3 Achievements of Miyamoto Musashi that Make Him a Legend | How “The Book of Five Rings“ was Written

Out of all the famous samurai in Japanese history, Miyamoto Musashi is surely one of the most well known names both in and out of Japan. Even if you aren’t a big fan of samurai, you have probably heard of his name before as the “legendary swordsman.” However, haven’t you ever wondered before... What is so special about Miyamoto Musashi that makes him this famous? So today, I will first briefly explain about the life of Miyamoto Musashi and his achievements, then talk about the 3 things that are often brought up as reasons to why he is so famous. Finally, at the end of the video, I will talk about a few interesting theories about Miyamoto Musashi that might change your image of him completely, so I hope you can enjoy this video till the end. Learning about Miyamoto Musashi will not only help you understand the settings of many anime and manga, but also to deepen your understanding of Japanese swordsmanship. [Time codes] 0:00 Let’s START! 1:43 The life of Miyamoto Musashi 5:03 What is so special about Miya