Shin Kibayashi's Gohoubi's Blue Fight Manga Concludes: What’s Next?

Final Chapter of 'Blue Fight' Manga Released

The manga adaptation of the live-action film 'Blue Fight: Aoki Wakamono-tachi no Breaking Down' concluded with its final chapter on June 14, 2025. This marks the end of the series that began serialization in Kodansha's Young Magazine on October 11, 2024, and later moved to YanMaga Web on April 12, 2025.

About 'Blue Fight'

'Blue Fight' is a youth martial arts drama that follows Ryōma Akai and Ikuto Yagura, two young men who meet in a juvenile detention center. Their lives change when mixed martial artist Mikuru Asakura introduces them to Breaking Down, a mixed martial arts tournament where juvenile delinquents from across Japan compete one-on-one.

Creators and Publication Details

The original story is written by Shin Kibayashi, known for works like 'Drops of God' under the pseudonym Tadashi Agi. The manga is illustrated by Gohoubi, with YOAKE FILM credited as the original creator. Kodansha published the first compiled book volume on January 20, 2025, and is set to release the third volume on July 4, 2025.

Live-Action Film

The live-action film adaptation of 'Blue Fight' premiered in Japan on January 31, 2025. Directed by Takashi Miike, known for films like 'Crows Zero' and 'As the Gods Will,' the movie features MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura and entrepreneur Yūji Mizoguchi as executive producers.

About Shin Kibayashi

Shin Kibayashi is a prolific writer who has authored numerous manga under various pen names. Under his real name, he has written works such as 'Kaze to Kaminari' and 'Shima Kōsaku no Jiken-bo.' As Tadashi Agi, he is best known for 'Drops of God.' Other pseudonyms include Yuya Aoki ('GetBackers'), Ryō Ryūmon ('Bloody Monday'), Seimaru Amagi ('Kindaichi Case Files'), and Yuma Ando ('Psychometrer Eiji').

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