Boys & Sports
Manga
Contains every sports mangas which aren't on the following topics: (kick) boxing/MMA, soccer/football, rugby/football, volleyball/handball, ping pong/ table tennis, track and field/running, (ice) hockey, (pro) wrestling, cycling, tennis, baseball, basketball, badminton, golf, archery, swimming mangas.
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Manhua, 24 vol, 1998
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"Bowling King is a Taiwanese comic about a kid named Shautieh Ley and the humiliation he puts himself and his opponents through bowling alleys.
Shautieh is infatuated with Tz'zuhn whose family owns a bowling alley. When he finds out that Tz'zuhn's family has a $3M debt and that Tz'zuhn has an American pro bowler boyfriend, Shautieh tries to resolve everything, with bowling of course. However, although Shautieh has an incredibly strong left arm, he doesn't know anything about bowling."
Shautieh is infatuated with Tz'zuhn whose family owns a bowling alley. When he finds out that Tz'zuhn's family has a $3M debt and that Tz'zuhn has an American pro bowler boyfriend, Shautieh tries to resolve everything, with bowling of course. However, although Shautieh has an incredibly strong left arm, he doesn't know anything about bowling."
Manga, 16 vol, 1987
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"A boy named Oda Shinsuke is very infatuated with billiards. Problems arise when a new student body president, Hayakawa Asako, suddenly decided to cut the funding for his billiards club. Unhappy with that, Shinsuke wants to convince Asako that his billiards club is worthy of the funding. He decided to challenge a two-time former national billiards champion. Will Chinmi be able to defend his club?"
Manga, 5 vol, 2006
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"Ryusei Arashi is a boy who was delicate by nature and needed hospital care until he was fourteen years old. Getting over dangerous operations, Ryusei has learned the basics of judo from his father, and is determined to live as a judoist. What fate is awaiting him?"
Manga, 2 vol, 2016
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"The story revolves around the "slightly odd and cute" members of a cheerleading squad at a men's university."
Manga, 17 vol, 1979
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"The greatest sportsman in the world is Kappei, a sixteen-year-old high school boy who gets his strength from the sight of a nice pair of knickers."
Manga, 4 vol, 2003
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"This is a story of a boy who challenges free diving.
"Free diving (skin diving)" may remind you of the film Le Grand Bleu. It is an extreme sport, and each meter added to its record brings us closer to the seabed and further from the surface where one can breathe again. In this sense, free diving has a direct connection with death, with which our fight continues, refashioned over time, bit by bit. So, why would one free dive, and risk their life? The answer lies within "mysterious bond between the sea and humankind." And in the fast-evolving world of competitive diving new data emerges that casts light on this bond."
"Free diving (skin diving)" may remind you of the film Le Grand Bleu. It is an extreme sport, and each meter added to its record brings us closer to the seabed and further from the surface where one can breathe again. In this sense, free diving has a direct connection with death, with which our fight continues, refashioned over time, bit by bit. So, why would one free dive, and risk their life? The answer lies within "mysterious bond between the sea and humankind." And in the fast-evolving world of competitive diving new data emerges that casts light on this bond."
Manga, 13 vol, 2010
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"Hanza Ryunosuke, nicknamed the Blood Dragon, has always been a street fighter. His short temper has him picking fights with anyone and, to top it all off, he has never lost. Now that he's attending Mikado High School, he wants to change his ways and fall in love with a girl. However, he finds it hard to escape from his reputation and none of his classmates want to associate themselves with him.
Then one day, he meets someone significantly stronger than him and, to his surprise, it is a beautiful girl named Fujiki Honami from the Karate Club. Hanza falls instantly in love with her. To his dismay, Fujiki hates Hanza because he uses his strength for violence. In order to prove himself to her and to become stronger, Hanza joins the Karate Club. No one believes he can become good, but they don't know how much perseverance and dedication Hanza truly has."
Then one day, he meets someone significantly stronger than him and, to his surprise, it is a beautiful girl named Fujiki Honami from the Karate Club. Hanza falls instantly in love with her. To his dismay, Fujiki hates Hanza because he uses his strength for violence. In order to prove himself to her and to become stronger, Hanza joins the Karate Club. No one believes he can become good, but they don't know how much perseverance and dedication Hanza truly has."
Manga, 7 vol, 1990
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"Hikaru's father was selected as a candidate for the Japanese judo team in the Olympics but dies tragically in a car accident before accomplishing his dream.
Bullied by his classmates and having no experience in judo, Hikaru will try to become stronger and follow in his father's footsteps."
Bullied by his classmates and having no experience in judo, Hikaru will try to become stronger and follow in his father's footsteps."
Hinomaruzumou
Hinomaru Sumo
Manga, 28 vol, 2014
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"It is a divine ritual, a martial art, a combat sport—it's sumo!!
A "small" new student, Ushio Hinomaru, appears before the weak little sumo club of Oodachi High School! The words "big" and "heavy" are the rules to this sport, which does not fit this newbie any inch, but this guy goes and does what...!? Ushio and the small sumo club climbs its way to the top!
The goal is Hinoshita Kaisan (a title for the highest rank in professional sumo, equivalent of Yokozuna)!
A fired up high school sumo tale—no retakes allowed!!"
A "small" new student, Ushio Hinomaru, appears before the weak little sumo club of Oodachi High School! The words "big" and "heavy" are the rules to this sport, which does not fit this newbie any inch, but this guy goes and does what...!? Ushio and the small sumo club climbs its way to the top!
The goal is Hinoshita Kaisan (a title for the highest rank in professional sumo, equivalent of Yokozuna)!
A fired up high school sumo tale—no retakes allowed!!"
One-shot, ? vol, 2011
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"Fifteen year old high school student Chigusa Bambi is not your average male. He loves to cook, clean and work on arts and crafts. He takes care of his little sister, Usagi, while their mom works. Bambi wasn't always this girly. When he was younger, he trained at his strict father's Judo gym but after his dad's death, Bambi had to change to help out his family.
Shishigami Rise, the new popular girl in high school, just came back from overseas and is looking for Bambi. When they were still little, Bambi saved Rise from bullies and ever since then, has had a crush on him. But when she learns that Bambi has turned a little feminine, it crushes her love but she comes up with a plan to turn him back into the old, brave and manly Bambi by making him join the Judo team and remember what it is like to be the alpha male."
Shishigami Rise, the new popular girl in high school, just came back from overseas and is looking for Bambi. When they were still little, Bambi saved Rise from bullies and ever since then, has had a crush on him. But when she learns that Bambi has turned a little feminine, it crushes her love but she comes up with a plan to turn him back into the old, brave and manly Bambi by making him join the Judo team and remember what it is like to be the alpha male."
Manga, 3 vol, 2001
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"A man with no memory and who might be the "J.Boy," a robot made to look like the current godfather of a powerful mafia, was put in jail in Taiwan. Here, he will encounter a man who wants him to play billiards."
Manga, 29 vol, 1971
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"A semibiographical manga depicting the life of Ooyama Masutatsu, the founder of the Kyokushinkai school of karate."
Manga, 50 vol, 2000
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"Kohinata Minoru is a college student at a college that is popular for its sports rather than academic orientation. Although he starts out as a gymnast alongside his friend, Nana, Minoru is bullied by the higher ranked gymnasts. One evening, a karate student at the college, Mutou Ryuuji, witnesses Minoru being bullied and comes to the rescue... but his intentions aren't to save Minoru, but to drag him into the world of karate. Minoru makes new friends and learns some of their dark pasts, including a shocking death that reveals motives for revenge."
Kokou no Hito
The Climber
Manga, 17 vol, 2007
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"Through pain and arduous effort, one can reach the top of the world. Standing where no man has ever set foot before, there is an exhilarating feeling of success. This is what Mori Buntarou trains, works, and lives for.
His climb to the top starts when he transfers to a new high school. Despite his lonesome and solitary nature, Mori's classmates persuade him to climb the school building. Without a harness or hesitation, he begins his scale to reach the top. Edging past the point of no return, he halts when he is faced with a final intimidating obstacle—a horizontal overhang. Adrenaline courses through him, and Mori jumps for the final hold at the summit.
From there, he casts his eyes upon something that he normally would not have seen—another peak, another goal. With an awakened passion and newfound purpose in life, Mori explores the breathtaking sport of rock climbing."
His climb to the top starts when he transfers to a new high school. Despite his lonesome and solitary nature, Mori's classmates persuade him to climb the school building. Without a harness or hesitation, he begins his scale to reach the top. Edging past the point of no return, he halts when he is faced with a final intimidating obstacle—a horizontal overhang. Adrenaline courses through him, and Mori jumps for the final hold at the summit.
From there, he casts his eyes upon something that he normally would not have seen—another peak, another goal. With an awakened passion and newfound purpose in life, Mori explores the breathtaking sport of rock climbing."
Manga, 24 vol, 1981
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"This is a great old school classic about a young boy raised from even before birth to become the greatest Kendo champpion in all of Japan. With a martial arts expert for a father and a mother with an enthusiasm streak you’ve rarely seen – their son Musashi is born to be super strong, fast, and trains harder than anyone – so how can he not become a champion?"
Manga, 39 vol, 1973
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"Teppei, brought up by his father in the mountains, is an energetic boy who is as tough as weeds and acts as free as a bird. His life changes completely when he enrolls in high school, the first school he has ever attended. Despite his eccentric behavior and being a constant source of troubles, he is soon recognized for his talent in sports-especially in Kendo (the Japanese swordplay art)—and becomes the school's hero."
Manga, 6 vol, 2001
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"Story about Makoto Osawa, a university student on the regatta (rowing) team. He and his friend have dominated the intercollegiate competition for the double scull. Along with his friend's girlfriend (and team manager) Misao , the team has dreams of participating in an Olympic competition. But his friend's death in a racing accident leaves Makoto broken up, and he has to deal with pulling himself together as well as facing the trials of love and friendship."
Manga, 1 vol, 2002
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"Because of the two senpais passionate affections towards each other, there isn’t any new recruit for the Archery Club. As a result, the club might be disbanded. However, there might be hope if the two freshmen, who have been studying archery for over ten years, join the club. Will the boys agree to join a club that has only three members and without a consultant? And will their relationship advance to the next stage?"
Manga, 1 vol, 2006
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"Danny is an American teenager living in Japan. He came to Japan to improve his karate, but fell in love with Shinobu, master of a dojo."
Tenohira no Netsu wo
Karate Heat
Manga, 3 vol, 2016
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" "All you need is the floor and your body. Then all that's left is to make a fist." Shinya Kinoshita, a boy with incredible posture, and Takumi Yanagiya, the 6-time elementary school national champion meet one day by chance... but surely it's fate. As the two laugh and are drawn to each other, the stage is set for this story of the Kawasaki Ukishima Junior High School Karate Club—a fun-filled martial-arts journey full of friendship and smiles begins now!"
Tokiwa Bowl no Megami-sama
The Goddess in Tokiwa Bowl
Manga, 4 vol, 2017
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"The manga focuses on a bowling alley on the brink of failure. Kaede Tokiwa is struggling to revive the place when she meets Tokio Asahina, a boy with a mysterious air about him."
Manga, 9 vol, 2011
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"Being a manga author has always been Yamakawa Nanao's dream. He even postponed college for two years so that he could pursue it, but when his work that he put everything he has into it is rejected by every publisher, he loses hope. At a below average college and no real direction in life, Nanao meets a fortune teller that leads him to the horse tracks. There, he meets a group of college students, Beniko, Midori, Shun and Soukichi, who form their own winner's circle, a group of people who bet on horses not for entertainment but as a form of income. Nanao has no knowledge of horse betting but his ability to see the smallest of details in the horses shocks the members and he is allowed to join the club. If he plays it right, he could make an extremely comfortable living off of this new found talent."
Manga, 2 vol, 1979
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"Yuuko Sawaki wishes for her prince from the sunset and he arrives from the ocean. Kenichi Katsuragi, prince charming, is as close to perfect as you can come with one major flaw."
Manga, 3 vol, 2005
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"A boy named Yuuto Seo moves from Hokkaido, where he's lived all his life, to Tokyo. He first fears he must give up speed skating, his hobby, but he soon finds places to skate and people to skate with."