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arf88's review against another edition
4.0
Great art, with a great origin story (plus a few good one and done's).
The only real criticism I have is that the art is sometimes goofy, and the set up of each story is a bit repetitive - Japan apparently had a massive issue with drunken thugs, because Usagi can't go ten paces without getting into a fight with a mob of men.
The only real criticism I have is that the art is sometimes goofy, and the set up of each story is a bit repetitive - Japan apparently had a massive issue with drunken thugs, because Usagi can't go ten paces without getting into a fight with a mob of men.
justinlikescomicbooks's review
4.5
He does have the juice! Incredible, satisfying, epic origin story. The art gets better, the action gets more coherent, and the characters reveal more layers. This shit rules!
motobart's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Usagi Yojimbo comics are a rare gem. The pen and ink artwork is fantastic - you can stare at the drawings and forget you're reading! The action sequences are top notch, minimally gruesome. Best of all, these stories have a lot of heart.
zare_i's review against another edition
5.0
Second volume in the series gives us first longer story arc - origin story for the Usagi. We follow him as a kid aiming to become a renown samurai warrior. While on his way to the famous Dogora sword fighting school he will come across Katsuichi, mysterious warrior challenged by the very Dogora students. Witnessing the ease with which Katsuichi defeats the gang, Usagi decides that Katsuichi is a master he wants to learn from. What follows is what in my opinion are the best parts taken from many martial arts movies, of young student learning the art of war and life from a reclusive and wise warrior.
Art wise nothing much is changed from the volume one. What catches the eye are more panoramic shots and more truly cinematic views - entry pages, for example, showing Usagi confronting a samurai from his past are truly fantastic.
Highly recommended to fans of adventure stories.
Art wise nothing much is changed from the volume one. What catches the eye are more panoramic shots and more truly cinematic views - entry pages, for example, showing Usagi confronting a samurai from his past are truly fantastic.
Highly recommended to fans of adventure stories.
scheu's review against another edition
5.0
I'm so grateful for having ignored Usagi Yojimbo for so many years, because now I have volume after volume waiting for me. Sakai spins his tales with loving care, reflecting the spirit at the core of the samurai tale while infusing the stories with humor and charm. This volume tells the story of Usagi's childhood but also includes shorter stories.
kennethtcox's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
krystofsubr's review against another edition
5.0
Perfection. Perfect art, perfect writing. 10/10
This was my second read of this book.
This was my second read of this book.
angelofmine1974's review
adventurous
medium-paced
3.0
Ah getting back into this series! The majority of the book was Usagi reminiscing about when he started training as a samurai, being the king's guard and the reason why he killed the other king's guard two years later. The side stories were great as well especially the Zylla. Wonderful graphics and looking forward to the next one in the series!
enno's review against another edition
4.0
I think this is where the Usagi books hit their stride, with an origin story told inside the now-familiar meta story of Usagi and Gen drinking together at an inn and quibbling over who pays the bill.