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“Sequel to Tough: Kiichi's MMA journey continues, healing father, facing brother Kiryu, and entering tournaments.”
Tough
TOUGH－タフ－
7.55
2,850 rank · 8,854 readers · 120 favorites
Seinen
Martial Arts
Action
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Synopsis
Sequel to Tough: Kiichi's MMA journey continues, healing father, facing brother Kiryu, and entering tournaments.
This is a continuation of Koko Tekken-den Tough which ran for 42 volumes and followed the main character, Kiichi, when he was younger and was training under his father Seiko Miyazawa. This is a mixed martial arts fighter manga about the Miyazawa school of martial arts. Initially, it is about Kiichi trying to heal his father after he was nearly killed by his brother Kiryu but it then goes on to be less about that as his father recovers and some tournament style fighting begins.
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Score distribution
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mode 9
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9 “Tough features exceptionally well-written characters and a story that masterfully builds tension, earning my deep respect for its authentic portrayal of martial arts. It is a crime that this series...”
- 9 “The art is truly impressive, and the characters—especially the principled Kiichi—are highly engaging, making this a delightful read for any martial arts fan. While the character development lacks...”
- 9 “Tough delivers an exceptional martial arts experience with its perfect art style, compelling focus on the Nadashinkage clan, and the satisfying inclusion of new family dynamics. While the...”
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A Manga Publication
- Format 426 × 39 ch × vol
- Total read 56h 48m approx
- Published Jul 2003 – Jul 2012
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M2832 catalog