Tough
Viz · 2005–2006 · 6 issues
About the series
In the gritty, high-octane world of underground fighting, Tough follows a young martial artist's brutal journey to master the legendary Nadashinkage-ryu style. Published by Viz in the mid-2000s, this six-issue series is defined by the intense, visceral artwork of Tetsuya Saruwatari, whose dynamic fight sequences bring the raw physicality of the sport to life. A classic of the fighting manga genre, Tough matters for its unflinching dedication to technical martial arts detail and its exploration of legacy, obsession, and the cost of ultimate strength.
