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Karate Shoukoushi Kohinata Minoru ![]()
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Description
Kohinata Minoru is a college student at a college that is popular for its sports rather than academic orientation. He starts out as a gymnast alongside his friend, Nana, but is bullied by his gymnast seniors. One evening, a karate student at the college, Mutou Ryuuji, witnesses Minoru being bullied and comes to his rescue and drags him into the world of karate. Minoru makes new friends and learns some of their dark pasts, including a shocking death that reveals motives for revenge.
Type
Manga
Related Series
Karate Shoukoushi Monogatari (Sequel)
Associated Names
Karate Master Minoru
KSKM
Little Lord of Karate
คุณชายพันธุ์โชะ โคฮินาตะ มิโนรุ
空手小公子こひなたみのる
空手小公子小日向海流
空手小霸王
KSKM
Little Lord of Karate
คุณชายพันธุ์โชะ โคฮินาตะ มิโนรุ
空手小公子こひなたみのる
空手小公子小日向海流
空手小霸王
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Latest Release(s)
c.Bangaihen 2 by Deadbeat-Scans over 5 years ago
c.Bangaihen 1 by Deadbeat-Scans over 5 years ago
v.50 c.500 (end) by Deadbeat-Scans over 5 years ago
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c.Bangaihen 1 by Deadbeat-Scans over 5 years ago
v.50 c.500 (end) by Deadbeat-Scans over 5 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
50 Volumes (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
User Reviews
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Forum
4 topics, 22 posts
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User Rating
Average: 7.7 / 10.0 (584 votes)
Bayesian Average: 7.63 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 7.63 / 10.0
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Last Updated
December 24th 2022, 6:00am
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Genre
Categories
Category Recommendations
Usagi Yojimbo
Karate Shoukoushi Monogatari
Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi
Zhi Mo (Novel)
Tough Gaiden - Ryuu o Tsugu Otoko
Karate Shoukoushi Monogatari
Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi
Zhi Mo (Novel)
Tough Gaiden - Ryuu o Tsugu Otoko
Recommendations
Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
2000
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Young Magazine (Kodansha)
Licensed (in English)
No
English Publisher
N/A
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #751 
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Monthly Pos #1803 (No change)
3 Month Pos #2814(+319)
6 Month Pos #4083(+361)
Year Pos #5589
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(+105)Monthly Pos #1803 (No change)
3 Month Pos #2814
(+319)6 Month Pos #4083
(+361)Year Pos #5589
(-31)List Stats
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On 774 wish lists
On 396 completed lists
On 150 unfinished lists
On 404 custom lists
On 774 wish lists
On 396 completed lists
On 150 unfinished lists
On 404 custom lists
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(from reading the first 20 or so chapters)
P.S.: in case it wasn't clear, the reason I'm being critical about the realism of the manga is because the author chose a realistic setting. DragonBall is in a slightly different 'world' for a reason: that's what explains why the characters are able to do things like they do.
In other words: the hyper-realistic drawings and environment simply don't fit the dragonball-like 'imaginary arts'. The two are so jarringly inappropriate for one another that it's hard to ignore.
The greater criticism that the characters are one dimensional is also significant: an astute reader would notice that the characters in dragonball (for ex.) are not one-dimensional - they're fun and surprising. In this manga, each character simply acts to make the plot progress, not because they are individuals.
2 points given solely for the drawings, 1 point for 'being'...
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P.S.: I see some comments claiming that the martial arts are realistic, when in fact it is only the movements themselves that are realistic - always getting the perfect TIMING to land these moves however is NOT realistic AT ALL.
This is actually one of the big problems of martial arts (compared to competitive combat sports like boxing or Muai Thai): people tend to set things up, where they figure "if you stand there without moving" then I can do X to you, or "if you move in specifically this way" then I can counter you with Y. The problem with this approach is that in REAL LIFE, your opponent will NOT do what you expect, hence most of the fancy moves do NOT WORK against strong opponents who have developed excellent timing and situation awareness (which takes years to develop).
... Last updated on February 23rd, 2016, 8:48am
Spoiler (mouse over to view)
I'm sorry, but setting up the story in a supposedly realistic world where the total beginner martial arts hero has his first match (in school, _to the death_?!?) bare-handed against a sadistic kendo master swordsman? I don't care what kind of training or aptitude you have, you ain't gonna be 10 times better than the swordsman in a matter of a few weeks. Who cares about the result or the choreography of the fight: just the fact that the idiot was able to find someone to train him is silly.
The bad guy for that fight is the same old story of the sibling who somehow got so confused in life that the sadistic bastard should truly be in arkham asylum with the Joker, not in college with a bunch of similarly sadistic hoodlum chums. That's OK 'n all, but don't make him so insanely over the top, yo! In real life, you face consequences when you walk around campus assaulting people with a sword in broad daylight.
Sorry for being so tough on this manga, but I don't see how it can be compared with Hajime no Ippo either - that manga is actually largely believable (so long as you look past some boxers' video arcade-like special moves) - as a boxer/thai boxer I can see it. The martial arts drawings in this manga are very realistic as well (and 'look' better, overall), but the situations just aren't realistic in the slightest and the characters are all 1-dimensional.
The bad guy for that fight is the same old story of the sibling who somehow got so confused in life that the sadistic bastard should truly be in arkham asylum with the Joker, not in college with a bunch of similarly sadistic hoodlum chums. That's OK 'n all, but don't make him so insanely over the top, yo! In real life, you face consequences when you walk around campus assaulting people with a sword in broad daylight.
Sorry for being so tough on this manga, but I don't see how it can be compared with Hajime no Ippo either - that manga is actually largely believable (so long as you look past some boxers' video arcade-like special moves) - as a boxer/thai boxer I can see it. The martial arts drawings in this manga are very realistic as well (and 'look' better, overall), but the situations just aren't realistic in the slightest and the characters are all 1-dimensional.
P.S.: in case it wasn't clear, the reason I'm being critical about the realism of the manga is because the author chose a realistic setting. DragonBall is in a slightly different 'world' for a reason: that's what explains why the characters are able to do things like they do.
In other words: the hyper-realistic drawings and environment simply don't fit the dragonball-like 'imaginary arts'. The two are so jarringly inappropriate for one another that it's hard to ignore.
The greater criticism that the characters are one dimensional is also significant: an astute reader would notice that the characters in dragonball (for ex.) are not one-dimensional - they're fun and surprising. In this manga, each character simply acts to make the plot progress, not because they are individuals.
2 points given solely for the drawings, 1 point for 'being'...
---
P.S.: I see some comments claiming that the martial arts are realistic, when in fact it is only the movements themselves that are realistic - always getting the perfect TIMING to land these moves however is NOT realistic AT ALL.
This is actually one of the big problems of martial arts (compared to competitive combat sports like boxing or Muai Thai): people tend to set things up, where they figure "if you stand there without moving" then I can do X to you, or "if you move in specifically this way" then I can counter you with Y. The problem with this approach is that in REAL LIFE, your opponent will NOT do what you expect, hence most of the fancy moves do NOT WORK against strong opponents who have developed excellent timing and situation awareness (which takes years to develop).
Spoiler (mouse over to view)
So when looking at that fight of newbie-MC vs. master swordsman, although the fancy kick used by the MC *could work*, in practice there is NO WAY he would be able to get the right timing against a much more experienced adversary who even has the immense advantage of the sword.
... Last updated on February 23rd, 2016, 8:48am
This is one of the series that the author took some time before he found the right direction. At first he was going for more fan service and school bouts (the 100 martial arts clubs which was introduced at first). Couple of volumes down the road the story got serious about real fighting and it got real interesting and entertaining. I'd say it is as good as Hajime no Ippo (which has run almost 100 volumes by now). The artwork also got better, much much better, and the art in the first few volumes is nothing to look down at, it is much better than other series.
Keep this in mind when trying to get through the first few volumes, that if the series is no good, it won't last 34 volumes (and on going with no end in sight), be patience.
... Last updated on April 7th, 2009, 8:25pm
Keep this in mind when trying to get through the first few volumes, that if the series is no good, it won't last 34 volumes (and on going with no end in sight), be patience.
... Last updated on April 7th, 2009, 8:25pm
Ok, you see that really cool looking manga cover on the upper right? I looked at that and thought wow, cool art... Alright, I read this. But... the actually art in the manga is not even close. The main character is some blonde hair wimp... not the cool looking dude featured in the cover above. I don't particularly like him because he has a weak, annoying personality.
I dont like it. The initial main guy is like one of those typical blond hair air heads. Yes, there may be something better later on but thus far im just not into it. I MAY get back when more chapters are released...
this manga has been branded as "sugoidesulicious (TM)"
me like...me like very much....need more....i want to be as popular as him.
me like...me like very much....need more....i want to be as popular as him.
I have all of the volumes currently and try to get them as they come out... they're just so good! Baba Yasushi's artwork is superb and his story is really something to follow. There's revenge, romance, action, and of course training to be the best. There's also plenty of humor.
Kohinata Minoru is a college student at a college that is popular for its sports rather than academic orientation. Although he starts out as a gymnast alongside his friend, Nana, Minoru is bullied by the higher ranked gymnasts. One evening, a karate student at the college, Mutou Ryuuji, witnesses Minoru being bullied and comes to the rescue... but his intentions aren't to save Minoru, but to drag him into the world of karate. Minoru makes new friends and learns some of their dark pasts, including a shocking death that reveals motives for revenge.
Even though Kengo's been away for a few volumes (later on, that is), he's still one of my favorites. Kengo's the character featured on the cover of volume 27, above. More recently he's been showing up a bit more, but I can never help but wonder if things will end badly for him. I also love Minoru and Ryuuji. Minoru's not an instant hit in karate, but he slowly improves with rigorous training and does manage to catch several people's eyes. That makes it more believable to me.
Despite the length of this series, it's never bored me. All the characters are interesting and the storyline itself isn't as repetitive as some other sports mangas. There's even Pedro. I don't know... I thought he was damn funny, if a bit creepy at times.
Kohinata Minoru is a college student at a college that is popular for its sports rather than academic orientation. Although he starts out as a gymnast alongside his friend, Nana, Minoru is bullied by the higher ranked gymnasts. One evening, a karate student at the college, Mutou Ryuuji, witnesses Minoru being bullied and comes to the rescue... but his intentions aren't to save Minoru, but to drag him into the world of karate. Minoru makes new friends and learns some of their dark pasts, including a shocking death that reveals motives for revenge.
Even though Kengo's been away for a few volumes (later on, that is), he's still one of my favorites. Kengo's the character featured on the cover of volume 27, above. More recently he's been showing up a bit more, but I can never help but wonder if things will end badly for him. I also love Minoru and Ryuuji. Minoru's not an instant hit in karate, but he slowly improves with rigorous training and does manage to catch several people's eyes. That makes it more believable to me.
Despite the length of this series, it's never bored me. All the characters are interesting and the storyline itself isn't as repetitive as some other sports mangas. There's even Pedro. I don't know... I thought he was damn funny, if a bit creepy at times.
Wow, just read the first ch, looks rly promising!
it's not - like metioned before - like other fighting mangas, okey there's always a loser who's bad at everything and wants to get strong... not here, he's practically being forced to get strong by another guy ( as far as i can see )
let's see what those 32 ( soon hopfully translated ) volumes bring
it's not - like metioned before - like other fighting mangas, okey there's always a loser who's bad at everything and wants to get strong... not here, he's practically being forced to get strong by another guy ( as far as i can see )
let's see what those 32 ( soon hopfully translated ) volumes bring
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