Daigo the Beast: Umehara Fighting Gamers!

Daigo the Beast: Umehara Fighting Gamers! (2017–present, Udon Comics) is a five-issue comic series that adapts the real-life rise of legendary fighting game champion Daigo Umehara. Written by Kenichi Murakami and illustrated by Yoshiyuki Nishi, it dramatizes Daigo’s early career, his fierce rivalries, and the intense competitive scene of arcade fighting games. This series stands out for bringing the high-stakes world of professional gaming to the page, celebrating both the player and the culture that shaped him.