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Business deals are usually made through meetings and contracts; but in the world of Kengan Ashura, businesses resort to other means to make their decisions: by hiring gladiators. Yabako Sandrovich's Kengan Ashura depicts a world brimming with action, violence, and martial arts—one where powerful gladiators have fought in grand arenas since the Edo Period to settle the disputes of wealthy businesses and merchants. Ouma Tokita, who is nicknamed "The Ashura," is a fighter trying to prove himself as the strongest. Hideki Nogi, a member of the Nogi Group, hires Ouma to fight for him and makes Kazuo Yamashita, an average middle-aged man, his manager.
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Why are companies hiring fighters in Kengan Ashura?
In the series, powerful businesses settle commercial disputes through sanctioned Kengan matches instead of contracts or courtrooms. Salaryman Kazuo Yamashita becomes the handler of Tokita Ohma, the fighter representing the Nogi Group.
What martial art does Tokita Ohma use?
Ohma practices the fictional Niko Style, which is divided into techniques such as the Adamantine, Flame, Redirection, and Water kata. His dangerous Advance technique boosts his physical performance by forcing his heart to work harder.
Is Kengan Ashura connected to Kengan Omega?
Kengan Omega is the manga sequel to Kengan Ashura and takes place after the original tournament. It introduces Koga Narushima and Ryuki Gaoh while bringing back fighters and corporate factions from Ashura.
How does Kengan Ashura differ from Baki?
Both emphasize exaggerated martial arts, but Kengan Ashura structures much of its story around corporate-sponsored tournament matches. Baki centers more directly on Baki Hanma's rivalry with his father, Yujiro Hanma, and a broader succession of underground opponents.
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