Vagabond Definitive Edition, Vol. 1

The book arrived nicely packaged and in pristine condition. Its very thick and heavy. There's even a cloth bookmark like the kind you would find in a Bible (pretty fancy). The drawings are AMAZING! I also love the fact that the story isn't all squeezed onto one page. So far the story line is very interesting and engages you right from the very start. Two things I wanted to point out: First the illustration on the front is a semi-sleeve. Meaning it can come off and the design on the book itself appears to be cherry blossoms? Not for sure. So if you were like me thinking that face is on the actual cover it's not (see vid). By the way the cover feels like fabric. Pretty nice. Second Point- If you got this for a teenager, just know there are some full buck naked s3xual illustrations in there. I pixeled over it to show you. So...be careful. One other thing I forgot to add is throughout the book, though most is in black and white, there are full color illustrations that are breathtaking. This is a book you keep for life and not let anyone borrow. It's too precious.

It is top-tier quality, with very well-drawn pictures. The characters are all amazing, with the main character going through great character development even in the first book. It came out amazing, too. Overall, amazing quality, amazing artwork, amazing characters, if you want a unique experience for a manga story and the book, it is worth the price.

This book is gorgeous. The art is next level and every panel feels alive. You can tell a crazy amount of detail went into it. Even just flipping through it is worth it. The book itself feels super high quality. The pages are thick, the binding is solid, and the cover feels premium. It’s built to last. I’ve bought a lot of manga and this is easily one of the nicest ones I own. If you’re into Vagabond or just want something that looks amazing on your shelf, this is a must.

I got this as a a gift for someone who specifically wanted these versions of this series. They are heavy and well made. The gift recipient really enjoyed them, and loved that these look nice displayed on their shelves.

So far so good. Book came in better condition than expected- it’s amazon- best price on the market compared to most book stores and second had markets at the time I bought it. It’s a dark interesting take on musashi but no where near as dark as berserk. If you like good art and samurai ronin stories this is for you.

(Review for The Definite Edition of Vagabond since Amazon sadly combines both Big and Definite editions) I once had every volume of viz, big editions! The bindings and backing was poorly made and so was the paper quality. This is a big correction and huge improvement! Now the binding on every page sits flat, like a well made book! Making it enjoyable to read and with better card stock, paper now! I guess I sold my Big editions for a reason, something better years later! The Quality now is on par to Vinland, berserk Hard bound and the collective versions! Shame they are months behind per volume and print, I wanted to get both, volume 1 and 2.. Highly recommend. Worth it’s Top Dollar as the print is stellar, crisp and clear even the larger splash pages or Water colored art! Beautiful and quite lovely! Captures Inoue’s style best! While Inoue himself just may be, from Feudal Japan himself.. ha!

I feel like this isn’t a place to review Vagabond the manga, so much as a place to review the specific product. I received my package very quickly. The contents were imperfect condition. The book itself is a good size for viewing the art. That has a strong binding. I noticed no problems with gluing or print related issues. If, for some reason, you want to know about the content of the book, there are a lot of fantastic resources for manga reviews. But for all you moms or uncles or siblings buying gifts… Content is PG13 This is the first installment in a series The story unfolds as a pretty classic warring states era samurai story, following the lives of two friends from a rural village as they set off for glory in pursuit of their respective destinies. It is very well told, and the English translation featured here is absolutely fantastic. The art, might be the primary driving factor for most manga fans, this is hands down some of the most beautiful ink work you’re gonna find. The brushstroke heavy stylization is reminiscent of the calligraphy of antiquity, and any art nerd will be thrilled to place this on their shelf. Hope that helps

Vagabond Definitive Edition Vol. 1 arrived in perfect condition, and it’s absolutely beautiful. The quality of the print, the cover design, and the overall presentation blew me away... it’s so good that I already went ahead and got the other two volumes. A must-have for any manga collector.

This book is a work of art, looks great on the shelf and is an amazing reading. Would recommend.

Ok, nice edition, good quality

Ha llegado en perfectas condiciones y bien empaquetado y plastificado. Era para un regalo y le ha encantado. Recalcar que está en inglés.

The book is in great shape and has no damage. A perfect manga with clear print and a premium cover. Definitely a must have for any collector.

Best manga of all time , highly recommend!