Real, Vol. 16

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.

People who want to change their circumstances always have to struggle to achieve their goals. Progress is anything but direct—it proceeds forward and back, via gains and setbacks alike. The key is to keep moving forward, stopping only for a moment. Nomiya, Togawa, and Takahashi all face the choice of embracing their future or ceasing their progress every single day. Will this be the day that they finally surrender? Or will this be the day that they begin to move forward?

People who want to change their circumstances always have to struggle to achieve their goals. Progress is anything but direct—it proceeds forward and back, via gains and setbacks alike. The key is to keep moving forward, stopping only for a moment.