If you love to watch manga and you also love martial arts then martial arts manga will definitely be for you. In the treasure of Japanese manga, there are many good martial arts comics, leaving a deep impression in the hearts of the audience. Coming to martial arts manga, you will be able to enter the world of top-notch battles, beautiful martial arts moves alongside the arduous training of the characters. In this article, Topshare will introduce to you the 12 best martial arts manga of all time.
1 Kengan Ashura/Kengan Omega
Kengan Omega - the best martial arts manga of all time. Photo: Internet
Referring to martial arts, it is 100% impossible to ignore Kengan Ashura. Still a very familiar motif about the battles to find the strongest fighter, this work has shown the viewer what is the truth-goodness-beauty of martial arts. The fights in Kengan Ashura are very violent and bloody, but with careful images and very clear character building, authors Yabako Sandrovich and Daromeon have perfectly conveyed the quintessence of martial arts, leaves a deep impression in the mind of the viewer.
Kengan Ashura later released a second part, Kengan Omega, and continued to be well received by readers. This manga has also been adapted into an anime and is currently available on Netflix.
2 Tekken Chinmi
Tekken Chinmi - the best martial arts manga of all time. Photo: Internet
Tekken Chinmi, also known by early readers in Vietnam as Hoang Phi Hong, is a manga about the life of a famous martial artist of the same name in Chinese history. The manga was created by author Takeshi Maekawa and was first published in 1983. The work was then warmly received and was released with a new part, Shin Tekken Chinmi. Currently, another part of the work is currently in production called Tekken Chinmi Legends.
With a plot that closely follows true events, Tekken Chinmi perfectly conveys the martial arts talent of the late master Hoang Phi Hong as well as gives viewers a lighthearted and humorous look at his life. Although a work has been released for a long time, Tekken Chinmi is still very trendy and suitable for young readers.
3 Shura No Mon
Shura No Mon - the best martial arts manga of all time. Photo: Internet
If you are a longtime comic book reader, you will probably know this name. Created by the great author Kawahara Masatoshi, The Legend of Atula tells the story of Kokono, a teenager from the Vien Minh karate school. With the will to progress and a strong passion for martial arts, Kokono has tried many different martial arts to learn and challenge with masters to hone her abilities.
Through thrilling battles, Atula's Legend has conveyed the spirit of chivalry, patience, humility and upholding the defense of what is right. This work has been loved by a large number of Japanese readers and soon there will be a part 2 and part 3 telling about Kokono's career later.
4 Katsu!
Katsu! - The best martial arts manga of all time. Photo: Internet
Katsu! perhaps the most special name on this list because this is not exactly a manga specializing in martial arts. Composed by mangaka Adachi Mitsuru, Katsu! tells the story of a schoolboy Katsuki because he loves a girl and rushes to learn boxing. However, as if born for this sport, Katsuki gradually became passionate about it and constantly strives to become the strongest.
With a somewhat school-oriented storyline (true to Adachi's style), Katsu! There are no suffocating matches but still makes viewers nervous by the emotions and ambitions of the teenage girls. The plot that delves into the character's psychology is also a huge plus of Katsu! when it is this factor that makes those who have read through the work remember it until later.
5 Baki
Baki - the best martial arts manga of all time. Photo: Internet
Created by Keisuke Itagaki, Baki is an immortal monument in the martial arts manga genre. With the simple content about the main character on the journey to develop his skills through bloody battles, Baki has constantly become famous and loved by a large number of readers.
Released from 1991 until now, Baki has had 5 stories with a total of more than 130 story collections. The work has also been adapted into anime, games and most recently the reboot animated series was broadcast on Netflix.
6 Koutarou Makaritouru!
Koutarou Makaritouru! - The best martial arts manga of all time. Photo: Internet
This karate manga follows Koutarou Shindou (Kotaro Shindo), a high school sophomore who is a Karate Expert and descendant of an old ninja clan.
He may be a martial arts prodigy, but he's a bit elated and uncontrollable. Most of his time is involved with school officials, his elegant hobby is "picking up" pantsu from his sisters, especially Mayumi's.
There are three things he wants to protect: his rule-breaking long hair, his pantsu collection, and Mayumi.
7 Ranma 1/2
Ranma 1/2 - the best martial arts manga of all time. Photo: Internet
Half Ranma is a popular karate and martial arts manga. The main character in the story is Ranma Saotome. Once, with his father, Genma, went to China to explore and learn more about martial arts, when he had an accident. He and his father slipped and fell into different streams. Each spring has different curses that cannot be reversed. He fell into a girl's stream and became a girl, in other words, half boy and half girl.
And his father became a raccoon. After a long time, father and son returned to Japan from China with the old promise that when Ranma grew up, he would introduce him and marry him and the place where he debuted was Mr. Soun's family, Mr. currently the owner of the famous Tendo dojo (if possible, he will succeed).
The life of him and the youngest girl, Akane Tendo, began with difficulties because the youngest girl was difficult and shy. The feature film is a mix of humor and action (as you can guess) it's not serious this is a karate manga that deserves to be on this list.
8 Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball - the best martial arts manga of all time. Photo: Internet
Launched in 1984, until today, the Dragon Ball brand is still famous all over the world. Many sequels, anime, games, ... are still produced regularly, making this manga even more popular.
The most attractive point in Dragon Ball is the fierce competition between the main character Songoku and the powerful villains. Although taking advantage of elements of fantasy and fiction, every battle in the manga is very realistic when the characters are all attacking and defending in an extremely standard way. This is clearly a manga title that whether you like it or not, you should try reading it at least once.
9 History Kenichi Strongest Disciple – “Kenichi”
History Kenichi Strongest Disciple - the best martial arts manga of all time. Photo: Internet
Is a manga about the journey of martial arts training of high school student Shiharama Kennichi. From a person who was bullied at school - after meeting her classmate Furinji Miu, the granddaughter of a martial arts master was determined to train to be able to protect relatives and friends. Moved to live in the same house and went through a rigorous training process, with masters in many different subjects such as Judo, Karate, Kungfu, Muay Thai, Ninjutsu, ... Shiharama Kenichi's life changed completely when reading this book. into wars with dark forces. But no matter what obstacles, Kenichi steadfastly pursues the purpose that originally led him to martial arts.
With content related to school - adventure, History Kenichi Strongest Disciple is also attractive because of the variety of martial arts that this manga introduces. From the popular martial arts, readers also know many rare schools such as Savate, Kalaripayattu, Sambo, Lucha Libre ... it is this diversity that makes "Kenichi" the most rich manga on the subject of martial arts.
10 Hajime no Ippo
Hajime no Ippo - the best martial arts manga of all time. Photo: Internet
As a manga with the theme of Boxing, Hajime no Ippo narrates the growth of boy Ippo from the time he was introduced to the punches of Boxing to becoming a professional boxer. Considered as a "bedside pillow" manga worth all those who love the art of punching, Hajime no Ippo deals with the fighting techniques in Boxing, along with the images of the famous Boxers. world in history. With an age of up to 30 years since its debut in 1989, Hajime No Ippo continues to create a great buzz when it is adapted into an anime and has received a warm reception from the global audience. Indeed, if you are a Boxing fan, Hajime No Ippo deserves to accompany your every punch on the way to becoming a true Boxer.
11 Karate shoukoushi kohinata minoru
Karate shoukoushi kohinata minoru - the best martial arts manga of all time. Photo: Internet
Karate Shoukoushi Kohinata Minoru is a karate manga that follows the trend of martial arts sports mixed with humorous and witty situations. The story is sure to bring a lot of laughter to the audience.
Kohinata Minoru is a university student studying at a famous sports school in the city. Although Minoru always trains with his friends at the Gymnastics Club, he is often bullied by the seniors in the upper class.
Once, Mutou Ryuuji witnessed with his own eyes Minoru being bullied and rushed to the rescue…. but the real purpose is not to save Minoru but to draw him into the world of Karate.
12 Vagabond
Vagabond - the best martial arts manga of all time. Photo: Internet
Not entirely about martial arts, Vagabond narrates the journey of Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi - the author of the classic Pentateuch in history. For readers who prefer quiet colors and a bit of gloom, with a contemplation of life - people through the point of view of a brilliant swordsman, Vagabond shows the change in people's inner feelings in the face of adversity. life events. And finally to find the philosophy of martial arts of Miyamoto Mushashi.
