A review by owenvagabond
Vagabond, Volume 20 by Takehiko Inoue

challenging hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This volume marks the end of the Kojiro arc. So far, this arc is favourite arc of the whole manga. The beginning with Jisai is taken at a slow pace and doesn't use too much action which it doesn't need. The second part with Itosai with Kojiro as a young adult is similar to Musashi. Speaking of Musashi, he is not the primary focus in this arc as it is primarily set before the first chapter. However, in chapter 162 Kojiro and Musashi meet in what is my favourite chapter so far. The action in this arc is the best in the magna so far, and so are the side characters. Overall this manga just keeps getting better than better and I  can't wait to read the next arc.