From Viz Media. Eisner Award-nominated creator Takehiko Inoue creates a
dramatic tale of triumph over adversity that has sold over 12 million copies
worldwide. This is the story of three young men whose lives are profoundly
changed by their involvement with wheelchair basketball. Real is a tale of
triumph over adversity told in the unmatched illustrative style of one of
Japan's most popular and talented creators, Takehiko Inoue (Slam Dunk,
Vagabond). The series' main characters, three young men in their late teens,
have one thing in common - their love of basketball. As they experience
harrowing personal tragedies, their love for the sport provides an unexpected
lifeline and a path to redemption. Togawa's pursuit of excellence takes him to a
wheelchair basketball camp, where he discovers major deficiencies in his
fundamentals in the areas of teamwork and leadership. While his fierce drive for
individual competition has carried him this far, will it now be a hindrance?
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen plus audiences.
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.
Togawa’s pursuit of excellence takes him to a wheelchair basketball camp, where he discovers major deficiencies in his teamwork and leadership. While his fierce drive for individual competition has carried him this far, will it now be a hindrance?
