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High School Exciting
Inheritor of the lethal Nada Shinkage-ryu style tests his fists against the world's deadliest martial artists!
Author: Tetsuya Saruwatari
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About this series
High School Exciting (Koukou Tekkendan Tough) is a legendary martial arts action manga created by Tetsuya Saruwatari. The story follows Kiichi Miyazawa, a high school student and heir to Nada Shinkage-ryu, a secret assassin art handed down through generations.
Under the rigorous guidance of his father Seiko, Kiichi honed extraordinary striking and joint-locking techniques. Driven by respect for his bloodline and a desire to save his injured father, Kiichi enters secret underground fighting rings and full-contact tournaments.
The series stands out for its realistic depictions of mixed martial arts, traditional Japanese combat styles, and anatomical joint attacks. Saruwatari's artwork delivers visceral impact, portraying every strike, grapple, and bone-crunching hold with raw intensity.
Serialized for a decade in Weekly Young Jump, the series spawned multiple sequels including TOUGH and Tough Gaiden. It remains an enduring cornerstone of martial arts manga history.
Series Highlights
- Iconic protagonist Kiichi Miyazawa mastering the deadly Nada Shinkage-ryu style.
- Intensely detailed anatomical illustrations of martial arts strikes and submission holds.
- Thrilling multi-style battles against wrestlers, kickboxers, and secret martial artists.
- Strong emotional core centered on father-son martial tradition and honor.
Recommended For
- Enthusiasts of realistic martial arts, mixed martial arts, and grappling action.
- Readers who love hardcore combat manga with powerful, expressive line art.
- Fans of iconic battle series published in Young Jump during the 1990s and 2000s.
Reading Guide
- Pay attention to the specific joint mechanics described during grappling scenes.
- Track Kiichi's personal evolution from an impulsive youth into a composed martial master.
- Notice how traditional Japanese martial arts ethics are contrasted with modern MMA.
Publication Info
- Serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump from Issue 33, 1993 to Issue 29, 2003.
- Created by renowned martial arts manga artist Tetsuya Saruwatari.
- Compiled into 42 tankōbon volumes under Young Jump Comics, followed by sequel series TOUGH.
Official & Reference Sources
- Wikipedia Japan - Koukou Tekkendan Toughhttps://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%AB%98%E6%A0%A1%E9%89%84%E6%B2%B2%E4%BC%9DTOUGH
- Weekly Young Jump Official Sitehttps://youngjump.jp/
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