Worst (manga)
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.jpg/225px-Worst_vol1_cover_(manga).jpg) US Volume 1 manga Cover |
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| ワースト | |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Manga | |
| Author | Hiroshi Takahashi |
| Publisher |  Akita Shoten Génération Comics Digital Manga Publishing Planet Manga |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Magazine | Shōnen Champion |
| Original run | 30 May 2002 – ongoing |
| Volumes | 19 |
Worst (ワースト?) is a Japanese manga series created by Hiroshi Takahashi about a group of teenage boys trying to fight their way through the notorious high school, Suzuran.
The series has 20 volumes released in Japan. In the USA, Digital Manga Publishing (the manga's USA publisher) has only released 3 volumes, with the last graphic novel release in March 2005. The series is currently on hiatus but DMP has said that if enough fans show interest, they will consider continuing the series. It is also infamous for not having any female characters.
Worst Characters
Umihoshi Household
Tsukishima Hana The protagonist. He came from a rural town where telephone signals don't reach. Joined Suzuran as a Freshman and in the First Year War, defeated Amachi becoming the winner. He declared he'd become the leader of Suzuran. Hana is the resident of room 5 at the Umehoshi Household. He is now a Sophomore at Suzuran.
Sakota Takefumi During his middle school days, people feared him as the "Kishi Mid Dinosaur". He is a member of the Hana-Gumi and also a Sophomore at Suzuran. At the Umehoshi Household he is resident of room 6.
Fujishiro Takumi He has a history with Amachi and the Armament's Shugo, though the details are still unclear. A member of the Umehoshi family, and resident of room 2. Takumi dropped out of High School and is now working at a Garage.
Mutou Renji With brains and brawn, he's a rare case at Suzuran. He is a member of Hana-Gumi and also a Sophomore at Suzuran. He is the resident of room 1 at the Umehoshi Household.
Tominagi Toranouske Weak at strength but strong at heart. A member of the Umehoshi family, resident of room 3, and a Sophomore at Suzuran.
Umehoshi Masashi The Landlord of the Umehoshi Household. He has the appearance and feel of a mafia leader.
Umehoshi Yasushi The younger brother of Umehoshi Masashi, who helps by cooking at the Umehoshi Household. He is also goes by the name "Mari" or "Mary".
Suzuran
Hanaki Guriko Hailing from Kyushu. He's Suzuran's No.1, The entire city's Strongest Man. He is also a womanizer extraordinare. Many people search for Guriko in order to take his title as the Strongest. He is a Junior at Suzuran in Hana's first year.
Hanazawa Saburou AKA "Zetton". A lone wolf, and the strongest senior of Suzuran in Hana's first year.
Yonezaki Takayuki Senior at Suzuran in Hana's first year, and a lone wolf.
Kato Hideyoshi Senior at Suzuran in Hana's first year, and the leader of the "Hideyoshi Faction".
Iwashiro Gunji Senior at Surzuran in Hana's first year, and the leader of the "Iwashiro Faction".
Kobayashi Masanari AKA "Masa"'. Hideyoshi's right hand man and best friend. A senior at Suzuran in Hana's first year.
Kurosawa Kazumitsu He has no faction, but is considered Guriko's right hand man. He is a Junior at Suzuran in Hana's first year.
Kanbe Yoshikatsu Nicknamed "Butcher". He is the Don of the biggest faction at Suzuran, FBI. He is a Junior at Suzuran in Hana's first year.
Harada Tokio He inherited the "Iwashiro Faction", which is now known as the "Harada Faction". He is a Junior at Suzuran in Hana's first year.
Housen
Tsukimoto Mitsumasa The same age as Hana and the top of Housen High School. He is the 3rd of the Gekkou (Moonlight) Brothers. He is now a Sophomore at Housen High.
Kanayama Jo AKA "King Joe". The same year as Zetton, he is the undisputed leader of Housen in his time.
Tsukimoto Mitsunobu Two years older than Mistumasa, and the eldest of the Gekkou (Moonlight) Brothers.
Tsukimoto Mistuyoshi One year older than Mistumasa, and the 2nd of the Gekkou (Moonlight) Brothers.
Tsukimoto Mitsunori Leader of the Housen's Freshmen. He is the 4th of the Gekkou (Moonlight) Brothers.
The Front of Armament
Kawachi Tesshou He is the Sixth Head of the Front of Armament. He has challenged Guriko more than any other.
Murata Shougo The man that bears the Next Generation of the Armament on his shoulders. The same year as Hana, and a friend of Takumi.
Amachi's Army
Amachi Hisashi He left Suzuran after losing to Hana at the First Year War. He then enrolled at Rindow High. Amachi is aiming to dominate all of the high schools, with Suzuran as the top prize. He is now a Sophomore at Rindow High.
Muroto Zenmai The older of the two "Arson Brothers". A paid underling of Amachi and well-known thug.
Muroto Koumei The younger of the two "Arson Brothers".
Kagawa Kazuya AKA "Gaga". Amachi's right hand man. A fan of "bad guys".
Others
Sera Naoki Renji's junior high friend and a highly regarded fighter. He leads Kawa 2nd High as Nakajima Shinsuke's Successor. It is said that in all his fights with Sakota, he never went down.
Ogawa Chiharu A member of Osaka's Zeniya Family. He comes to town and stirs up trouble.
