Inokuma Yawara is just another young high school girl. Well, not quite - for Yawara is being raised by her grandfather, 7th dan Judo master Inokuma Jigorou, to be Japan's great hope for the women's Judo competition at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. All the same, Yawara just wants to live a normal life...
Yawara! has finished publishing and it has 331 Chapters. It is also Known as: YAWARA!, Yawara! A Fashionable Judo Girl
Genres: Comedy , Sports , Romance , Seinen , Slice of Life
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Top 6 Manga Like Yawara! [2024 List]
- 6. Matsuri Special
- 5. Teppuu
- 4. Maison Ikkoku
- 3. Happy!
- 2. Mou Ippon!
- 1. Ore wa Teppei
6. Matsuri Special
Matsuri it's a girl like all the other high school girls, likes boys, specially one called Wataru... but... Wataru seem to not notice her although she watchs him like a crazy gal... "Tough girls aren't my type" he once said, and now even three street guys say that shes a tough chick?! Nothing to good to say to the wrestling Princess. But being this kind of princess is nothing to be proud for Matsuri and its a secret that she keeps from her school mates, cause its her father that want to make her a wrestler ...but what will happen when shes discovered fighting with those three guys by Arata the badboy, who can even "fight cows"? Discover it and keep track of Matsuri Special.
Matsuri Special has finished publishing and it has 21 Chapters. It is also Known as: まつりスペシャル, Matsuri Special
5. Teppuu
Ishidou Natsuo is a gifted girl who can achieve anything she wants in sports. Because of this she is permanently bored, as there aren’t any real challenges to her abilites to make her feel alive. One day she receives an invitation of a merry girl to join her martial arts club. Irritated by her happy expression, Natsuo decides to accept the invitation just as a pretext to beat her up, but she receives a shocking surprise.
Note: Volume 6 contains the side story "Nekketsu Kouha Natsuo-chan Dodgeball-bu"
Teppuu has finished publishing and it has 35 Chapters. It is also Known as: 鉄風, Iron Wind, Teppu
4. Maison Ikkoku
The boarding house Maison Ikkoku is home to a strange medley of weird characters, including the young student Yusaku and the beautiful (and widowed) manager, Kyoko. We follow the efforts of Yusaku to win Kyoko's affections, with interference from the rest of the tenants.
Maison Ikkoku has finished publishing and it has 162 Chapters. It is also Known as: めぞん一刻, Maison Ikkoku
3. Happy!
One day the Yakuza comes knocking on the door of the orphaned Umino siblings. The oldest brother has gone into hiding after acquiring a huge debt. Afraid for her brother, Miyuki agrees to take responsibility for the loan. The yakuza wants her to become a ho, Miyuki wants to be a tennis pro. Turns out she used to be a very promising player before her parents died. However, becoming a pro is difficult when friends are few and everybody else conspires to make Miyuki's life hell.
Happy! has finished publishing and it has 254 Chapters. It is also Known as: Happy!
2. Mou Ippon!
After performing in their final middle school judo tournament, Michi and Sanae begin high school and walk in on Michi's final opponent fighting to save their new high school's judo club.
Source: MU
"Ippon" again! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: もういっぽん!, One more point!
1. Ore wa Teppei
Teppei, brought up by his father in the mountains, is an energetic boy who is as tough as weeds and acts as free as a bird. His life changes completely when he enrolls in high school, the first school he has ever attended. Despite his eccentric behavior and being a constant source of troubles, he is soon recognized for his talent in sports-especially in Kendo (the Japanese swordplay art) - and becomes the school’s hero.
Ore wa Teppei has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: おれは鉄兵, Ore wa Teppei