- Worst (manga)
Infobox animanga/Header
name = Worst
caption = US Volume 1 manga Cover
ja_name = ワースト
ja_name_trans =
genre =Comedy Infobox animanga/Manga
title =
author =Hiroshi Takahashi
publisher = flagicon|JapanAkita Shoten
flagicon|FranceGénération Comics
flagicon|USADigital Manga Publishing
flagicon|ITAPlanet Manga
demographic =Shōnen
magazine = flagicon|JapanShōnen Champion
first =30 May 2002
last = ongoing
volumes = 20nihongo|"Worst"|ワースト is a
Japan esemanga series created byHiroshi 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 lastgraphic 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 Kurosaki 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.
"Tominaga Toranosuke"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 sophomore 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.
"Katou Hideyoshi"Senior at Suzuran in Hana's first year, and the leader of the "Hideyoshi Faction".
"Iwashiro Gunji"Senior at Suzuran 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 sophomore 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 sophomore 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 sophomore 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. Now rules Housen with his brothers.
"Kanayama Jou"AKA "King Joe". The same year as Zetton, he was 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 an old 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 Zenmei"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. Came to town under the protection of the Front of Armament and stirred up trouble.
References
* [http://www.dmpbooks.com/titles?n=1 Digital Manga Publishing - Worst]
* [http://worst-france.xooit.fr/index.php WORST-FRANCE FANS FORUM]
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