A two chapter prequel to the Bakuman series, mostly focusing on Akito Takagi.

Feckless high school student Tatara Fujita wants to be good at something – anything. Unfortunately, he’s about as average as a slouchy teen can be. The local bullies know this and make it a habit to hit ...

Moritaka is hesitant to seriously consider Akito's proposal because he knows how difficult reaching the professional level can be. Still, encouragement from persistent Akito and motivation from his crush pus...

Kuroko Tetsuya doesn't stand out much. In fact, he's so plain that most people never even notice he's around. Though he's pretty much the same on the basketball court, that's where this unobtrusiveness gives...

Maruo Eiichirou (Ei-Chan), a first-year honour student, one day decides he's unhappy with the way things are and lacks exercise. His mother then gives him a flyer for the local Tennis Club, he decides to che...

The boy’s gymnastics team at Heisei Middle School is an eye sore compared to the nationally renowned girls team. But Fujimake Shun, a first year, has big dreams: to win a gold at the Olympics. Unfortunatel...

The story centers around three characters - Uesugi Kazuya, his twin older brother Tatsuya, and Asakura Minami. Kazuya is the darling of his town as he’s talented, hardworking, and the ace pitcher for his m...