Takuan Sōhō Vagabond – The Monk Who Transformed Musashi’s Path
In Vagabond, the manga adaptation of Eiji Yoshikawa’s Musashi, author Takehiko Inoue reimagines real historical figures through rich visual storytelling and profound philosophy. Among the many characters who influence Miyamoto Musashi, one of the most pivotal is Takuan Sōhō. A Zen Buddhist monk, Takuan is more than just a spiritual figure—he’s a symbol of clarity,…