Well, initially I started Tough and read the first 3 chapters and I was hooked. Decided to browse about it, I found out it is the sequel manga to Koukou Tekkenden Tough. I had to put it on hold and read the prequel to Tough first before starting this manga. I recommend doing the same Story 9 The story still revolves around Kiibo in the martial arts world. This manga's story centres on struggles he faces as the heir to the Nadashinkage clan 2 years after the events of Koukou Tekkenden Tough and as his family's martial art style gains more international recognition which was avoided inthe prequel manga.

Art 10
The art style is perfect to me. Koukou Tekkenden Tough was great but Tough as a sequel manga is awesome in this aspect.

Character 9
New characters are introduced to the manga. The inclusion of Kiibo's two uncles was awesome to the storyline and making Kiibo's father more of a deuteragonist than just a supporting character (from Koukou Tekkenden Tough) was a definite plus. There is character deveopment in Kiibo too as he's stronger, upholds his beliefs more and is less afraid to die for these beliefs.

Enjoyment 10
I liked how the general comedic nature of the manga is retained. Kiibo's remarks, funny and weird facial expressions are still intact (even though it was weird to notice on an older Kiibo, it took some getting used to). I'm a strong fan of full contact body sports and MMA fighting so it's only natural I love this manga and give it a 10 in this part.

Overall 9
Tough as a manga is so different from its prequel. The storylines seemed different in a way when I started Tough (may be it's because Koukou Tekkenden Tough has finished being serialized in English). The inclusion of new characters was good but I'd like to see few old characters (from the prequel manga) that I'm already used to. I don't know if they were brought back in later chapters as I'm just at chapter 183. Oh well, this manga is great.

*DROPS MIC*