“Orphaned Hikaru, bullied and judo-novice, vows to fulfill his late Olympian father's dream.”
Hikaru! Chachacha!!
ひかる!チャチャチャッ!!
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Orphaned Hikaru, bullied and judo-novice, vows to fulfill his late Olympian father's dream.
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. (Source: Shueisha, translated)
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A Manga Publication
- Format 62 × 7 ch × vol
- Total read 8h 16m approx
- Published Mar 1990 – May 1991
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M53595 catalog