Ping Kong

The Build Up

Maru Kang is an ordinary high school student until his father forces him to watch a soccer match on television. The experience ignites a sudden, all-consuming passion for the sport within him. Determined to change his life, he sets an ambitious new goal: to become an incredible soccer player. However, Maru faces a daunting reputation. At school, he is already widely known as the 'King of the Losers,' a label that seems to define his existence. His journey is not about natural talent but relentless effort, as he must confront this perception and the numerous obstacles in his path. The story follows his grueling attempt to transform himself, navigating the challenges of training, competition

Sugar

Rin Ishikawa, a sixteen-year-old boy with a natural gift for boxing, lives in a small town in Hokkaido. Raised by his mother and grandparents, he is popular and mischievous, but restless. After dropping out of high school, he decides to leave his quiet life behind and head to Tokyo without a clear plan for the future. In the capital, Rin's raw talent begins to surface in the world of professional boxing. As he steps into the ring, he starts to realize that his natural ability could take him far. However, the path to becoming a great fighter is filled with tough opponents, personal struggles, and the weight of his own choices. Rin must find his own reason to fight and discover what it truly

Setting Up to Fail

A collection of seven short stories by Masanori Morita, including a gallery of color pages from his series *Rokudenashi Blues*. The anthology spans genres from comedy and sports to drama and action, showcasing the author's versatility. In the title story, two stand-up comedians prepare for a school festival, navigating the pressures of performance and friendship. Another tale follows Tatsumi Shindo, a wrestler from a Yakuza family who struggles to prove his strength in the ring without his family's intimidating reputation. A pilot one-shot that later became the series *Bachi-Atari Rock* is also included, along with other standalone narratives exploring themes of ambition, identity, and ever

All Right!

A cold and aloof boy dismisses his hardworking classmates as "useless," viewing their efforts as pointless. His solitary worldview is challenged when a mysterious senior invites him to join a baseball club that has only two members. Despite his initial reluctance, he finds himself drawn into the world of baseball, where he must confront his own apathy and learn to work with others. As the club struggles to recruit new members and prepare for competition, he begins to discover the value of teamwork and perseverance.

Blue Lock

Yoichi Isagi is a high school striker who loses his chance to reach the national tournament after passing to a teammate who misses instead of shooting himself. That failure haunts him, leaving him wondering whether a more selfish decision would have changed the outcome. After the 2018 World Cup, the Japan Football Association hires the eccentric coach Jinpachi Ego to create the ultimate ace striker. Ego gathers 300 of Japan's best young forwards and locks them inside Blue Lock, a prison-like facility where they must compete against each other. The sole survivor will earn the right to lead the national team's attack, while every defeated player is permanently banned from joining it. Among t

Blue Box

Taiki Inomata is a junior high student at Eimei Academy, a school known for its strong sports program. He is a member of the badminton team and arrives early every morning to practice in the gym. No matter how early he gets there, he is always second. The person already training is Chinatsu Kano, a first-year high school student and the rising star of the girls' basketball team. Taiki has a crush on her, but the gap between them feels enormous. One day, an unexpected turn of events brings Chinatsu to live at Taiki's house. Suddenly, the girl he admires from afar is sharing his daily life. Determined to become someone worthy of her, Taiki sets his sights on reaching the Nationals in badminto