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In this world, respect is earned with martial arts. Weak martial artists have strengths of tens of thousands of pounds, capable of cracking boulders. And the strong ones can cut off rivers and split mountains. There are even martial kings who know everything and can travel across the universe. Martial art decides your fate as well as your life and death. The weak is humiliated while the strong looks down on the world. This is a a world where the strong bullies the weak. People's statuses are decided by the levels of their cultivation of martial arts. Each faction fights for the title of "The Strongest". Only the strong ones have the right to survive. Even if you are from the same clan or faction, if you are weak, then you will be bullied and kicked out without mercy.
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A boy and a girl are forced to join hands for all eternity!? In a land ravaged by an epidemic known as "Troy," the only people with healing arts capable of stopping the seizures caused by the disease are the Sisters. Although they have a high resistance to the disease, they are searching for a person who is truly immune, if they exist, so that they can find a cure. The main character is Sister Elraine, one of the Sisters who becomes infected with Troy. But, when she touches Kiri, a seemingly ordinary boy, her seizures stop. Could he be the one!? (Source: MU) Included one-shot: Volume 1: Island
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Ryu was warned of the dangers of the Dark Hadou, a foul energy that can overwelm a warrior and turn them into a heartless killing machine. But, Ryu's desire for fighting perfection seems to be drawing him down the path to the Dark Hadou and ultimately climax into a battle with a man named M. Bison. But Ryu has his best friend Ken and Rookie Interpol officer Chun-Li to see he his soul doesn't become corrupted forever.
The manga's star is Ran Kirishima. She's a junior in the Maizono High School, and a "gal"—a fashionable girl who hangs out in Tokyo's Shibuya district. Ran is originally from Tokyo but when her parents experienced marital trouble, they left Ran in the care of her grandparents in the country side. It was there that her grandfather, a martial arts master, began training her as a martial artist. (Source: Popteen)
In ancient time, the Elemental world and our world were joined. No one knows why or when, but at some point in the past, they split. Now we live in our world, and the Arcana live in theirs. Behind the scenes, the Ministry of Elemental Affairs (MEA) has been working to protect the boundary between the worlds, for they know if the worlds ever merged into one again, the results would be disastrous for humanity. Now, in the skies over Tokyo, a dimensional rift is beginning to form, and the boundary between the worlds is in danger. Humanity's only hope rests with the Maidens, young girls who can communicate with the Arcana. What awaits these Maidens in the skies above...?
During a family trip in a hot air balloon, a storm breaks out and causes the fall of Tae-eul, a young boy of 3 years in a lake called "Lake of the shadows." It is unfortunately bitten by a snake. A man living in an "enchanted forest" comes to his aid and managed somehow to save him. 10 years later, Tae-eul grew up and attended the village school of chaoring, where he trained in martial arts. But he eventually renewed several times without increasing his level, for lack of will. One day, Zin-lyong, a boy of 13 years, of a frightening level despite his age, arrived in Tae-eul's establishing after the death of his father. Tae-eul and Zin-lyong become friends and begin to train together ... (Source: MangaUpdates)
The story of a young karate practitioner.
A collection of three one-shots about martial artists. 1. The Birth of a Brand New Technique - An extraordinary martial artist helps a young woman in the mountains. 2. The 1% of a Man - An ordinary guy fights a giant protect his precious gravure idol magazine. 3. The Fortress of Absolute Despair - An outlaw defies heaven by using force to take the emperors throne.
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A prequel story to Kengan Ashura.
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In the 21st century, a nuclear war turned most of the Earth's surface into a desert wasteland, which also resulted in the contamination of the Earth's water supply. A man named Sanga has built the fortified haven of the "Last Land," where he rules as its dictator by monopolizing the city's uncontaminated water supply. When he learns that the neighboring residents of Freedom Village are trying to dig up a well for their own, Sanga sends his underlings to sabotage their effort. Kenshiro, master of Hokuto Shinken, gets involved in the conflict between the two regions after saving Tobi, an informant hired by Freedom Village. (Source: Wikipedia)
You-Geon is your average high school student. One day, however, he's saved from drowning by a girl his age. This girl happens to be a North Korean agent that infiltrated You-Geon's country. When he learns her secret the girl is determined to stay by You-Geon's side at all times to make sure he doesn't tell anyone about her identity.
Following the massive success of his 6-part KOF'94 Gaiden manga, Ryo Takamisaki is at it again with 'King of Fighters Giga', an all-new 3-part series based on KOF'96. (Source: jap-sai.com)
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The story is a spin-off prequel to the original Hokuto no Ken. It centers around Garuda who practices the Nanto Shinchou Ken style of martial arts. In the manga he will fight the five Nanto Goshasei members, impress Rihaku and provide a chance for Kenshirou and Yuria to unite. (Source: Hokuto no Ken Wikia)
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1. Kouhai ga Saikyou. 2. Senpai wa Nayamashi. 3. Hanayome Shuugyou!? 4. Taka to Tonbi 5. Chocolate Dogma 6. Shijou Saikyou Lucha★dor 7. Chouzetsu Datsui Wizard Nine
A mysterious man known as "the King of Death" roams the streets of pre-war Shanghai in this action-packed prequel to Fist of the North Star. Shanghai in the 1930s is a dangerous place. Foreign governments and Chinese factions have carved the city into different quarters, each with its own laws and government, and all rife with corruption. As the major powers vie for political control, the streets are left to local gangs. Life is cheap, and death is always near. In days past, one man walked these mean streets battling the forces of evil. He was known only as Yan Wang, "the King of Death." Few knew who he really was, but many knew that he was a master of Hokuto Shinken - Fist of the North Star - a lethal martial art. He disappeared years ago after dispatching the city's worst gangsters, and is now rumored to be in Japan. Various people have come to Japan in search of him, but who will find him first?
Vow of Vengeance. Seventeenth-century Japan: A rebellion in the Aizu teritory has been brutally crushed, leaving twenty one brave warriors dead and most of the nuns of the local convent slaughtered. Now the surviving nuns have sworn to seek revenge. They turn to the greatest swordsman of the land to train them so they can kill the ones who slew the men and the other nuns. (Source: MU)
An evil orginization hosts a tournament to help further their plans to dominate the world.
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The schools have fallen and the teachers no longer have control. One teacher, Jang Oh-ja, arrives at Volcano High. Other than making Jang Hak-sa angry he took the job of principal, Oh-ja is rumored to carry the Teachers Memorandum; a mythical item that can make the wielder Number One of the Martial Arts Academies. The student body soon become aware and vie for the position of Number One. Meanwhile, a group of rogue teachers are hoping to use the power of Lightning & Thunder to instill powers to another. However, their plans go wrong when the Lightning & Thunder misses and strikes a little boy instead. When Kim Kyung-soo is struck, the teachers don't expect him to live. They advised Kyung-soo's father that if he should live, he should not attend school because of the jealousy and hate he'll get. Years later, the teachers are aware that Kyung-soo lived and has received powers and they now want to expel him. He is set up and must transfer to the last school who'll accept him: Volcano High.
Junior high student Ken Ishii is good at nothing but getting out of trouble. An unidentified man appears before Ken as he is running away from hoodlums trying to pick a fight, like usual. The man asks "Do you know Zuieki Nogi?" and Ken shakes his head. Two onlookers observe them from a hiding place. The unidentified man unleashes a monster, catching Ken who is unable to get free. On the verge of death, something changes within Ken’s body…!? “Stand up as a ‘Shinobi’leader!” This is his destiny, to be shackled to a dying shinobi family’s fate... (Source: Jmanga)
Behind every major business deal in Japan is a fighter left lying on the ground... and another standing over the body. Ever since the Edo period, Japan's most influential companies have settled their conflicts through ruthless unarmed gladiator battles. In order to facilitate these matches, an underground organization, known as the Kengan Association, was created. Ouma Tokita, a man nicknamed "The Ashura," strives to become the strongest martial artist. To do so, he becomes a Kengan fighter for a company called the Nogi Group. Shortly after, Kazou Yamashita, an employee with a stale job at the Nogi Group, is asked to become Ouma's manager. Now thrown into harrowing arenas, will this duo be able to survive in the brutal world of Kengan? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
High school girl Sakura just can not avoid landing in battles with other street fighters! Through the fighting challenges she has faced, see how Sakura established herself as one of the most valuable players in the Street Fighter universe! (Source: Udon) Note: It seems that Nakahira released an extra chapter of this manga in the doujin "Sakura Ganbaru! Saishuushou - Sotsugyou" and a special chapter in the Anthology "Ultrajump Megamix Vol. I" which focuses on a match between Sakura and Kyo. (B-U)
Everyone in his Triad gang looked up to him. He was the boss's favorite pupil, but then in a single night, after he had won so many territorial fights for his gang, he lost everything! Why? (Source: Easy Going Scans)
The manga follows the adventures of young Ryu and Ken, as they venture forth to improve their martial arts skills after they experience brutal defeat at the hands of Guile. During the series, Ryu and Ken become acquainted with other Street Fighter characters such as Chun-Li, Fei Long, Sagat and Dhalsim. Eventually, the duo find themselves involved with the criminal syndicate Shadowlaw, led by M. Bison, after defeating one of their subordinate organizations (Ashura). Among the agents of Shadowlaw include the Spanish nobleman Vega, hired muscle Zangief, the assassin Cammy and Interpol double agent Balrog.
Included one-shot: Volume 1: Machine Doll
Two years after the events of Kengan Ashura, a young man named Narushima Kouga aims to enter the Kengan matches, seeking Tokita Ouma for a yet unknown reason. He begins to work under Yamashita Kazuo when he meets Gaou Ryuuki, a splitting image of Ouma. As a massive showdown between the Kengan Association and Purgatory, another underground martial-arts fighting organization looms in the background, how will Kouga become strong enough to enter in the legendary Kengan fights?
An introduction about Pickle and how he back to live again.
A returning veteran and karateka from WW2 starts working for the yakuza, looking for a man strong enough to kill him. After becoming karate champion, he joins an Italian woman who is looking for revenge against the nazis who killed her family.
The story of a boy entranced by martial arts.
Cover summary: Street Fighter III: Ryu Final explores Ryu's past, as he seeks the path of the warrior. On his journey he'll train with many fighters; the mystical hermit Oro, the wise martial arts master Gouken... even his good friend Ken might teach him a few new tricks! It all comes to a head with Ryu's first encounter with the man who would one day become his greatest foe... the deadly Akuma! Note: The Japanese tankoubon includes a bonus short manga called "THE KANZUKI" (an all-new short story focused on Kazuki Karin) (B-U)
What will happen if a clumsy high school boy suddenly becomes the head of a company whose job is to demolish anything, but with the use of "martial arts"? Having no choice but to take over his father's company since he went missing, Gamon needs to keep the family business running no matter what, since he now has to support his three younger sisters. What will the future hold for Gamon the Demolition Man? (Source: M-U)
Matsushita Tadashi is a second-year student at Kangokou High School and a constant target of Kangokou's numerous bullies who beat him up routinely after school. He is accompanied by his best friend Saitou Takaki, who is also constantly harassed. As the pair grow increasingly tired of being victimized they decide to join the titular Karate Club, which is notorious throughout Osaka's youth gangs for training and producing the city's most hardened and toughest teenage thugs while maintaining the facade of a legit school sports club. But when they join the club, they find themselves picked on just as much if not worse by the club's current members.
When Suguru Kinniku awakens to discover that his trademark face mask has been stolen, he embarks on a journey to get it back. In doing so, our hapless hero ends up becoming embroiled in ancient legend that only he can resolve!
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Kenji is a manga about a Japanese teenager named Kenji, who practices the martial art Bajiquan, and his encounters with other martial artists, some of which are from real life, e.g. Adam Hsu and Liu Chia-Liang. This series primarily features Baji Quan, but also gets into Praying Mantis Kung Fu, Bagua Zhang, Chen Taiji Quan, Pi Quan, Xingyi Quan, Xin Yi Liu He Quan, Shaolin Quan, Hung Ga, Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu, Shotokan Karate and numerous other styles. Kenji's nemesis is a gangster named Tony Tan who practices Hung Gar and later Xinyiliuhequan. (Source: MU)
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Ookido Yuu is an extremely tall girl who just entered middle school. Because of her height everyone is trying to recruit her into their sports club, even though she is terrible at them. Her childhood friend, Ken-chan, who is still in Elementary school, keeps on telling her to join the Kendo club. But she hates Kendo, because she never had a single victory against him. (Source: MU)
Yonggi had sworn not to fight anymore since the death of his teacher. It doesnt stop him from protecting the weak while trying to hide his true strength. But when Gihoon, an old associate of Yonggi, drives him into the world of illegal prize-fighting, the young man will quickly be forced to review his principles... (Source: mangaupdates)
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Rei is a ruthless man who is traveling the world in search of a certain someone... But Rei was not always ruthless an uncompassionate, it's vengeance the one who stripped Rei from his humanity, and he won't be able to become a normal human being until that vengeance is fulfilled. Right now, he can only roam the world as a furious lone wolf, a lone wolf who preys on those who oppose him. (Source: MU)
Sakura is an extraordinary kendo fighter and with her extra short shinai even guys can't beat her. But there is two fierce dojo destroyers going around destroying dojos all over japan. When these two come to the dojo, will sakura be able to stand against them?
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Spin-off series, written and illustrated by Miyatani Kengo, representing and describing Doppo's adventures.
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In a faraway village, in a magical land, live Juline, Bakuya, and Seika, daughters of the top three martial-arts schools. Join them on a quest to uncover the mystery of the Black Pearl, a new clan shrouded in shadows. Juline and the other clan leaders face a new threat in the form of the Black Pearl Guardians. Who are these mysterious warriors, and what is their link to the princesses' past? (Source: Tokyopop)
In a world where traditional warfare has been replaced by proxy battles fought by extremely powerful, and extremely large, individual representatives chosen from each country, one rookie warrior faces her introduction to the international stage. (Source: MU)
The dying wish of Ikkyuu's grandpa was for him to take good care of the temple. But with the temple being used as the collateral to a massive debt and Ikkyuu still only in high school, it seems inevitable that the land would be sold off. Ikkyuu realizes how important the temple is to the community and remembers the promise he made to his grandpa and takes a long shot: going to a loan company through a recommendation. There, a man named Kawachi agrees to pay off the large debt under one condition: Ikkyuu must participate in an underground fight club called the Clash Club where people watch and gamble online on a street fight with absolutely no rules. Ikkyuu must keep winning to save the temple and save his life that hangs by a thread with every fight. (Source: MangaHelpers)
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Meet Igazukin, the littlest ninja of the Iga clan! Though a student of the ninja arts, Igazukin would much rather pick flowers than pick up a throwing star, but her talent soon catches the attention of the dashing ninja, Kotaro Fuma. He comes to Igazukin with an ultimatum - join his band of ninjas or else! Can Igazukin fend off the thieves, bandits and rival ninjas that plague her training, or is she destined to wield nothing more deadly than a bouquet of flowers? (Source: ADV)
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Don’t mess with Ayu; she’s one of the top-ranked Karate club members in the region, although she does have one weakness; snakes. After one fight where she is unconscious because her opponent knows her weakness, and old friend shows up, a young man named Shunpei. He used to be a weakling, but now he may be even stronger than Ayu! (Source: MU)
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A sequel/spin-off to the original Gamaran manga focusing on Gama Kurogane's former rival, mentor and friend, Iori Sengoku.
There is a game known as Flag Fight, a game where the player who captures 1,000 flags will control the world. Each fighter has pride in his own flag, and tries to capture the other's flag. A mighty flag fighter called Reppa Kagura uses Long (dragon) techniques to resist all the other strong fighters. One day, an old man gives him some solid advice: There is something important missing from Reppa's Long. When he hears this, Reppa decides to become this old man's disciple. (From ANN)
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Having become the greatest of thieves after long years of training, Yushin finds himself mixed up in spite of himself in a fight where several clans of fighters clash. The object of their covetousness: the great book of martial arts. Yushin learns that he is, in reality, the legitimate successor of Guimun, the founder of one of the clans. He will face Dumyo, the current leader, in a duel. A heavy secret hangs over the young thief, his existence is threatened...
Mutsu Tsukumo was considered to be one of the greatest fighters of all time. He conquered Japan's mixed martial arts (MMA), became the US boxing heavy weight champion and later came up on top at the Vale Tudo in Brazil where the best of the world compete. He accomplished all of this in 2 years and took the competitive fighting world by storm. However, just as the world recognized him to be the best, Mutsu Tsukumo disappeared into thin air and has not been heard of by anybody for almost 3 years. Just as the world begins to doubt the Enmei style that Tsukumo uses, he returns to everyone's surprise. Follow Mutsu Tsukumo's story in the sequel to Shura no Mon as he attempts to regain his status as the strongest fighter.
Kamino Takeshi, a Japanese high school boy was amazed and attracted by a Hong Kong martial arts movie. In order to become like one of the martial arts star, Ling Fong, Lin, he decided to travel to Hong Kong...
Arriving by hitching a ride on a big truck, Tachibana is ready to face his very first Kendo match. Despite his small figure which makes him the laughing-stock of everyone, he is very talented at Kendo. He comes from Ehime with only one purpose: to rule the world with his Kendo ability!
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Hakuo Gakuin has hired the Fuuma ninja clan to protect them from rival school Seishikan, who has been injuring all students who refuse to transfer. This is just the start of the Fuuma's adventure as they fight one last battle against their rival clan the Yasha, become involved in a war based around the 10 Sacred Swords, and fight against a rebellion within their own clan. (Source: ANN)
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Set in the year between the events of the first two games, the story revolves around two new characters exclusive to the manga: Tyr and Mizuha, and the mystery of severed Gear parts falling from the sky. Members of the Post War Administration Bureau (P.W.A.B. for short) - the secretive organization responsible for many events in the games - serve as the antagonists of the story. Characters from the games, such as Sol, Ky, Axl, Potemkin and Kliff, also appear, albeit with relatively minor roles.
A Hokuto no Ken sidestory telling the story of one of the Hokuto brothers and the main antagonist of the parent story, Raoh.
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The Zero-Sum Original Anthology Series features themed oneshots from various mangaka that publish in Ichijinsha's Zero-Sum and Ward magazines. Volume 14 theme: Ninjas 1. Shinobi☆Homestay by Ogaki Chika 2. The flower is a sakura, You are beautiful by Inui Miku 3. Shadow too is lucky by Saeki Yashiro 4. Like the wind, like the clouds by Ninagawa Tomo 5. Master, in disguise. by Asada Yasuka 6. On a moonlit night by Kanou Ruri 7. Shinobi's Hand by D.Kissan 8. Little Ninja by Yukihiko 9. Sorry!! by Kari Erika 10. I am Takehara Shinzaemon☆ by kawazoe & nakamura 11. Honeydew by Kouzuki Reo 12.White flower dream by Kayase Shiki 13.Mochizuki-san's Family All Over the Place by Oomine Shouko 14.Flame of Resolution by Yuzuki Asuka 15.Shiratama Zenzai by Geni Yuu Cover
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1. Musume-iri Hako (Girl in a Box) [Akatsuki Akira] 2. RKD-EK9 [Obata Takeshi] 3. "Nani made nara Koroseru?" ("What Can You Kill?") [Ikeda Akihisa] 4. Hanger Strike! [Fukushima Teppei] 5. Koi Aru Douguya [Yamakawa Aiji] 6. Off-side wo Oshiete (Teach Me the Off-side) [Nakayama Atsushi] 7. Doushitemo Kanaetai Tatta Hitotsu no Negai to Wari to Sou demo Nai 99 no Negai [Nakamura Hikaru] 8. Bokura wa Zatsu ni wa Manabanai [Kawashita Mizuki] 9. Tomodachi Inai Doumei [Kindaichi Renjuurou]
Hanma Baki (named "Wild Fang" by his father) is a boy born under an unlucky star. Since the day of his birth, Baki has been rigorously training at all kinds of martial arts, strengthening himself at his father's command. For he must obey his father's rule that at his "coming of age" Baki surpass his own father, Hanma Yuujiro, "the most powerful creature walking on earth." Baki's life has been nothing but trouble. This has given Baki a wild nature and convinced him that "to be the most powerful" is his way of life. Tenacious and fearless under all adverse conditions, Baki continues his training looking for new masters and new challenges to strengthen his personality and become "the strongest man on earth." That road is a lonely one and Baki experienced the cruelty of his sick dad in a move that would change his life forever.
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In Tokyo, 2002, a young Japanese boy Tatsuaki dares to learn something novel to the most of Japanese: Beijing Opera. One day, he receives a Kouu mask from his master. He tries it on and is instantly transported back to Beijing, circa 1924! So begins Tatsuaki's adventures in treacherous Beijing' grande world of opera. (Source: Fifay.net, edited)
Aoi Destruction is a compilation of short storied by Kazurou Inoue (Midori no Hibi and Aikora). The first 3 chapters are dedicated to the title story (Aoi Destruction). Which continues the adventures of Samejima, Tetsuo and his trap father Aoi from Midori no Hibi. Story 2 is "Koshoten Yakou Funsenki" (古書店夜光奮戦記- Rare Bookshop Owner Yakou's Hard-Fighting Chronicles)." Story 3 is "Full Scratch Eiji (フルスクラッチ・エイジ)", about a boy who tries to get away from his otaku past. Story 4 is "Otone no Naisho (音禰のないしょ - Otone's Predicament)", a story about a young samurai girl who finds herself the owner of a perverted possessed katana. (Source: MU)
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Chaos disturbs Zhong-Yuan (Middle Plain) as Heidi, the Black Emperor, upsurps the throne, yet the rest of wulin (The Martial Arts World) is as serene as an ocean without ripples. Having left Hua Yuan Shan (literally "Chinese Plain Mountain", presumably a sword school) to attend a martial arts congress, Xin Moyi and Xu Xuan soon make acquaintance with Yue Ling Long, a young girl from Moyue Shan (literally "Devil Moon Mountain"). She, who will change the two worlds... A fantastical adventure of martial-chivalry is about to unfold... From the cover, translated by Selene Scans.
Finding himself in a war torn Japan that has just lost the war to the US, Zaji wanders the land that used to be a city. Suffering from amnesia, the only thing that he remembers is that he has to remember something important. He quickly learns that he has incredible martial arts combat skills and is able to use it even if he doesn’t realize it since it seems that it has been engrained into his body through years of training. He is taken in by Gin, the owner of the local bar that occupying US soldiers frequent. Zaji learns the full extent of his strength as he tries to protect the helpless in a devastated society. (Source: MangaHelpers)
A manga with a new story based off of the Yakuza PSP game.
Satou Juubee, a pervert and fighting expert, has moved to a new home again started off his ridiculous school life with other interesting people. The first one he met was a girl called Ayako, who has unrealistic expectations in Tokyo life. They had some extra-ordinarily close body contact. Another important character is Takano Teruhisa, a Judo talent, and had some sort of special relationship with Satou. Satou is from a rich family. His father work as a politician and is very weak at any spicy stuff. Unfortunately, Satou is very good at cooking super killing hot curry. Satou's sister is studying in middle school, beginning to be interested in sex related issues. Their home can rarely be quiet. The series is full of ridiculous and pervert ideas. It also features some combat skills, traditional Judo vs open fighting.
The manga centers on Shin Kiba, a middle school student who accepts his destiny as a human weapon in order to fight evil and protect Japan. (Source: ANN)
A Hokuto no Ken sidestory telling the story of Yuria prior to the Hokuto no Ken main story, including the battle between Shin and Juuza.
Kappei is a martial artist living in a secluded and isolated small island, among many young men led by a Master who have been training them vigorously in order to survive the July 1999 Apocalypse predicted by Nostradamus -- which never came. The Master finally gave up in 2011, disbanded the martial art camp and sent members back to modern day Japan. With no knowledge of the modern world, Kappei arrives in Tokyo and starts a new life: a hero without antagonists. (Source: ANN)
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Mercenary Maruhan... the man who roams the darkness in the time of humanity's doom! In the ancient era of the super-continent, where no border exists between the East and the West—the race of Demonic Beasts begins an invasion against the human race, breaking the mutual non-aggression pact! And as humanity takes to the road to seek refuge, some gather to form the ultimate army for an attempt to kill King Rhode, the Chief of the Demonic Beasts... The intense story of one certain mercenary starts there!! (Source: MU)
The series follows Ling Fei-long, a Chinese transfer student living in Japan. Ling is the son of the leader of the White Dragon clan, one of four clans who live in the mountains of China and are descended from mythical beasts. After killing an ordinary human, Ling is banished to Japan so that he might learn about humanity and how to control his powers around them. This particular manga has been published one volume per year for the past 12 years, so the artistic style changes rather drastically as you read further on. It's a kind of chronicle of Katayama Shuu's growth as an artist.
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Kaori is a diligent student striving for complete victory and dominance in the art of kendo. Having endured pain driven exercises as a child and being witness to her brother's defeat in a tournament, she has put all her focus and effort into training herself to be the best. So naturally, being second nation-wide in the junior league doesn't sit well with her. And when Kaori is suddenly defeated by an opponent she can't render as either an amateur or a genius, she faces an obstacle that leaves her no choice but to cut it down mercilessly. (Source: In.Difference)
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Ando Hanaka wanted to become stronger because she thought she couldn't protect her friend from bullies. Now as she enters high school, she seeks to enter many of the martial arts clubs in her school. Unfortunately for her, many of the clubs reject her due to her frail and small size. She just wants to be stronger, but is it going to be impossible for her? All of this changes as she encounters her classmate Yoshino "Koha" Koharu. Koha introduces Hanaka to the world of MMA. Hanaka learns that martial arts is designed to make the weak stronger. Her aspirations of becoming stronger may come true as she ventures into the world of mixed martial arts. (Source: MangaHelpers)
Wandering traveler Kurotsuki Yukiji goes from town to town enjoying the women, food, and culture each has to offer. He is the master of the Kurotsuki style martial art where instead of using brute force, it uses the aiki form where you use the opponent’s strength and manipulate their force against them. It focuses on settling the conflict without hurting both sides and harnessing the “bladeless soul.” Yukiji is traveling to perfect this style and trouble usually finds him although going by his outward appearance, he looks like a peace seeking man.
During the middle of the Edo period, there was a long reign of peace in which no one died in a conflict. But being born into a samurai family, there could be only one successor to the house, hence, the second and third sons of the family were busy looking for work. This is the story of Kikinosuke Fujimi, second son to the Fujimi family. (Source: MU)
Wolfman's illustrious career as a member of the Justice Choujin is brought to a close due to sustaining an irrecoverable leg injury. Wolfman is granted a retirement ceremony worthy of his legendary status but it seems that an overseas sumo wrestler has other plans. Can Wolfman win his final fight..?
The manga follows the titular character, the demigod Asura as he seeks revenge on the other pantheon of demigods who betrayed him.
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A story about a young aspiring judoka set during the Meiji period.
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What are the inner thoughts of a killer? What is the true value of killing another human being? This story depicts the life of an ordinary guy who slowly converts himself into a sadistic psychotic killer.
This is a great old school classic about a young boy raised from even before birth to become the greatest Kendo champpion in all of Japan. With a martial arts expert for a father and a mother with an enthusiasm streak you’ve rarely seen – their son Musashi is born to be super strong, fast, and trains harder than anyone – so how can he not become a champion? Source: The Animeraider
Legends tell of an invincible martial art known as Mutsu Enmei-ryuu, an unarmed style that allows the user to defeat any number of armed opponents using incredible speed and strength. This is the story of different generations of those who bear the name Mutsu, and their encounters and battles with the strongest fighters of their era.
The action story revolves around battles over money between three woman: a "passionate psychedelic revenger" named Nami, a "china dress-wearing killing machine" named Je-Mao, and a female gang leader named Shinobu Aza.
The central plot revolves around a man named Bunshichi Tanba, a dojo-crasher who seeks stronger fighters to prove his strength to himself. While traveling to several schools and challenging the best each had to offer, Tanba came to the FAW (a gym that trains pro-wrestlers) and is pitted against T. Kajiwara. Tanba is defeated and humiliated after realizing that he is not strong enough and disappears for 3 years. Upon his return, he has become nearly unbeatable. This series is on hiatus.
A mysterious young man who failed every test ventures forth. How will he make the world change? But wait, he's just a dork.
A high school aged karate expert who is descended from a long line of ninja. While he may be a fighting genius, he lacks common sense and any inhibitions whatsoever. He spends most of his time getting into trouble with school officials, and trying to steal girls' panties; especially Mayumi's. He is very protective of three things: his long hair, his panty collection, and Mayumi. (Source: Wikpedia)
Baki is bored. After the conclusion of the epic battle between father and son, he continues to fight in the underground arena and train nonstop, but he always has to suppress his yawn caused by the overbearing boredom. No amount of stimulus or danger can bring excitement to him at this point. Now, with the inclusion of the Prime Minister of Japan in the loop, a massive cloning project is attempting to clone Miyamoto Musashi, one of the fathers of martial arts in Japan. Another fight of historical proportions awaits Baki! (Source: MangaHelpers)
Naruto, a born troublemaker, has the worst grades of anyone at Ninja Academy. But he has big dreams and swears that someday he'll be a respected warrior and the leader of his village! After barely graduating from the academy, Naruto officially becomes a full-fledged ninja and starts accepting assignments. He's thrilled about embarking on his first big job, a bodyguard mission, but his enthusiasm soon turns to panic when his group is ambushed by the powerful, vicious Demon Brothers. Can Naruto triumph over these fearsome foes?
A side story of the Tough series based around Miyazawa Seiko (Kiichi's father) and his brother Kiryuu. Much of the same elements of Tough can be found here such as mixed martial arts fighting and a lot of violence. (Source: MU) Included one-shot: Volume 1: Tough Gaiden: Kiryuu
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This manga deals with the way Samurai used to live and how their behaviour revolved as well as their actions was based on honor and pride. There are numerous short stories inspired from historical events.
The year is Meiji 17, 1884. The place, Tokyo. Genemon Sakuragi is searching for a "man of valor" according to his master's order! One night, Genemon spots a mysterious young man fighting with three ruffians! Genemon is captivated by the Mysterious Punches of the young man, named Fuutaro Yukimura. What is this "martial art" that Fuutaro Yukimura uses so freely?! And what of the exhibition match that Marquis Tenzen Shibahara wishes to hold....?! What is the strongest weaponless martial art of Meiji Era Tokyo?! The curtain now rises on the martial arts conflict of the age...!! (Source: MangaBox)
The international success of Lady Snowblood encouraged the inventor Kazuo Koike to go back to this series to create more tales of revenge with Ryoichi Ikigami as his illustrator. (Source: Carlsen Manga)
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