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“Young martial artist Chinmi trains at Dailin temple, faces trials, returns to defend against Mongol invasion.”
Ironfist Chinmi
鉄拳チンミ
7.73
1,757 rank · 2,286 readers · 58 favorites
Shounen
Historical
Martial Arts
Adventure
Award Winning
Comedy
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Young martial artist Chinmi trains at Dailin temple, faces trials, returns to defend against Mongol invasion.
Chinmi is a young Chinese boy devoted to martial arts training. Word of his skill reaches the kung-fu masters at the famous Dailin temple who invite him to study with them. Through his own dedication and the guidance of his teachers, Chinmi becomes one of the top students at the temple. Eventually the time comes for him to leave Dailin and make a pilgrimage. On his journey he faces a number of dangers that test his skills, but he also meets many people who inspire him in different ways. A chastened but determined Chinmi returns to Dailin for advanced training. But soon his skills are needed again - the Mongol hordes are nearing the temple. (Source: Anime News Network)
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mode 9
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- 9 “Amazing fight scenes,loveable characters although not uses quite as much,which is strange cause they are capable on their own right,guess we'd have room for Chinmi but when they are used(Sie Fan in...”
- 10 “Probably the most underrated series ever (It has part 2 and part 3). It's one of the most charming manga I've ever read too. You want the protagonist and the side characters to be very likeable and...”
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A Manga Publication
- Format 162 × 35 ch × vol
- Total read 21h 36m approx
- Published Apr 1984 – Apr 1997
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M1017 catalog