Kengan Ashura

ケンガンアシュラ

Manga 2012–2018 Japan Finished 260 chapters 27 volumes

★ 8.1 / 10 27,655 tracking

ActionSports

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Comikey

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Synopsis

Since the Edo periods of Japan, gladiator arenas exist in certain areas. In these arenas, wealthy business owners and merchants hire gladiators to fight in unarmed combat where winner takes all. Tokita Ohma, nicknamed "Ashura", joins these arenas and devastates his opponents. His spectacular ability to crush his enemies catches the attention of the big business owners, including the Nogi Group chairman, Nogi Hideki. (Source: Comikey) Note: Includes 24 extra chapters.

About

Kengan Ashura is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2012, spanning 260 chapters, collected across 27 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2018).

Why readers enjoy Kengan Ashura

Kengan Ashura appeals to readers of Action manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Sports elements. This combination of Action, Sports sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Kengan Ashura is written by Yabako Sandrovich, with art by Daromeon.

Reception

Kengan Ashura holds an average score of 8.1 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 1,606 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Kengan Ashura include: Martial Arts, Ensemble Cast, Wrestling, Male Protagonist, Primarily Adult Cast, Primarily Male Cast, Boxing, Athletics. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.