Best to be avoided by anyone who seeks a samurai-ish escapade; this is more of an educational tackle, uncanny for this particular medium. Nonetheless, commendable for its effort to present source material in such a simplified - more accessible way. It is definitely reader friendly, but ostensibly appears as if it was made for children. The art is done in a very innocent manner, accompanied by an adorable educational proxy who tries to explain more intricate parts. For that very reason it could repel more mature readers. Fortunately, those who put aside preconceived notions will be awarded by a work that successfully touches upon thecore of Musashi's art/philosophy and doesn't come of as too pretentious.