Manga like Baki Dou

Vagabond

Also known as Vagabond.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama

At seventeen years of age, Miyamoto Musashi--still known by his childhood name, Shinmen Takezo--was a wild young brute just setting out along the way of the sword.

In the aftermath of the epic Battle of Sekigahara, Takezo finds himself a fugitive survivor on the losing side of the war. Takezo's vicious nature has made him an outcast even in his own village, and he is hunted down like an animal. At this crucial crossroads in Takezo's life, an eccentric monk and a childhood friend are the only ones who can help him find his way.



Tags: Seinen , Swordplay , Samurai , Historical , Philosophy , Travel , Coming of Age , Male Protagonist , Martial Arts , Tragedy , Survival , Cultivation , Biographical , Gore , Rural , Heterosexual , War , Agriculture , Outdoor Activities , Ghost , Classic Literature , Fugitive , Language Barrier , Nudity , Afterlife ,

Kengan Ashura

Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Sports

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.

Includes 24 extras/side stories.

Tags: Martial Arts , Ensemble Cast , Wrestling , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Primarily Male Cast , Boxing , Tragedy , Athletics , Shounen , Revenge , Gore , Yandere , Gambling , 4-koma , Historical

Holyland

Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Psychological

Yuu is a high school kid who doesn't really fit anywhere. To find a place he can belong, be accepted, he will do anything. However one thing leads to another and he is forced to fight to keep his place, his holyland.

Tags: Martial Arts , Gangs , Delinquents , Philosophy , Boxing , Coming of Age , Primarily Male Cast , Male Protagonist , Bullying , Seinen , Educational , Drugs , Suicide , Tragedy , Meta

Miyamoto Musashi

Status: Finished
Genres: Action

Musashi Miyamoto was a Japanese swordsman and samurai famed for his duels and distinctive style.

Tags: Swordplay , Samurai , Historical , Biographical , Philosophy

Koukou Tekken-den Tough

Also known as Tough.

Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Sports

Nobody enjoys a good fight more than "Kiibo" Miyazawa, a high school student whose father is training him in the family's secret martial art. Kiibo dreams of becoming the next Bruce Lee, but his awesome fighting skills may soon surpass his idol's!

Tags: Seinen , Surreal Comedy , Martial Arts , Male Protagonist

Negai no Astro

Also known as Astro Royale.

Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Supernatural

As the battle to decide the next leader of the Yotsurugi gang that runs Asakusa is heating up, a meteorite strike suddenly awakens superpowers in the people of Japan. How will Hibaru Yotsurugi, the son of the previous gang leader, come out of this? Can a young yakuza heir with a heart of gold protect his family in a world suddenly overrun with superpowers?!



Tags: Delinquents , Super Power , Yakuza , Urban Fantasy , Aliens , Shounen , Male Protagonist , Primarily Male Cast , Post-Apocalyptic , Adoption , Battle Royale , Gangs , Shapeshifting

Sonyeon Gyodoso

Also known as Juvenile Detention Center.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Action , Drama

Juyeong is in a juvenile detention center for the attempted murder of his father, Gang-ryong. He clings to hope, dreaming of a future in Seoul with his childhood friend, Dayeon. But everything shatters when Dayeon is tragically killed by a rogue truck, and the devastation deepens when Juyeong learns that his father was behind the wheel. In a cruel twist, Gang-ryong regains consciousness and offers Juyeong an ultimatum: “If you want revenge, become the king of this detention center!” Now, Juyeong must navigate the treacherous world of prison politics, determined to rise to power and avenge his friend.



Tags: Full Color , Male Protagonist