Tenkaichi: The Greatest Warrior Under the Rising Sun

Tenkaichi: The Greatest Warrior Under the Rising Sun is a Japanese manga series that plunges readers into an alternate historical setting. Ten years after Oda Nobunaga successfully unified Japan, he finds himself nearing the end of his life. To determine his successor and ensure the nation's future, Nobunaga announces a grand tournament. This competition is designed to identify the strongest warrior in all of Japan, who will then be granted the title of shogun.

The tournament features a diverse roster of historical figures and legendary warriors, all pitted against each other in a series of intense duels. The manga is known for its dynamic fight scenes, which blend traditional samurai combat techniques with the skills of martial arts masters. Readers can expect to see iaijutsu, powerful ranged wind attacks, and even daring aerial maneuvers utilizing makeshift wings. The series explores themes of martial arts, warrior history, honor, skill, and willpower, drawing readers in with its compelling character matchups and lore.

First serialized in January 2021 in Kodansha's Young Magazine the 3rd, the manga transitioned to Monthly Young Magazine in May 2021 following the former's cessation of publication. The series is published under the Young Magazine KC imprint. An anime television adaptation has been announced and is currently in development, indicating growing interest in the franchise. [edit]