“Kanou enters a Hokkaido tournament to prove his martial arts skills and confront his past while navigating political intrigue.”
Anton
安東－ANTON－
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Kanou enters a Hokkaido tournament to prove his martial arts skills and confront his past while navigating political intrigue.
After years of rigorous training under his mentor's guidance, Kanou emerges as a formidable martial artist ready to test his skills on a larger stage. When a prestigious tournament is announced by the ruler of Hokkaido, it presents the perfect opportunity for Kanou to prove himself among the nation's elite fighters. As competitors from across Japan gather for this high-stakes event, Kanou finds himself crossing paths with familiar faces from his past, including figures who once fought alongside him during his rebellious youth. The tournament becomes more than just a display of martial prowess—it serves as a gateway into the complex world of Japanese politics and power, where strength and strategy intertwine in unexpected ways.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 14 × 3 ch × vol
- Total read 1h 52m approx
- Published Sep 1992 – Apr 1995
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M26526 catalog