Holyland

ホーリーランド

182 chapters

18 volumes

2000 – 2008

A restless youth named Yuu Kamishiro struggles to find his footing in the world. At school, he suffers constant harassment from his classmates and feels utterly out of place. Driven by desperation, Yuu abandons his education and wanders the night streets, searching for a place where he might finally belong. Roaming the urban landscape, Yuu begins to believe he has discovered his niche—a realm governed by violence and loose law enforcement. He takes up fighting, dedicating himself to perfecting a single boxing punch as a means of self-defense. Once his technique is honed, Yuu returns to the streets, using his fists to fend off thugs. His actions earn him the moniker "Thug Hunter," and soon his reputation draws various people seeking to challenge him to combat. Through each confrontation, Yuu exchanges blows in search of his place within the gritty, dark underbelly of society—all while grappling with the inner darkness growing inside him. The stronger he becomes, the closer he edges toward reaching his "holyland."

Martial Arts

Action

Delinquents

Psychological

Seinen