Musou Daisuke is a tough young man who goes to Tokyo with great ambition. After both success and failure, he eventually becomes the Japanese version of "Godfather."

Chuuji Akagi has just transferred to a new school and soon discovers it's overrun by a youth gang. Akagi has a strong sense of justice and fights the gang leader through various sports in order to protect the school. As he wins, he slowly begins to reform the school.

A milestone in Japanese manga, "Ashita no Joe" celebrates the 55th anniversary of its serialization. Hina's father, enraged by Hina's indifferent attitude toward her post-high school career decision, disappears, leaving behind all the volumes of "Ashita no Joe" for some reason. When Hina picked up the book, which had a retro Showa-era feel to it, she was immediately moved to tears. On the advice of her father's friend Kenkichi, she determined that the key to his disappearance lay in a place associated with the original work. Hina decides to visit the "sacred places" of the original work...

The year is 1961. Sadaharu Oh of the Yomiuri Giants, in a critical situation due to an injury during a game, had a sudden flash of insight that enabled him to read the thoughts of the opposing pitcher. He remembered he had a similar experience in junior high school. He tried various methods, but the ability of the future sight worked only once in five. After much anguish, he consulted with Coach Arakawa, who taught him to trigger his ability by putting himself in an unstable state with the one-legged hitting method. From then on, Ou mass-produced home runs using the one-legged batting technique to become the undisputed No. 3 hitter of the Giants and win multiple home run crowns.

During winter vacation, Hideo accompanied his brother Yusuke on a whaling ship to the Southern Ocean. There, they were attacked by a scorpion monster. Hideo launched an electric harpoon to drive off the monster and allowed their ship to escape. A few days later, Dr. Carl Schmidt came from Germany and revealed the true identity of the monster on TV. The monster, named Sasora by the scientists, was a red scorpion modified for military use by Dr. Von Schmidt's brother during World War II. However, just as he was about to carry out his plan, the FBI destroyed his laboratory in the Amazon, and the red scorpion disappeared into the jungle. Dr. Carl speculated that the red scorpion was exposed to radiation from a nuclear test in the Amazon and became a giant. He apologized on behalf of his late brother, but then came the news that Sasora was on its way to Tokyo!

One day, at the Giants' Tamagawa ground, Egawa was throwing a simulated game in front of Manager Nagashima, when suddenly a stranger stepped into the box and mowed down Egawa's pitches. His name is Hono Mizuki. He was a player who had to move from one school to another due to his short temper getting into fights, so he never caught the eye of any scouts despite his outstanding ability. Osamu Sawada, a freelance talent scout, was asked by Manager Nagashima to investigate. He tested Mizuki first against Hyuma Hoshi, and then Mitsuru Hanagata and Hosaku Samon both had trouble hitting Mizuki's pitches, showing that he had pro-level stuff. Mizuki's competitive spirit is reignited. Mizuki and his best friend set their sights on joining the ranks of pro baseball together. (Source: Amazon.jp, translated) *Note: Release date information are based on the tankoubon volumes.*

Daitoh Tai, who won national titles in several sports, was fascinated by pro-wrestling and joined Japan Pro Wrestling, an organization ran by Rikidozan. He overcame the disadvantage of his small size with his training as he battled against powerful opponents such as Chief Reaper, Mr. 50 Megaton, The Coconuts, and Dr. Schmidt. Tai grew into a strong wrestler under the encouragement of a young girl named Ruriko who ran an orphanage, his classmate and best friend Goro, and the strict guidance of his mentor Rikidozan.

(from amazon.jp): It's Time To Create a new and invincible Judo! The Shinsengumi, a group of jujutsu practitioners who plan to revive the old style of judo, stands in the way of Ryu Kazamaki, who trains in scientific judo! Will it work? Harris Style Screw OTOSHI! The year is 1961. When Japanese judo faced an unprecedented crisis in the face of foreign judoka who used their physique as a weapon, a boy appeared who tried to create a new type of judo. His name is Harris-ryu Mudan--Kazemaki Ryu! Ryu tries to protect the honor of Japanese Judo by studying "scientific Judo" together with Dr. Harris of Blaine. However, Kenosuke Yami, who uses the murderous Jigoku-nage (hell throw) technique, and the Jujutsu Shinsengumi, who plan to destroy judo and reestablish jujutsu, stand in his way. The first secret technique of the Harris School, the Screw Otoshi, is the best way to counteract them!

Rikidouzan retired from the world of sumo even though he was a Yokozuna at the time. As he searched for a second career, the way of life of Musashi Miyamoto inspired him to become a professional wrestler. First, in Hawaii, he defeated opponents one after another with the "karate chop," a special move inspired by Musashi's two-fisted style. Eventually, Rikidozan went to mainland U.S. to experience the full world of professional wrestling. And even in a foreign country where anti-Japanese sentiment still lingered, he gradually won the hearts of the people with his strength and personality.

Rikidozan, the champion of Japan Pro Wrestling, teamed up with Toyonori in the Asia Tag Team Championship match against the monstrous duo of Great and The Satan. The match ended in a win, but the vindictive Great and the Satan duo asked for a rematch two weeks later. After the match, Rikidozan met a pair of young orphaned siblings who were big fans. The older brother, Mitsuo, was so excited to shake hands with Rikidozan, that he ran out into the street and got hit by a car! Fortunately, Mitsuo survived, but he was in danger of losing his eyesight. Praying for the safety of his young fan, Rikidozan decided to fight his next match without his special move, the karate chop!

For the championship of Japan Pro-Wrestling, Toyonori was scheduled to face the 300kg Great, also known as the Killer Aircraft Carrier. Looking for a strategy to win the match, Toyonori visited the old man Sakurai, who was known as The Devil Captain during the Pacific War, and tried to learn how to fight like a submarine against the mighty aircraft carrier. After a week of hard training at sea, Toyotomi mastered the secret techniques and successfully defeated the Great.

Junya Shiratori is a high school student who devotes his youth to karate. One day, he learns that his father, a photographer and respected man, was killed by American soldiers' gunfire during the Vietnam War. As his anger toward the American soldiers grows, his karate club decides to hold a rivalry match against the American School! Junya is furious and beats up his opponents one after another...