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リアル [Real] #11
Real, Vol. 11
Eisner-award nominated creator Takehiko Inoue creates a dramatic tale of triumph over adversity. This is the story of three young men whose lives are profoundly changed by their involvement with wheelchair basketball.
Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn't pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of the mega-hit masterpieces Slam Dunk and Vagabond, lifts the manga medium to a completely new level of storytelling.
It's the big day for Nomiya, the tryouts for the Tokyo Lightnings professional basketball team. Nomiya's putting everything he's got into this moment, but will it be enough? Meanwhile, Takahashi is finally reaching a new stage in his rehabilitation, and a glimmer of his former life is coming back...in the form of wheelchair basketball.
Critically acclaimed, award-winning manga artist Takehiko Inoue doesn't pull any punches in this stunning portrayal of people struggling with serious life issues. Masterfully combining rich character development with beautifully detailed line art, Inoue, the creator of the mega-hit masterpieces Slam Dunk and Vagabond, lifts the manga medium to a completely new level of storytelling.
It's the big day for Nomiya, the tryouts for the Tokyo Lightnings professional basketball team. Nomiya's putting everything he's got into this moment, but will it be enough? Meanwhile, Takahashi is finally reaching a new stage in his rehabilitation, and a glimmer of his former life is coming back...in the form of wheelchair basketball.
228 pages, Paperback
First published November 11, 2011
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Takehiko Inoue
283 books1,208 followersTakehiko Inoue (井上雄彦) is a Japanese manga artist, best known for Slam Dunk and Vagabond.
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October 10, 2019
Real, Vol. 11 continues where the previous tankōbon left off and collects the next six chapters (61–66) of the ongoing manga series.
Tomomi Nomiya starts his tryout for the Tokyo Lightnings, which doesn't start out too well as he is simply outmatched by the hopes of near-pro amateurs hoping to break into the professional game. So, it came to a surprise when he was chosen as one of the final ten perspectives. Their final round is to play a game with the Tokyo Lightnings and it is truly shown that while Nomiya has the heart of a pro basketball player – he doesn't have the talent and after a month without a call from the team, he thinks that he wasn't chosen.
Kiyoharu Togawa and the Tokyo Tigers makes a small cameo in the tankōbon, where Nagano Mitsuru invites Hara, an old friend from Australia, who happened to played with the Choufu Dreams, and now trains the Tigers for their upcoming tournament. Togawa is seen in the end of the tankōbon with Tomomi Nomiya a month later when there was no word from the Lightnings.
Likewise, Hisanobu Takahashi makes a small cameo in the tankōbon. He continues to stares at the basketball hoop when no one is around. The physical therapist sees this and concocts a plan to show him a wheelchair made for wheelchair basketball. With strength and endurance he finally makes it into the wheelchair and notices the great difference in it. He is challenged to control the wheelchair if he could.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue. It mainly concentrates on Tomomi Nomiya and his tryout for the Tokyo Lightnings. Despite all his training and his bold pronouncements, he is obviously outclassed, but doesn't let it get him down during his tryouts and did his best – making it all the way to the final round, where it seems that he is cut.
All in all, Real, Vol. 11 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems intriguing and I cannot wait to read more.
Tomomi Nomiya starts his tryout for the Tokyo Lightnings, which doesn't start out too well as he is simply outmatched by the hopes of near-pro amateurs hoping to break into the professional game. So, it came to a surprise when he was chosen as one of the final ten perspectives. Their final round is to play a game with the Tokyo Lightnings and it is truly shown that while Nomiya has the heart of a pro basketball player – he doesn't have the talent and after a month without a call from the team, he thinks that he wasn't chosen.
Kiyoharu Togawa and the Tokyo Tigers makes a small cameo in the tankōbon, where Nagano Mitsuru invites Hara, an old friend from Australia, who happened to played with the Choufu Dreams, and now trains the Tigers for their upcoming tournament. Togawa is seen in the end of the tankōbon with Tomomi Nomiya a month later when there was no word from the Lightnings.
Likewise, Hisanobu Takahashi makes a small cameo in the tankōbon. He continues to stares at the basketball hoop when no one is around. The physical therapist sees this and concocts a plan to show him a wheelchair made for wheelchair basketball. With strength and endurance he finally makes it into the wheelchair and notices the great difference in it. He is challenged to control the wheelchair if he could.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue. It mainly concentrates on Tomomi Nomiya and his tryout for the Tokyo Lightnings. Despite all his training and his bold pronouncements, he is obviously outclassed, but doesn't let it get him down during his tryouts and did his best – making it all the way to the final round, where it seems that he is cut.
All in all, Real, Vol. 11 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems intriguing and I cannot wait to read more.
October 31, 2021
Nomiya gets to the try outs for the Lightnings. Tough!!!
Takahashi has an encounter with a sports wheelchair that might just change everything.
Takahashi has an encounter with a sports wheelchair that might just change everything.
July 30, 2018
Este volumen se centra en Nomiya y sus intentos por ingresar a los Tokyo Lightnings, y también en el redescubrimiento de Takahashi del básquetbol en silla de ruedas.
August 24, 2023
Look for that thing you can’t see. That thing that shows up after talent gets tired 🫢
December 29, 2021
TW: Strong language, theft , bullying , violence , child neglect, PTSD flashbacks, graphic depiction of motorcycle accident , substance
Nomiya barely made it to tryouts. This man came early but fell asleep and got his wallet stolen. I can’t even. My boy did well though, all thanks to his practice. He managed to play against the Tokyo Lightnings as the remaining 10 try-out players. Sadly, a month later, he never received a call to come back.
The Tigers (especially Togawa) gave him words of encouragement the night before. It helped, somewhat. We also get a glimpse of his past. He was so cute and chubby! Aww. However, he seems neglected by his family though. He made friends with a foreign boy who piqued his interest in basketball. Sadly, he left.
The Tigers gained a temporary coach who is an old friend of Mitsuru. They played together in Australia. He is also a former member of The Dreams. He promised to help them defeat the opposing team.
Hisanobu ponder upon the basketball hoop at the gym once again. Hara sensei asked him to store a wheelchair that’s specifically made to play basketball. Hara sensei and her antics, I swear. I know what you’re trying to do, girl! 😂 Hisanobu fell for her tricks. He managed to transfer himself onto the wheelchair. Hara sensei has been watching him from afar. While Hisanobu seems to be improving, the ‘scorpion’ / his roommate does not seem to be doing well. We don’t know why yet.
Nomiya barely made it to tryouts. This man came early but fell asleep and got his wallet stolen. I can’t even. My boy did well though, all thanks to his practice. He managed to play against the Tokyo Lightnings as the remaining 10 try-out players. Sadly, a month later, he never received a call to come back.
The Tigers (especially Togawa) gave him words of encouragement the night before. It helped, somewhat. We also get a glimpse of his past. He was so cute and chubby! Aww. However, he seems neglected by his family though. He made friends with a foreign boy who piqued his interest in basketball. Sadly, he left.
The Tigers gained a temporary coach who is an old friend of Mitsuru. They played together in Australia. He is also a former member of The Dreams. He promised to help them defeat the opposing team.
Hisanobu ponder upon the basketball hoop at the gym once again. Hara sensei asked him to store a wheelchair that’s specifically made to play basketball. Hara sensei and her antics, I swear. I know what you’re trying to do, girl! 😂 Hisanobu fell for her tricks. He managed to transfer himself onto the wheelchair. Hara sensei has been watching him from afar. While Hisanobu seems to be improving, the ‘scorpion’ / his roommate does not seem to be doing well. We don’t know why yet.
January 27, 2020
Este tiene que ser el volumen más intenso de lo que va de la serie, y no puedo creer que Inoue me hizo llorar con un personaje como Nomiya intentando entrar a un equipo de basquet, pero la forma en la que describe lo que siente Nomiya en cada etapa, en cada jugada, es muy dificil no ponerse en la piel de este pibe de bigotes extraños y vivir el tryout con el.
Takahashi y Togawa también hacen cosas pero a esta altura la verdad es que no importa mucho qué eran, este es el tomo de Nomiya, y el mejor hasta ahora, después seguimos con ellos.
Takahashi y Togawa también hacen cosas pero a esta altura la verdad es que no importa mucho qué eran, este es el tomo de Nomiya, y el mejor hasta ahora, después seguimos con ellos.
May 31, 2023
questo volume è uno spettacolo per i miei occhi, mi chiedo come faccia un manga ad essere sempre più meraviglioso volume dopo volume senza deludere e annoiare. ogni volta che finisco di leggere real mi rimane una sensazione nel corpo indescrivibile, fisso il volume chiuso per qualche minuto pensando. vorrei poter mettere sempre più stelline andando avanti, 5 ☆ non bastano.
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September 2, 2021This one is pretty much just Tomo’s (Nomiya) tryout. A flashback to when he was a pudgy cute kid and the Spanish-speaking kid who introduced him to basketball. 😊
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July 28, 2022
4,9 estrelas - COMO VC ME ACABA O VOLUME DESSE JEITO????
October 21, 2022
a lot to say but i have no words
September 3, 2013
Komik dengan tema gak umum, Basket Kursi Roda.
Well, awalnya gw rasa dengan tema gak umum dan keliatan berat, dan memang sedikit berat ternyata. Walau tidak seluruhnya berisikan sport, tapi kedalaman makna hidup dan realita kehidupan yang dialami setiap orang baik yang berfisik masih sempurna maupun mereka yang menyandang cacat sungguh tersampaikan.
Great Story, Superb artwork as always, this is epic
Thanks inoue-sensei
Well, awalnya gw rasa dengan tema gak umum dan keliatan berat, dan memang sedikit berat ternyata. Walau tidak seluruhnya berisikan sport, tapi kedalaman makna hidup dan realita kehidupan yang dialami setiap orang baik yang berfisik masih sempurna maupun mereka yang menyandang cacat sungguh tersampaikan.
Great Story, Superb artwork as always, this is epic
Thanks inoue-sensei
August 26, 2012
Nomiya n'est vraiment pas futfut. Un jour, il comprendra qu'il est fait pour être coach et pas joueur >_<
January 20, 2013
Ah, je l'attendais avec impatience !
Ce tome est presque entièrement consacré à l'examen de passage de Nomiya, qui en bave...
Toujours aussi prenant, bien dessiné, et... à suivre !
Ce tome est presque entièrement consacré à l'examen de passage de Nomiya, qui en bave...
Toujours aussi prenant, bien dessiné, et... à suivre !
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