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Hiroshi Nikaidou and his siblings receive 100 million yen each in inheritance. The one who proves to be the most capable of utilizing the money will become the Nikaidou Tycoon's successor. And, it's none other than Hiroshi's son who can use the money efficiently. So, how does young Hiroshi demonstrate his financial prowess - through investments? Surprisingly, he heads to Vegas and begins gambling in poker games.
Ichiritsu Ranzan High School's football club is populated by famed hooligans, in fact some guys decide to join the school only to fight with them. Therefore the principal calls Kuroki Tetsuo-sensei and asks him to reform the club. Included one-shot: Volume 40: Keeper Boy Keeper Girl
Sakura Shishigaya's passion for rugby burned bright, despite his lack of experience and small stature. The game captured his heart after watching Onotora "The Beast" Itsuki, a renowned rugby player whom he idolized. Unfortunately, Sakura could not pursue his interest during middle school due to lack of participation. But fate intervened when he met Yukito, Onotora's son. Though skeptical of Sakura's rugby skills at first, Yukito was astonished by his talent. Yukito provided Sakura with the opportunity to join Hyakkengawa's rugby team, a school he hoped to attend. Yet, Sakura was disheartened by Yukito's absence on his arrival at the school. Nevertheless, Sakura believed Yukito had a reason for bringing him there. Lucky enough to have Onotora as their coach, Hyakkengawa's rugby team formed a tight-knit group that Sakura enthusiastically embraced, despite being the newest member.
Inubuse Kuromu aspired to be King in Chess, he was so skilled he represented Japan in the World Youth Chess Championship at age 11. However, due to his loss to a mysterious, wolf-like player, he developed a condition where he can't sit in front of anyone?! Because of this condition, he stopped playing Chess and chose to solely focus on his studies until his fingers break. Three years since his loss, while desperately still holding onto his title as 'King' through internet Chess, he meets an incredibly strong opponent. This game…starts his tale to become King.
Suppose a rock-paper-scissors tournament ensues amongst a telepath, a clairvoyant, a vice detective, a ninja with exceptional reflexes, a spirit medium, an oil magnate, a boy blessed with immense luck, and an incredibly sturdy guy. Whom do you think should bag the ultimate victory? Although the game may seem elementary, the matches might not be so plain. With mind games, deceitful abilities, fascinating personalities, and a dash of humor, this manga encompasses all the critical elements.
During her teenage years, Satomi Azusa was a celebrated gravure idol and an exceptionally talented baseball player. Despite her skills, she was not allowed to join her school's team due to her gender. Her father, who happened to be the team's coach, devised a plan to fulfill his daughter's dream. He enlisted Azusa's childhood friend, Hirayama Keita, to take her place on the team. Though Keita lacked any particular talent, he resembled Azusa so much that even their parents couldn't tell them apart with her dressed in a wig and girl's clothing. Keita willingly agreed to the charade and became successful, even attracting interest from professional baseball teams. However, the risk of being exposed hung over them. How long can they keep up this masquerade before they're caught? And what will be the consequences when the truth is inevitably revealed? Interestingly, the first three chapters were featured in Short Program 3.
In the manga and anime, Tiger Mask (whose real name was Naoto Date) was a feared heel wrestler in America who was extremely vicious in the ring. However, he became a face after returning to Japan when a young boy said that he wanted to be a villain like Tiger Mask when he grew up. The boy resided in an orphanage, the same one that Tiger Mask grew up in during his childhood. Feeling that he did not want the boy to idolize a villain, Tiger was inspired to be a heroic wrestler. The main antagonists in the manga and anime was Tiger's Cave, a mysterious organization that trained young people to be villainous heel wrestlers on the condition that they gave half of their earnings to the organization. Tiger Mask was once a member of Tiger's Cave but no longer wanted anything to do with them, instead donating his money to the orphanage. This infuriated the leader of the organization and he sent numerous assassins, including other professional wrestlers, to punish him. Most of the environment and characters were fictitious, but real-life pro wrestlers Antonio Inoki and Giant Baba were included in the manga and anime as well.
Mariko finds herself constantly making errors and receiving negative feedback, resulting in a significant decrease in motivation and morale. In an effort to escape from the stresses of work and find enjoyment in life, she consents to accompany a group of men on a dirt biking adventure.
Kang Pado is a young boy who helps his father around their rural farm, tending to the cattle and cultivating various fruits and vegetables to make a living. Despite attending a high school that is located a significant distance away - with a lengthy 10km journey by land - Pado manages to keep up with his studies. One day, Pado's father inadvertently reveals a shortcut that utilizes the nearby river, reducing the commute to a mere 3km. Pado, being a dutiful son, eagerly follows this advice and swims to school every day to avoid the long trek. Unfortunately, as a result of a decrease in student enrollment, the school's administration decides to shut down, leaving Pado with no other option but to move to Seoul and continue his education at his sister's school. He must now navigate the many unique challenges and experiences that come with attending Seoul High School. It's worth noting that this story was the recipient of the prestigious SPP 2018 Webtoon Awards.
