Worst (manga)

Worst (ワースト) is a Japanese delinquent manga series written and illustrated by Hiroshi Takahashi. It has the same setting as Takahashi's previous manga Crows and QP and revolves around a group of teenage boys who fight their way through the notorious high school Suzuran.

Worst
Cover of first US Volume
ワースト
(Wāsuto)
GenreYankī[1]
Manga
Written byHiroshi Takahashi
Published byAkita Shoten
English publisher
Digital Manga Publishing
MagazineMonthly Shōnen Champion
DemographicShōnen
Original run2001[2] – July 6, 2013[3]
Volumes33

The manga was first published by Monthly Shōnen Champion in 2001. The series is currently being serialized in Japan and has been collected into twenty-five tankōbon volumes. In North America, Digital Manga Publishing has released only three volumes, with the last graphic novel released in November 2004.[4] The series is currently on hiatus but Digital Manga Publishing has said that if enough fans show interest, they will consider continuing the series. Worst is infamous for not having any female characters.

Hiroshi Takahashi had also released Worst Gaiden, which is the short collection of sides stories for the Worst series.

Plot
See also: List of Worst characters

Hana Tsukishima is a country boy that recently moved to city. He is a good guy, ingenuous and honest, but he is also very strong. His goal is to become the leader of Suzuran High. He and his friends encounter and fight many other gangs and rival schools, led by clan-logic and strength hierarchy.

Volume listing
No.English release dateEnglish ISBN
1 August 25, 2004ISBN 978-1-56970-983-2
2 September 25, 2004ISBN 978-1-56970-982-5
3 November 25, 2004ISBN 978-1-56970-981-8

Reception

As of 15 January 2012, volume 28 has sold more than 200,000 copies.[5]

References
  1. 「ヤンキーマンガガイドブック」100作以上を年代ごとに解説. Natalie (in Japanese). December 5, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  2. 高橋ヒロシ「クローズ」「WORST」の“新たなる伝説”、2020年夏に始動. Natalie (in Japanese). April 6, 2020. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  3. "Hiroshi Takahashi's School Brawling Manga 'Worst' to End". Anime News Network. June 8, 2013. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  4. "Digital Manga Publishing Worst in US". Digital Manga Publishing. July 21, 2011. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
  5. "Japanese Comic Ranking, January 9–15". Anime News Network. 2012-01-18. Retrieved 2012-01-25.
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