With a few key clues left behind by his deceased friend, Kenji realizes that this cult is much more than he ever thought it would be-not only is this mysterious organization directly targeting him and his childhood friends, but the whole world also faces a grave danger that only the friends have the key to stop. But when he learns that one of his old friends going by the name 'Donkey' has suddenly committed suicide, and that a new cult led by a figure known as 'Friend' is becoming more notorious, Kenji starts to feel that something isn't right. What it’s about: “Kenji Endo is a normal convenience store manager who's just trying to get by. First Volume Release: September 27,1999.What it’s about: “Vagabond is the fictitious retelling of the life of one of Japan's most renowned swordsmen, the 'Sword Saint' Musashi Miyamoto-his rise from a swordsman with no desire other than to become 'Invincible Under the Heavens' to an enlightened warrior who slowly learns of the importance of close friends, self-reflection, and life itself.”Ī trilogy of live-action film adaptations of 20th Century Boys, directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi, were released in 20. Vagabond's creator - Takehiko Inoue - has sold millions of copies of his work!