shohoku is looking clearly outmatched. With the team
foundering, Sakuragi decides he's got to get everyone fired up and
boldly declares that he's going to take Sannoh down. Shohoku still
has a long way to go, and Akagi himself needs to find a way to
overcome Kawata's strong defense. But if Shohoku can find their
rhythm, they just might get back in the game.
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen audiences.
The best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one
of Japan s greatest manga creators.
Winning isn't everything in the game of basketball, but who wants
to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the
best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They
have one last year to make their captain's dream of reaching the
finals come true will they do it?
Final Volume With only a minute left in the game, the players of
Shohoku High have closed the gap on the scoreboard with a supreme
effort that has the crowd on its feet. Sannoh, the reigning
champions, are still in the lead, but the game now hangs in the
balance, and it isn t over until the last whistle blows. Both teams
know this is it time to lay everything on the line and no holding
back, because only one team will leave the court victorious
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen audiences.
Get It All--Get Big ; The 3-in-1 Edition
Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for M audiences. Musashi is at the
greatest crossroads of his life. After surviving his single-handed
battle against the seventy men of Yoshioka Clan, Musashi is left
with an injury that may lead to the end of his sword-fighting days.
Could this mean he will escape from the spiral of death and killing
that has been at the very center of his being for so long, or will
the way of the sword be too tempting for him to walk away from?
He tried to slam her with love, but she dunked his heart. R to L
(Japanese Style). Though they initially got off to a rocky start,
Hanamichi and Ryota Miyagi quickly form a bond based on their
mutual experiences with heartbreak (and being all-around losers
when it comes to the ladies). Their unlikely camaraderie also helps
in firing up the rest of the Shohoku team and gives everyone a
substantial morale boost. This all comes to an abrupt halt, though,
when a group of thugs with a score to settle with Ryota crash a
practice session. Explosive personalities collide as everyone in
attendance braces themselves for an all-out brawl Winning isn't
everything in the game of basketball, but who wants to come in
second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the best, and the
Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They have one last
year to make their captain's dream of reaching the finals come
true--will they do it? Takehiko Inoue's legendary beloved
basketball manga is finally here and the tale of a lifetime is in
your hands.
Get It All--Get Big ; The 3-in-1 Edition
Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for M audiences. It's been one year
since Yoshioka Denshichirō granted Musashi a reprieve for a
rematch. Denshichirō may have been a better swordsman back then,
but with Musashi before him now, he realizes the truly incredible
strides his opponent has made in such a short period of time. By
sheer force of will, a reluctant Denshichirō moves forward into the
fight. And what will the deadly repercussions be for Musashi after
this duel that's all but already won?
The best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one
of Japan's greatest manga creators. Winning isn't everything in the
game of basketball, but who wants to come in second? It takes
dedication and discipline to be the best, and the Shohoku High
hoops team wants to be just that. They have one last year to make
their captain's dream of reaching the finals come true--will they
do it? Thanks to consecutive three-pointers by Mitsui late in the
first half of the game against Ryonan High, Shohoku High ends the
half down by only six points. Rukawa's still got plenty of strength
left and he's going to need it to face Ryonan's ace, Sendoh. The
pressure on Ryonan continues to draw fouls from them--can Shohoku
exploit this and pull ahead? Or is Ryonan's coach Taoka just
waiting for Shohoku to trip themselves up?
Get ready for the greatest sports manga of all time
Reads R to L (Japanese Style).
In a white-hot competition, you need your confidence to carry you
to victory. In the Shohoku vs. Ryonan game, Akagi, still recovering
from an ankle injury, has his confidence shaken when Ryonan's
Uozumi knocks him down. Now doubting his effectiveness, Akagi
begins deferring opportunities to his teammates. Ryonan seizes the
chance to pull away, leaving Shohoku wondering how they're going to
get their mojo back Sakuragi's going to have to try something
unthinkable to get Akagi back on his feet and his head in the game
The best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one
of Japan's greatest manga creators. Winning isn't everything in the
game of basketball, but who wants to come in second? It takes
dedication and discipline to be the best, and the Shohoku High
hoops team wants to be just that. They have one last year to make
their captain's dream of reaching the finals come true--will they
do it? As the boys from Shohoku watch from the sidelines, the
much-anticipated game between Ryonan High and Kainan High continues
to heat up. Kainan superstar Maki's stellar play helps swing the
momentum back in his team's direction, aided in no small part by a
key player from Ryonan getting into foul trouble. However, Captain
Akagi and company leave the game early when they receive an
alarming bit of news: Coach Anzai has collapsed and is now in the
hospital!
R to L (Japanese Style). Infinite UniverseMusashi endeavors to take
on sword master Yagyu Sekishusai, a man recognized by many to be
the greatest swordsman of his time. Although Sekishusai is far past
his prime, Musashi still believes killing him will take him further
along the path. Little does he know that going against a man of
such depth and proportion means much more than just killing a
seemingly helpless old man in his sleep.
The best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one
of Japan's greatest manga creators. Winning isn't everything in the
game of basketball, but who wants to come in second? It takes
dedication and discipline to be the best, and the Shohoku High
hoops team wants to be just that. They have one last year to make
their captain's dream of reaching the finals come true--will they
do it? Captain Akagi returns to the game as the second half gets
underway, and despite playing on a potentially career-ending
sprained ankle, he refuses to let Kainan intimidate him. However,
the Kings continue to show Shohoku no mercy, with their star rookie
Maki relentlessly attacking the basket and drawing fouls and the
ever-reliable Jin widening the lead. As the game clock hits the
ten-minute mark, Coach Anzai decides to make a drastic move!
Get ready for the greatest sports manga of all time
Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T.
Winning isn't everything in the game of basketball, but who wants
to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the
best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They
have one last year to make their captain's dream of reaching the
finals come true--will they do it?
It's do or die for the Shohoku High School Basketball Team If they
want a spot in the Nationals, they need to win this game. As the
second half winds down, Shohoku hangs on to a one-point lead over
Ryonan despite Mitsui's collapse. Ryonan keeps the pressure on with
their best players, Uozumi, Fukuda and Sendoh, giving it all
they've got. Sakuragi steps up defensively, and now he's Shohoku's
last hope of staying alive in the tournament, but is he up to the
challenge?
Get ready for the greatest sports manga of all time
Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences rated teen.
Winning isn't everything in the game of basketball, but who wants
to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the
best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They
have one last year to make their captain's dream of reaching the
finals come true--will they do it?
For the Shohoku High players, the past echoes in the present as
Rukawa learns something about Coach Anzai that leaves him
determined to be the best high school player in Japan. With ten
days remaining until the start of the national tournament, Coach
Anzai sends the Shohoku High team to Shizuoka for a week of
practice with another local team. But Sakuragi stays behind for a
special practice session that will push him to the limit and
improve his individual skills for the crucial games ahead.
Get ready for the greatest sports manga of all time
Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences rated teen.
Winning isn't everything in the game of basketball, but who wants
to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the
best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They
have one last year to make their captain's dream of reaching the
finals come true--will they do it?
Now that they've made it to the Nationals, Shohoku learns exactly
where they rank in the overall standings compared to some of the
other teams, and they don't like it Shocked to learn that they're
only a C-ranked team, they've got to get their game on to beat
their A-ranked first round opponent, Toyotama. Even if they beat
Toyotama, Shohoku's opponent in the second round is last year's
champion, Sanno Kogyo. For Sakuragi, Akagi, Rukawa and the boys of
Shohoku High, the real game begins now
R to L (Japanese Style). Hanamichi finally gets some game time as a
substitute for the slightly injured captain Akagi and quickly goes
about making a spectacle of himself. Not only does he manage to
strip the ball from Ryonan's veteran center, but he also succeeds
in making several key passes that result in some much-needed
baskets. With Shohoku closing in on their opponents' lead, is
Hanimichi on the verge of proving that he has what it takes to
become the next captain?
The best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one
of Japan's greatest manga creators.
Winning isn't everything in the game of basketball, but who wants
to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the
best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They
have one last year to make their captain's dream of reaching the
finals come true--will they do it?
The second half is winding down and Shohoku is working harder than
they ever have before to close the seemingly impossible lead Sannoh
has over them. Rukawa has found something inside him and continues
to evolve as a player, and Sakuragi is totally in his own zone. But
will pushing themselves beyond their limits lead Shohoku to victory
or ruin?
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen audiences.
The best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one
of Japan's greatest manga creators.
Winning isn't everything in the game of basketball, but who wants
to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the
best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They
have one last year to make their captain's dream of reaching the
finals come true--will they do it?
With seven minutes left in the second half, Shohoku slowly chips
away at Sannoh' s large lead thanks to Sakuragi's rebounds. But
Sannoh's star player Sawakita isn't going to sit still for that
Faced with an apparently unstoppable opponent, Rukawa and Sakuragi
both have to dig deep to understand themselves and their own game,
and become the basketball players they were meant to be
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen audiences.
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