http://redaura.animeblogger.net anime & manga consideration Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:41:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In light of the recent events in Bleach (up to ch. 352), this has been an interesting journey for Ichigo and his current form will probably have its consequences on his character and story. In a strange way, his monstrous appearance right now could be said to have resulted from ... http://redaura.animeblogger.net/?p=193 Based on a well-acclaimed seinen manga, Blade of the Immortal follows Manji and Rin in the latter's quest to eliminate Anotsu Kagehisa, leader of the Ittou-ryuu, to avenge her parents deaths. Manji is the samurai she has hired to protect her as well as aid in her revenge. Despite his ... http://redaura.animeblogger.net/?p=186 Manga: Vagabond バガボンド Mangaka: Inoue Takehiko 井上雄彦 Volumes: 21-27 Chapters: 180-242 This arc brings us back to Musashi and his appointed duel with Denshichirou. In a nutshell, the duel to finish the battle between the two fighters started several arcs ago ends in the annihilation of the entire Yoshioka school. One of the best ... http://redaura.animeblogger.net/?p=178 Manga: Vagabond バガボンド Mangaka: Inoue Takehiko 井上雄彦 Volumes: 14-20 Chapters: 128-179 The timeline of Vagabond moves back 17 years to focus on Musashi's greatest opponent, Sasaki Kojirou. The arc opens with Kanemaki Jisai who finds a new reason to continue with what he believes to be a worthless life when he learns that his ... http://redaura.animeblogger.net/?p=166 Manga: Vagabond バガボンド Mangaka: Inoue Takehiko 井上雄彦 Volumes: 11-13 Chapters: 105-127 Despite the certificate, Uncle Gon is highly skeptical of his nephew's claim to be Sasaki Kojirou as he observes that Matahachi's attitude hasn't changed at all, making his sudden status as one of the 'rising dragons' highly suspicious. Unable to explain himself, Matahachi ... http://redaura.animeblogger.net/?p=150 Manga: Vagabond バガボンド Mangaka: Inoue Takehiko 井上雄彦 Volumes: 8-11 Chapters: 77-104 Musashi continues on his journey to challenge the strongest and his new target is Yagyuu Sekishuusai, known to be an 'invincible' warrior. Meanwhile, Yoshioka Denshichirou has been constantly requesting for a duel with Sekishuusai to no avail and ultimately gives up on the ... http://redaura.animeblogger.net/?p=142 The Pendulum arc has finally started, after that few episodes of pointless filler. Depicting the events in Soul Society 100 years ago, it is here that we will come to know of the vizards' pasts starting with Urahara's promotion to the captain of the 12th squad on Yoruichi's recommendation. This ... http://redaura.animeblogger.net/?p=136 Manga: Vagabond バガボンド Mangaka: Inoue Takehiko 井上雄彦 Volumes: 4-8 Chapters: 33-76 What a fantastic arc! Musashi and Takuan go their separate ways but not before the latter leaves the young swordsman with some food for thought, the idea of truly 'seeing' which is revisited later in the arc. A young boy, Jotarou, has also ... http://redaura.animeblogger.net/?p=127 Manga: Vagabond バガボンド Mangaka: Inoue Takehiko 井上雄彦 Volumes: 2-4 Chapters: 22-32 Miyamoto Musashi travels to Kyoto in his quest to challenge the strongest fighters in the country. As luck would have it, he very soon encounters the members of the renown Yoshioka dojo and decides to gauge his skills against this new set of ... http://redaura.animeblogger.net/?p=117 Manga: Vagabond バガボンド Mangaka: Inoue Takehiko 井上雄彦 Volumes: 1-2 Chapters: 1-21 Vagabond begins with the aftermath of the Battle of Sekigahara, introducing the person who will later become one of the most renowned swordsman in Japanese history. Two childhood friends, Shinmen Takezou and Honiden Matahachi, who left Sakushuu village to make a name ... http://redaura.animeblogger.net/?p=109