Musashi Miyamoto (Vagabond)

is the titular main protagonist of the 2002 adventure and action manga series, by Inoue Takehiko. He is a man who was banished from his village and sets up a goal to reach the status of the most notable known samurai at age seventeen. His true name is Takezō Shinmen, but he later renamed himself as Musashi Miyamoto, as a way to set up a new start for his life. 
He is based on the real-life legendary samurai from the 16th century of the and is known as an undefeated samurai in the history of Japan after constantly winning 61 duels and coming out undefeated after initially been given a fight to death. 
== Appearance ==
Musashi is a young Japanese man with thick black eyebrows, black eyes, and messy black hair. As his age progresses toward his 20s, he lets his hair grow longer and begins to tie it into a knot at the back of his hair along with his beard which begins to appear around his mouth. The rest of his hair is often seen facing upward, giving him the look of an explosion, a comparison that is given by others who see him.
At the start of the story, he also received a horizontal scar that was caused by his own wooden sword, was given by Seijuro Yoshioka.
== Personality ==
Driven by the motivation that caused Musashi to rise to the zenith in the art of swordsmanship is his longing to surpass his father, due to the relentless mistreatment he endured during his formative years and his inability to revolt against it. His determination to be deemed as the most powerful swordsman instilled in him a propensity for offense and instilled alarm to a larger number of those around him, with the exception of Otsu, who remained unafraid. Musashi as a teen was merciless when fighting against samurais, showing him murdering several of them without fear as he protects Matahashi.
With the progression of the story, his character drastically develops into a less hostile manner and understands the importance of life, thus seemingly abandoning his path to become the strongest, now aiming to be more of a merciful and humble man. He also comprehends that killing and death is still a thing and should be done only if necessary.
== Relationships ==
* Matahachi Honiden: Both of them had a very strong bond to the point, but despite all the good times they spent, Matahachi made the decision to move on and start his own journey after an emotion of jealousy toward Musashi began to rise.
With the battle of Sekigahara taking an end, Musashi or Takezō walks to him to declare that he survived the battle just like him, which causes Matahachi to roll to look at him and break down in tears, telling him that he scared him due to mistaking his friend for a refugee hunter. 
Later at night, Musashi mercilessly kills several samurai. One of them attempts to kill Matahashi who is then rescued by his friend who brutally kills him with a heavy rock and stick. Sometimes after, the two friends walk at night and declare that they will not die as they shout each of their names. Later in the series, Musashi is deeply upset to see how big of a change his friend has made compared to the time they spent together earlier as late teenagers. 
* Otsu: Another friend that Matahashi and Takezo met as children. Otsu, like Musashi, was also an orphan who had no family members by her side to show love for her. Unbeknownst to both of the two friends, they did not comprehend the affection they had toward each other.
Following in facing against Yoshioka Denshirou, Musashi eventually came to the realization that Otsu was more than a childhood friend to him, now understanding that this was love. After receiving several wounds in his fight with the Yoshioka students, Otsu was the one who assisted in helping him recover. Musashi was also suggested by Soho Takuan to engage her in a marriage with Musashi denying.
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==Trivia ==
*A panel of Musashi praying has been turned into popular meme among fans, known as "Another Day of Thanking God".
*Although not exactly a meme, a fanmade manga panel is drawn by fan, which shows Musashi with other famous manga characters; Thorfinn from Vinland Saga and Guts from Berserk sitting on a table discussing.
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