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...

"Originally published in Japan in 1991 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo."--Tp. recto.

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...

Drama, tragedy and fast breaks...on wheels. Life goes on... Get Real. Real men, real basketball, real manga.

R to L (Japanese Style). Drama, tragedy and fast breaks...on wheels. Life goes on... Get Real. Real men, real basketball, real manga. While Togawa and the Tigers are finally gelling and coming together as a team, Nomiya finds himself still without a job and without any real direction in life. His true path continues to elude him until an unlikely source gives him new perspective on it all. Meanwhile, Takahashi struggles with acceptance and rehabilitation, but he hasn't given up on...

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...

He tried to slam her with love, but she dunked his heart.

R to L (Japanese Style). He tried to slam her with love, but she dunked his heart. As luck would have it, the basketball team narrowly avoids suspension over the all-out-brawl incident when Yohei and Mitsui's friends take responsibility. Now, with Mitsui back in the lineup for the first time in two years, Shohoku quickly resumes practice in preparation for their upcoming tournament. As punishment for the lack of discipline they displayed in the fight, though, Coach Anzai decides on a starting lineup for Shohoku's game without...

He tried to slam her with love, but she dunked his heart.

Reads R to L (Japanese Style). He tried to slam her with love, but she dunked his heart.

_Shoyo's ace, Fujima, drops himself into the lineup and quickly helps his team retake the lead from Shohoku, and despite struggling with fatigue, Mitsui stays on the floor as well. Realizing that they are the keys to winning the game, coach Anzai focuses on both Mitsui's scoring finesse and Hanamichi's monstrous rebounding, but with only five minutes left on the game clock, Shohoku will need to deliver, and fast. Which player will ignite...

He tried to slam her with love, but she dunked his heart.

Reads R to L (Japanese Style). He tried to slam her with love, but she dunked his heart.

Shohoku advances to the final four in their prefecture, but the team they will face next, Shoyo, boasts one of the tallest squads around. Hoping to capitalize on his uncanny rebounding skills, Coach Anzai places Sakuragi in the starting five, but the Shohoku boys struggle against their opponents' marked height advantage. Miyagi's speed and Rukawa's finesse help their team chip away at Shoyo's lead, but with Akagi being outplayed at center,...

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.

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?