Real, Vol. 9

While Nomiya has finally found that one thing in his life, the goal that he knows he will truly strive to achieve, Takahashi takes another step forward in his journey of recovery from out the depths of despair. And he finds solace in the company of a most unlikely pair. Gyupaa!

Takehiko Inoue is the creator of one of the most popular manga of all time, Slam Dunk, which has sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He followed that series up with two titles lauded by critics and fans alike--Vagabond, a fictional account of the life of Miyamoto Musashi, and Real, a manga about wheelchair basketball. Inoue is the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize and the Media Arts Festival Award. In addition to his work on manga, Inoue has worked on television commercials, character designs for video games, and is the founder of a scholarship to foster Japanese basketball talent.