The Real Musashi: The Manga Edition: The True Story Of Japan’s Greatest Warrior

The true story of MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, Japan’s greatestswordsman told in exciting manga form!

Miyamoto Musashi was undefeated throughout his long career as a fighter andbecame even more famous later in life as the author ofThe Book of FiveRingsthe bible of Japanese military strategy that is still widely readtoday. This book tells the incredible true story of an enigmatic man who is thegreatest swordfighter in history.

The exciting events recounted in this book include:

• Musashi’s first duel at the age of 13 when he succesfully defeated a much older and more experienced swordsman

• The dramatic showdown at Ganryujima where Musashi bested his greatest rival, Sasaki Kojiro, and became a living legend throughout Japan

• His unparalleled career in fighting 61 duels without ever being defeated

• Why and how he wroteThe Book of Five Ringslater in life a literary classic that has been read by millions of people

The Real Musashiis a fast-paced, action-packed story about themost exciting figure in Japanese history, a man whose story continues to betold in countless video games and anime series.

About the Author

Touru Sugitahas written numerous historicalmanga includingBattle of Sekigahara: The Battle that Changed Japan’sHistory, The Meji RestorationandRomance of the ThreeKingdoms.

Reiko Takiis an artist based in Japan who hasillustrated many best-selling manga includingDoujinshi Project R /Project R2and biographies of Minamoto no Yoshitune and ToyotomiHideyoshi.