In Giant Killing a ragtag bunch from East Tokyo are struggling in Japan's top football league. The team is going through an abysmal spell right now where they are nearing the bottom of the table and have lost 5 matches in a row. The losses haven't done much to team morale, because it was already low. Fan support, on the other hand, is looking bleak. In the world of football, once the fans turn on a team the end is near. Teams don't recover. Coaches are fired, players are sold, and teams drop to lower divisions where profits often prevent them from ever being successful against even mediocre top division teams. East Tokyo United, ETU, can only blame their coach right now. And Coach is ready to give up this next game to prove to his team and fans, that against the biggest club in the nation he can make this team win.
In 2010, this manga received the 34th Annual Kodansha Manga Award for General Manga.
From Endless Abyss: Hatogaya, a man who used to love base ball and gave up on it, gets set up to take the fall for his company and gets sent to prison. a high school principal and his former coach, who's school is about to lose its baseball program bails hatogaya out, but in exchange for getting him out of jail he has to coach the schools not so great baseball team.
Drama, Music, Seinen, Slice of Life, Sports, Tragedy
31
1
4
January 19, 2024
Rikitaro is a musician whose dream is to become a rock star just like Jimi Hendrix or Jim Morrison, but at the age of 27 that dream is fading away rapidly. Ooishi is a 3 time world boxing champion who recently retired and is now in the entertainment world, shooting a boxing reality show. These two unlikeliest of people cross paths one day but both of them think nothing of it until weeks later. Rikitaro is given one last shot by a record label to sign a deal but before that, they need him to get into better shape so that he is easier to sell. He stumbles upon a boxing gym which also happens to be the same gym Ooishi is filming his show. As fate’s wheels start to turn, neither man realizes that they will work together to train the best boxer ever, even better than Ooishi himself.
Captain Tsubasa - Oversea Games IN CALCIO; Captain Tsubasa Kaigai - Gekito in Calcio; キャプテン翼 海外激闘編 IN CALCIO; キャプテン翼 海外激闘編 IN CALCIO 日いづる国のジョカトーレ; キャプテン翼 海外激闘編 日いづる国のジョカトーレ; Captain Tsubasa Kaigai - Gekitouhen in Calcio
Drama, Seinen, Slice of Life, Sports, Survival, Thriller
23
1
4
January 17, 2024
This manga is the next arc after "Golden - 23" . While most of the Golden Age struggled to win their ticket for the Madrid Olympics in the Asian preliminaries, a few of them playing overseas had their own fights... Find out what happens to the "giocatori" from the "land of the rising sun" in Italy, and most of all, the victory in the Serie C1, the promotion to the Serie B, the kick off of the direct confrontation between Hyuga Kojiro of AC Reggiana, and Aoi Shingo of FC Albese!!
The continuation of Captain Tsubasa after "Road to 2002". Are they now aiming for the World Cup, Tsubasa's dream? No, Misaki has also a dream: win the golden medal in the olympics, and Tsubasa promised to help him.
Captain Tsubasa - International Overseas Games - EN LA LIGA; Captain Tsubasa - Kaigai Gekitô Hen - EN LA LIGA; Captain Tsubasa - Kaigai Kekidou-Hen - En La Liga; Captain Tsubasa - Kaigai Kekidou-Hen - En La Liga Saishuushou; キャプテン翼 海外激闘編 EN LA LIGA; キャプテン翼 海外激闘編 EN LA LIGA 最終章
"We may be like this, but if we don't give up, we will surely reach the dream stage, Koshien!" Jyosei Private Academy. After it changed its policy and became a cut-throat academic elite school, its once powerful baseball team has become weak with only four members left. However, baseball maniac Ruito Hibino has a secret plan! Aiming for Koshien is an amateur tag-team of misfits!? Straight from the bottom of hell! A straightforward tale of baseball played by hated people!
Captain Tsubasa - Road to 2002; Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 - Go for 2006; GO FOR 2006; キャプテン翼 ROAD TO 2002; 足球小将 Road to 2002
Drama, Seinen, Slice of Life, Sports, Survival, Thriller
51
1
6
January 17, 2024
After the World Youth, Japanese players are looking for pro careers in Japan and around the world.
In order to fulfill their dream of World Cup 2002 in Korea and Japan, they must get stronger playing in various club competitions, home and abroad.
*Includes a side story called Go for 2006 in vol. 15.
Romance, School Life, Shounen, Slice of Life, Sports
34
1
7
January 16, 2024
From Bado-Scans:
Smash! is about two childhood friends (Shouta and Miwa) who share a common love for Badminton. Miwa, who's in love with Shouta, tries to persuade Shouta to apply to the same badminton school as her but the latter being of a carefree, easy-going and dense nature, brushes her away and states that he only plays badminton for fun.
However, Shouta's perspective of badminton quickly changes after a fateful encounter with Yuuhi (a mute girl). In his search for his badminton goddess Yuuhi, Shouta met Anan and thereafter, decides that he's going to pursue badminton more seriously...
Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Shounen, Sports
43
1
8
January 16, 2024
Take Isamu is an elitist 6th grader who looks down at his peers because he is the best at everything he does at school, from looks and smarts, to his luck with girls and his abilities as an athlete. He considers himself to be in the top percent of his age group and is incredibly bored with interacting with the so called normal people. A new student, Kaname Moka, transfers into his school and as she is fairly pretty, Isamu asks her out. Moka mishears what he says and thinks he wants to challenge her, as she grew up boxing. In fact, Moka is an amazing fighter and can even take down 5 middle school boys at once. Although Isamu can’t stand her violent personality and she can’t stand him for having so much pride, they start to grow attracted to each other. But then Isamu finds out that not only is Moka more athletic than him from all her years of boxing, she's also much smarter than him. Will he able to get over his overly sensitive pride and dive into a romantic relationship?
11-year-old Tsubasa Ohzora transfers to his new school where he quickly becomes the star of the school's soccer team. His Brazilian coach, Roberto Hongo, notices the potential of the young athlete and soon offers him a chance to come with him to Brazil. Young Tsubasa trains more and more and is with each passing game more confident in his abilities. Old enemies become his friends and the World Cup seems closer and closer for him.
Captain Tsubasa: World Youth-Hen; キャプテン翼 ワールドユース編; 足球小将世青篇
Drama, Shounen, Sports
62
1
5
January 15, 2024
Tsubasa and his teammates want to win the World Youth, the under-20 world cup. They discover new talented teammates, but also new rivals in Asia and in the rest of the world, and this time, Brazil will be here...
Lately, Odachi has been struggling with a lack of confidence in his play. Since his debut match, where he faced off against the “God” of shogi, something has changed within him. Will the day come when he can surpass the God of his generation? A tale of a self-proclaimed average shogi player, his friends, peers, and rivals, and the God before him.
Elf-san wa Yaserarenai ; 50 nuances de gras - L'elfe qui aimait trop les frites; La elfa no puede hacer dieta; Plus-Sized Elf; エルフさんは痩せられない。; Elf can't on a diet.
A young man, Naoe Tomoaki, works as a consultant at a popular Seitai therapy clinic. He is in charge of the treatment of a woman on her diet course. But the woman is an elf from a different world with sharp ears and a bow! Why are the elves, who should be slender, getting fat? And will her diet succeed!?
In the Future Century (F.C.), humans have ruined the Earth. Much of mankind has abandoned Earth for space colonies, with each country on Earth having a corresponding space colony. Instead of having wars, a "Gundam Fight" is held every four years, where a representative will pilot a Mobile Fighter and compete with other Gundams until only one is left. The winning country is allowed to rule the Earth for four years until the next Gundam Fight.
Tomo-chan wa Onna no ko!; ¡Tomo-chan es una chica!; La Tomo és una noia!; Si Tomo-chan ay babae!; Tomo Chan ha Onnanoko!; Tomo-chan är en tjej!; Tomo-chan é uma Garota!; Tomo-chan è una ragazza!; Tomo-chan da kız!; Tomo-chan er en jente!; Tomo-chan er en pige!; Tomo-chan est une fille !; Tomo-chan is a Girl!; Tomo-chan Itu Perempuan!; Томо-тян — девушка!; トモちゃんは女の子!; 토모짱은 여자아이!
Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shounen, Slice of Life, Sports
475
1
37
January 11, 2024
Tomo loves Jun, but she is really boyish (speaks like a boy, is the strongest karateka of her school...) and can't get him to think of her as a girl. Read the funny lives of Tomo, her best friend Misuzu and Jun!
Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shounen, Slice of Life, Sports
69
1
10
January 11, 2024
Tomo Aizawa and Junichirou "Jun" Kubota are the tightest bros you'd ever see. They roughhouse and spar, but through thick and thin, they've got each other's back. Yet, there's just one small problem: Tomo is in love with Jun!
Since she was young, tomboyish Tomo has been just another one of the guys; due to his extreme muscle-brained nature, Jun doesn't notice any of her advancesnot even when she explicitly confesses. To add insult to injury, for the longest time, he didn't even realize that she was a girl.
Tomo-chan wa Onnanoko! follows the comedic hijinks of Tomo and her friends as she tries to catch Jun's eye and escape the infamous brozone.
Note: this colored version is from the "Coloring pages of Tomo-Chan until I finish, give up, or die" posts on reddit /r/manga by /u/fukai20.
Comedy, School Life, Seinen, Slice of Life, Sports
239
1
29
April 9, 2026
Aoyama is a handsome young soccer genius who's a Japan representative. His play style is "cleanliness." He doesn't tackle and doesn't head the ball. If he's doing a throw-in, he'll only do it if he's wearing gloves.
Drama, Harem, Romance, School Life, Seinen, Sports
643
1
42
March 23, 2026
Having forgotten his keys, Tamao Hiroi a high-school student, returns home using the back entrance and is surprised to find a stranger in his bed... Soon he realizes this is no stranger but Ran Homura, one year younger, softball ace and one of the most beautiful girls at school! Hiroi watches her masturbating on his bed and instinctively does the same peeking through the glass door. He is soon found out though and a strange 'master/slave' relationship begins!
"My name is Gen Kurosu, and as long as I stand, the Victory Flag will never fly over the heads of the Red Army! The machines roar and blood sprays! My name is Gen Kurosu!"Motocross is a sport in which contestants race for fame on steel horses through rugged, rough terrain. The essence of motocross is the struggle against the harsh nature and oneself. This is the story of a lone warrior who, despite being called "Stupid Don Quixote," stands in the way of the "Red Army," the most powerful motocross team in Japan, which has achieved an undefeated record of 150 victories in a single year. This is the memorable first serial publication of manga master Tetsuo Hara!
Comedy, School Life, Seinen, Slice of Life, Sports
21
1
3
March 16, 2024
They were only two... until the club president, Harunaka Riku gave everything she had to protect her beloved track and field club on the brink of disbandment! This is the story of the 5 girls who make up the club. Run! Sweat! A story about the youth of girls interlinked with track and field!
Taichi, the older brother, and Yo, the younger brother, were born as twins. They grew up together, both fell in love with table tennis, and both fell in love with their childhood friend Shuri. However, one day, Yo became an active player in many tournaments, while Taichi quit ping-pong and lived a carefree life. One day, an incident occurred. This incident triggered the destiny of Taichi, Yo, and Shuri to begin to move violently..!
Watashi No… Megane-Kun ; My Boy with Glasses; My Glasses Boy; My Glasses Guy; 我的眼鏡情人; 私の…メガネ君 ; Watashi no... Megane-kun
Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Sports
59
1
8
December 18, 2023
Love can be obsessive. Like wanting to rip the wings off a butterfly.
Chouko has been in love with Taichiro for a long time. Taichiro and Chouko have known each other since childhood. At one point, Taichiro became very candid and told Chouko that he hated her so much that he wanted to kill her. Even so, Chouko's desire toward him never really changed. One day, a senior in her athletics club confessed to her. Filled with burning jealousy, Taichiro also confessed to Chouko. Their insecure, but very obsessive love begins.
An extra can be found inside of Yoru Koi.
From Yen Press: Poor, in debt, and living on instant noodles, high school kendo instructor Kojiro makes a bet with an old friend on a practice meet between the all-girls’ teams of their respective schools. The prize: a year’s worth of free sushi! It’s too good for the desperate Kojiro to pass up! But with only one active member on the kendo team, Korjio must move quickly to put together a squad before the meet. He’s got his eye on Tamaki, the daughter of a kendo master and a skilled swordswoman herself. The only trouble is…she’s not interested. Kojiro’s willing to try anything, but what will it take to win her over?
Mighty Girl; Gadis Bertangan Besi; Iron Arm Girl; 鉄腕ガール; 鐵腕女投手; Tetsuwan Girl
Drama, Historical, Mature, Military, Seinen, Slice of Life, Sports, Tragedy
47
1
4
December 17, 2023
The year is 1949. Japan had been defeated in World War II and was occupied by Allied Forces consisting of American, Australian, British, Indian and New Zealander troops.
A young woman meets a young man. Both have lost everything because of the war. Tome Kano, a barmaid, and Katsuya Ranzaki, a wealthy investor. The two are fed up with their lives and want to live "real lives" for once. Katsuya's starting up an all-girls baseball team with Tome on it allows them to do this. In this dramatic story, the dreams of a nation come alive. Through the determination and strength of Katsuya and Tome, girls baseball becomes a sensation, and Tome a superstar.
Action, Comedy, Martial Arts, School Life, Shounen, Sports
23
1
2
December 15, 2023
Noboru Takizawa is your normal student. However upon being transferred to a new school the first thing that happens is that he steps on a land mine! From that point on, he fights against the hall monitor and gets past him. In the turmoil of it all, he meets the lovely Yukari and befriends her. Later on, he meets Ibuki, who later becomes his rival to win Yukari's heart.
It turns out that the school Takizawa has transferred to is trying to tyrannize the students of the class he's entered. It is now his job to try and help them out and keep their class! He does this by trying his best in showing the class has potential in a sports festival at the school. Meanwhile in the background, Takizawa's father is setting the teacher's straight and making them stop their evil ways.
The basic plot is that Takizawa transfers to schools where the teachers have messed up methods to deal with students, or schools where there are obscure and crazy rules. His father accompanies him and pretends to be one of the teachers to try and sneak up on the evil or corrupt teachers and end their tyranny.
Comedy, Ecchi, Romance, School Life, Seinen, Sports
14
1
1
December 14, 2023
There is first time at everything, and you don't know anything about it. Not about your partner, not about yourself and even how to advance in love. In a certain port city, energetic high schooler Kana, and firm high schooler Takagi lives. Two of them experiencing first time at every thing they do. Author of "Smash!", Saki Kaori presents, Hajimete Datte ba!. A heartful love story has now began.
From Anime Waves:
Tsukasa, Tajima, Katsu, and newcomer Sae, were all members of the Hentai ShonenDai (Perverted Boy's club) at the tender age of 11. But as they grow older, how will each of their lives change? Will they grow apart, or stay true to the (perverted) passions they shared as kids. D-ASH is a story about the adventures these boys will have trying to grow up as fast as they can, being as naughty as possible all the while.
This is Dakichi Kamiyama. A College Student at Toudai University. He had came back to his home town to attend such a prestigious University. He happened upon a cafe where once stood a great wrestling arena lead by the "Amazoness kitty." Now three daughters remain running it. Yukihyou (Who has taken a sudden interest in him.) Ferris (A rather ditzy young woman.) And Leona (A Tsundere-ish big boobed girl with a rather "Unique" Ability in the wrestling ring.) Join Daikichi "sandbag" Kamiyama as he endures the trails ahead of him with these Bombshells.
Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Sports
34
1
4
December 13, 2023
From Adachi's Universe:
Slow Step follow the adventures of schoolgirl Minatsu as she looks for a man and tries to stay on top at school. She's got the school bully to worry about, two potential suitors, a pervert for a PE teacher, and a gang of criminals in hot pursuit.
Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Shounen, Sports
28
1
3
December 12, 2023
Matsuri is a girl like all the other high school girls. She likes boys, especially one called Wataru, but he hardly notices her even though she watches him like a crazy gal. "Tough girls aren't my type," he once said, and now even three street guys call her a tough chick?! Nothing too good to say to the wrestling Princess. Being this kind of princess is nothing to be proud of for Matsuri so it's a secret that she keeps from her school mates, because it's her father who wants to make her a wrestler...but what will happen when she's discovered fighting those three guys by Arata, the bad boy who can even "fight cows"? Discover it and keep track of Matsuri Special!
From Viz:
After young Utena's parents die, she wanders the streets. Just as she's about to drown herself, a prince comes to her rescue, telling her she must grow up to be a brave noblewoman. From that day on, she strives to become not a princess but a prince. Years later, she receives a mysterious rose-crested ring in the mail. Will she meet the prince again?
Action, Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shounen, Sports
20
1
0
December 11, 2023
Tamano Kako and Marunouchi Gaku were the best of friends, but Gaku had to leave with his father to travel the world. However, Gaku promised that if Kako waited, he would come back in 10 years and they would go out. However, right after Gaku left the law of Takkoku was created: If you confess your love to someone, you must beat them at a game of ping pong; if you touch each other before the game, that person will be punished. If you win, regardless of the other person's feelings, you automatically go out. However, Kako is called the best ping pong player in Japan and Gaku has never played ping pong before AND he wants to be the one that confesses. How will these two people's love flourish under these conditions? Will Gaku ever be able beat Kako at ping pong?
