【Asumi Kakeru (Martial Master Asumi)】: The Start of an All-Out Full-Throttle Mixed Martial Arts Manga!

The creator who captivated us with Hinomaru Sumo, Mr. Kawada, is back on the Jump stage! The title of this new series is Asumi Kakeru (Martial Master Asumi). “Asumi Kakeru” is a full-blown mixed martial arts manga about a timid boy named Nito, who encounters mixed martial arts.

Nito, an average high school student, spends his days caring for his senile grandfather.

However, one day, his life is completely changed when he encounters mixed martial arts (MMA) through his senior Nao, who aims to become a professional female athlete. At first glance, Nito might seem small and plain, but his fighting spirit awakens as he gets in touch with MMA.

In Mr. Kawada's previous work, “Hinomaru Sumo”, the protagonist Hinomaru Ushio was a small character, but he was a strong young man with a burning passion for sumo. Nito too, transforms from a seemingly small and plain existence in an instant. When he had a chance to visit an MMA gym, he unexpectedly encountered bullies and was forced to stand up to their demands.

Nito feels the time has come to unleash the fighting spirit of “kill”, which has been instilled in him by his grandfather. From that moment on, his ruthless martial arts skills knock down the delinquents one after another, with a sense of speed that is truly breathtaking. The fighting scenes drawn by Mr. Kawada are, as expected, amazing!

Nito, realizing the power that has accumulated within him, rushes to his grandfather's dojo. In this way, the story progresses to a further development.

From this first episode, the charm of “Asumi Kakeru” can be fully felt. Nito's growth, the secret of his grandfather, and the characters that have not yet appeared. The anticipation grows as to how the story will unfold from here. You won't be able to take your eyes off Mr. Kawada's new world, “Asumi Kakeru”!