“Fading rocker and retired champ team up to train the world's greatest boxer.”
RRR
RRR ロックンロールリッキー
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Synopsis
Fading rocker and retired champ team up to train the world's greatest boxer.
Rikitaro is a musician whose dream is to become a rock star just like Jimi Hendrix or Jim Morrison, but at the age of 27 that dream is fading away rapidly. Ooishi is a 3 time world boxing champion who recently retired and is now in the entertainment world, shooting a boxing reality show. These two unlikeliest of people cross paths one day but both of them think nothing of it until weeks later. Rikitaro is given one last shot by a record label to sign a deal but before that, they need him to get into better shape so that he is easier to sell. He stumbles upon a boxing gym which also happens to be the same gym Ooishi is filming his show. As fate’s wheels start to turn, neither man realizes that they will work together to train the best boxer ever, even better than Ooishi himself. (Source: MangaHelpers)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 3 sampled reviews
What 3 readers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.25 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 1.67
Running avg · Apr 2015 → Oct 2020
- 9 “This manga is an outstanding, underrated gem that captivates with its gritty, realistic art and a chillingly accurate portrayal of the psychological and physical strain inherent in professional...”
- 7 “Riki’s infectious enthusiasm and the adrenaline-fueled fight scenes make this an incredibly engaging underdog story that kept me hooked for most of the run. However, the experience is marred by a...”
- 6 “This manga possesses a genuine soul and a heartwarming, character-driven narrative that makes for a surprisingly enjoyable read. Despite this, the series is mediocre overall, suffering from...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — RRR begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 106 × 10 ch × vol
- Total read 14h 08m approx
- Published Jan 2007 – Aug 2009
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M15689 catalog