バガボンド [Vagabond]

Based on Eiji Yoshikawa's epic novel Musashi, Vagabond is a manga series that began in 1999 under Kōdansha, following the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi's journey toward mastery. The series is most famously associated with writer and artist Takehiko Inoue, whose breathtaking, painterly art elevates the samurai genre into a profound meditation on life, death, and the pursuit of strength. Though currently on an extended hiatus after 37 collected volumes, its influence on the medium is immense, celebrated for its philosophical depth and stunning visual storytelling.