It is the year 199X. The world, after being plunged into nuclear war, is now a desert. The rule of law is might makes right. The weak suffer as bandits and warlords do as they please. Chaos runs amok and it seems there is no relief in sight. However, there is one man who stands against that. His name is Kenshiro, and he wields the Chinese martial art Hokuto Shinken - the Divine Fist of the North Star. Join Kenshiro on his journey as he encounters all kinds of people, both friend and foe, as he discovers what his purpose in this wasteland is - to protect those who cannot protect themselves. ___ **Alt Official English:** [MangaHot](https://mangahot.jp/site/works/e_R0001)

Martial Arts In Space And Stuff

Hakuo Gakuin used to be a prestigious high school and was famous for martial arts. However, because its rival school, Seishikan, has been cowardly luring its superior students, Hakuo is declining. In order to recover from the situation, the acting principal of Hakuo, Hojo Himeko, sends Yagyu Ranko to Fuma Village in search of the famous Fuma ninja clan for assistance. The leader of Fuma sent Kojiro to Hakuo. There he faces the notorious Yasha clan, who fights for Seishikan, led by Asuka Musashi. Soon Kojiro's comrades arrive and an all-out ninja war postponed for 500 years begins between the two clans. NOTE: Volume count based on later editions.

Note: This manga was originally serialised in Weekly Shounen Champion and then later compiled into a volume by a BL publisher, Biblos Eros. On another note, this manga actually spawned the Kizuna series, which is currently published by June. [From Essence of Purity]: Takuma Ban, only son of the Ban familly from Hokkaido, comes to Tokyo on a quest: to find a fitting wife… with the help of Meari his cow. Jumping over a school fence while carrying Meari on his back, he unexpectedly meets a girl, Yuki Samejima. After one minute, he decides that SHE'll be his bride. Unfortunately for Takuma, Yuki's older brother, Ranmaru Samejima, is completely opposed to this. Of course, the fact that Meari seems to have developed an instant "animal" attraction to him only reinforces Ranmaru's dislike of Takuma. Takuma is determined to make Yuki his bride and that, despite Ranmaru's stern "objections". Nevertheless, when not only Kei Enjouji but also Takuma's own family start getting involved, things get a little … "chaotic".

"To be the strongest in the world!" That is Baki Hanma's dream. The mysterious, young, martial artist aspires to follow in his sinister father's footsteps as the world's strongest creature. But to what lengths will Baki go? We follow the young grappler as he matures in a world full of some of the strongest fighters and how he overcomes all obstacles in order to face his father one day in the fighting ring. From the jungles to and underground martial arts tournament, Baki is put to the test from fighters all over the world.

Originally a set of one-shots published in a doujin magazine before being picked up for serialization. It's a time in the future – a time where the creation of life itself has evolved to include biodroids named after the ancient Greeks and cyborg warriors programmed to destroy. The power struggle between the various synthetic life-forms and the humans could mean the end of all life. But there is one, named Typhon, who may be able to prevent that.

This is a story set in the dangerous Sengoku period, featuring the famous historical figure of Takeda Harunobu, later called Shingen. When he was fifteen, he accompanied his father to the Battle of Un no Kuchi, where he won his first victory as his father retreated. After that, his relationship with his father, Takeda Nobutora, changed. He heard rumors that his father wanted to give his inheritance to Harunobu's younger brother. Soon, Harunobu became certain that he must do something about his father…

A series of three manga tankōbon released between 1983 and 1997 that collect several one-shots written and illustrated by Akira Toriyama. The stories were originally published in various Shueisha magazines between 1978 and 1994. Volume 1 (1983) - Wonder Island (1978-1979) - Tomato, Girl Detective (1979) - Pola & Roid (1981) - Mad Matic (1982) - Chobit (1983) Volume 2 (1988) - Today's Highlight Island (1979) - Escape (1982) - Pink (1982) - Dragon Boy (1983) - The Adventures of Tongpoo (1983) - Mister Hō (1986) - Kennosuke-sama (1987) - Sonchoh (1988) Volume 3 (1997) - Mamejiro (1988) - Clear Skies, Karamaru (1989) - Cashman - Saving Soldier (1990) - Dub & Peter 1 (1992-1993) - Go! Go! Ackman (1993)

Great Mazinger starts after the defeat of Mazinger Z. Tetsuya Tsurugi is the new protagonist, piloting the powerful Great Mazinger, a creation of the once thought dead Kenzo Kabuto, the father of Koji Kabuto. This time the enemy is the Mycene Empire and its powerful robots.

Follow the adventures of Zack, a crazy boy with even crazier strength who loves to fight! What starts out as an innocent boxing match soon leads Zack into the world of invincible demon-possessed teenagers, acid-spewing mutants, and craven, bloodthirsty cultists! If you're looking for a manga that just bleeds insanity, then you've found it!

**"Heed ye scoundrels, I will kill you all."** Gennosuke Inoko is a buraku, a group of people considered to be less than human. Taken in by a dojo and a practitioner of Kenpo, Gennosuke exhibits tremendous skill and a dangerous ferocity. The other members of the dojo conspire against him ending with Gennosuke killing the sensei he thought he trusted. Embittered and lonely, he seeks to eliminate those who wronged him at any cost. Was a very controversial work and many copies were recalled. What has been scanlated on MangaDex is a 2004 release that contains censored dialogue (as represented by Xs and Os) along with an essay giving insight on the controversy. What's also included is a redone version entitled *Heed ye Scoundrels* (alternatively, *Heed my Words*). The official English version that is linked contains the *uncensored* version with the original dialogue and a 2004 essay, as well as the apologies from Hirata himself as well as the (infamous) Hinomaru Bunko. Though, dismayingly, the redone *Heed ye Scoundrels* version is not included. **Links** - Official English (Retrofit Comics) Retail - [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Bloody-Stumps-Samurai-Hiroshi-Hirata/dp/1940398916/) - Alternate Official English - [Comix India](https://comixindia.org/product/verite-03/) (Re-lettered English translation of Retrofit Comics along with Hindi translation by Mili Yadav)

Even since the Heian era, the members of the Mutsu family have practiced an unarmed martial art, the Mutsu Enmei Ryuu. They walked the path of the undefeated and were called the Shura no Mono (Men of Carnage). This is their story. ___ **Arcs:** - **1st:** Yakumo Mutsu (Musashi Miyamoto era) *- Vol. 1* - **2nd:** Izumi Mutsu (Ryoma Sakamoto era) *- Vol. 2, 3* - **3rd:** Azuma Mutsu (Izumi's younger brother) *- Vol. 4* - **4th:** Takato Mutsu (Tokugawa era) *- Vol. 5, 6* - **5th:** Kiichi Mutsu (Yoshitsune Minamoto era) *- Vol. 7, 8, 9, 10 (elex edition)* - **6th:** Tatsumi Mutsu, Komahiko and Torahiko (Oda Nobunaga Arc) *- Vol. 11, 12, 13* - **7th:** Tenpei Mutsu (Shiro Saigon Arc) *- Vol. 14* - **8th:** Sakon Mutsu (Raiden Tameemon Arc) *- Vol. 15*

10-year old Ken (Ken'ichi) Mitsoba is an average kid who goes to elementary school, and struggles with his studies. Meanwhile from ninja land aka Land of the Ninjas, a little ninja named Kanzo Hattori comes, and befriends Ken'ichi. Hattori is now a part of the mitsoba family along with his brother Shinzou, and his ninja dog, Shishi-Maru. Hattori helps Ken'ichi with his problems, and constantly keeps an eye on him, as a good friend.

(from ebookjapan): New York City's underground aqueducts are rumored to be inhabited by strange creatures. In the darkness, like a huge labyrinth, there he is! A black grasshopper man saves a TV crew from being attacked by a monster man who turns into an alligator! The name of the man who appeared before the astonished crew was Kotaro Minami. He had lost all memory except for being Japanese, his name, and the fact that he had escaped from somewhere. In order to solve the mystery of the mutant creature and to find out the truth about his past, Minami heads out to the world...! His next stop is Paris, the Opera!

Nature made Ash Lynx beautiful; nurture made him a cold ruthless killer. A runaway brought up as the adopted heir and sex toy of "Papa" Dino Golzine, Ash, now at the rebellious age of seventeen, forsakes the kingdom held out by the devil who raised him. But the hideous secret that drove Ash's older brother mad in Vietnam has suddenly fallen into Papa's insatiably ambitious hands—and it's exactly the wrong time for Eiji Okamura, a pure-hearted young photographer from Japan, to make Ash Lynx's acquaintance… The five oneshots at the end are **Banana Fish another story** ([Mangaupdates link](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/ffdpw36/banana-fish-another-story)). A collection of *Banana Fish* side-stories that take place before and after the main story. Contains **spoilers** for the ending of *Banana Fish* itself. 1. ANGEL EYES 2. Hikari no Niwa - THE GARDEN WITH HOLY LIGHT 3. PRIVATE OPINION 4. Ura BANANA 5. Fly boy, in the sky

In a childish and naive world, Doron Chibimaru, an apprentice ninja, discovers the hectic life of these shadow warriors, trying to learn by all means the secrets of their power. Bubble-gum monsters, mechanical elephants and romantic rubber octopuses.

Third story arc of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series. In 1989, Joseph Joestar arrives in Japan to meet his troubled grandson Jotaro Kujo at the request of his daughter Holly. Jotaro has locked himself in a jail cell out of fear that an evil spirit is possessing him and that he may cause harm to others. However, Joseph reveals the truth to Jotaro: this "spirit" is really a "Stand," a physical manifestation of one's fighting spirit. What's more, Joseph and his companion Mohammed Avdol possess Stands of their own and have learned to control them with ease. Joseph's arrival comes with another piece of news: an old family enemy has returned from the grave, causing the Stands of the Joestar family to awaken. However, when a Stand manifests within Holly, her inability to cope with it leaves her gravely ill, stirring the men into action. Armed with the power of Stands, a globe-trotting adventure from Japan to Egypt—where their adversary resides—begins. Meeting an array of nefarious Stand users along the way, as well as new allies, the team leads a crusade to save Holly and put an end to their enemy for good.

MangaUpdates: At Jinpu mountain, Chinmi Tao Ryuen is a student at the Korin temple. Every one at the temple sees him as the weakest, even the younger students don't show any respect for him and make fun of him as soon as they get the chance. But when he suddenly is in the Bout challange(this Bout of the champions is intended to choose the best student to receive a special lesson later on) and the other challanger is the powerful Kuen. After a shocking oneside fight Chinmi Tao wins. After the fight, Chinmi Tao is called to see the master, and receives shocking news about what is happening in the country… The Doujinshi & Manga Lexicon [Vol. 1](https://www.doujinshi.org/book/175677/) [Vol. 2](https://www.doujinshi.org/book/175679/)

This manga was written and drawn by the great Go Nagai back in 1983. It's about Hanamoto Musashi, a boy who in school, appears to be a nerd, but in reality, he's actually a thug… One day Musashi meets a girl who says she is a Princess of a distant planet. She goes by the name of Princess Yurika. Since then, Musashi's life has been flipped upside down, becoming an Iron Knight with a technologically advanced armor that the Princess Yurika gave to him, that allows him to face her enemies, and avenge his friends who were killed by them! This manga is a clear homage to the historically existed samurai, Miyamoto Musashi, but in Nagai's twisted sci-fi style!

Fourth story arc of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series. In 1999, Jotaro Kujo arrives at the Japanese town of Morioh for two reasons: to meet his illegitimate uncle Josuke Higashikata and investigate a potentially dangerous Stand user. Only minutes after he arrives does he accomplish his first goal; however, Jotaro finds that Josuke is not only a much younger high school student, but he possesses a Stand of his own called Crazy Diamond. Not long after their meeting, the two make a startling discovery: someone is using a supernatural bow and arrow to create Stand users around Morioh. When Josuke witnesses the threat that this poses, he resolves to protect his town and stop the spread of lethal Stand users. Finding both allies and enemies among these users, Josuke learns just how much one's personal interests and ambitions can be reflected in their Stands, and the resulting harm or virtue it brings. As they continue to investigate, they begin to unearth the shocking history of Morioh, bringing forth hidden dangers and a mystery from years past. [Official English](https://www.viz.com/read/manga/jojo-s-bizarre-adventure-part-4-diamond-is-unbreakable/all)

Middle schoolers, Shiro and Masumi, encountered a mysterious dragon that brought them back to the time of the Three Kingdoms; situated in ancient China. As soon as they arrived, they were rescued by the Han Kingdom. Not long after these events, Masumi was kidnapped and Shiro barely escaped death… Soon the story gets more complicated as they are stuck in the past. In 1997, Ryuurouden won the Kodansha Manga Award for shōnen manga.

If people who turn into animals really existed in the modern world, how would they behave? This book gives some realistic, yet unexpected, answers. Nobody is a complete good guy or bad guy–every character is a complex figure, and even the bad guys have some very good reasons for what they do. Leo is an innocent caught in the midst of it all, but nothing like the "helpless killer" stereotype of American werewolf movies–he is a person in control of his own powers, trying to decide what to do with his life now that so much has changed.

Three thousand years ago, a sect of ancient Indian priests who sought world peace and justice, developed an unimaginable fist and sent their disciples throughout the world. Their mission, passed on to their descendants, was to live in the shadows of history and judge the evils of this world where the law cannot judge! They are the Family of Brahman!