In a protracted pandemic situation, the lack of sport is felt. Pika editions think of all sports enthusiasts by programming two quality series. The first is called Karate Heat, the second is called En Garde. Two works that explore combat sports. Sport occupies a prominent place at the publisher. In September 2019, Pika launched a new label called Sport Addict. An opportunity for sports enthusiasts to discover several sports disciplines such as rugby, judo or swimming. Until now, the catalog included Full Drum, Swimming Ace and Uchikomi. Now let's focus on the next two titles.
En Garde: Dive into the world of fencing
It is interesting to discover a sports manga that addresses a new theme. The first volume reveals the daily life of Chika, a young teenager with a strong character. She struggles to find her way. One day, she happened to attend fencing training. A click occurs… This is the beginning of a great adventure. A first excerpt of the manga En Garde is online on Pika's official website. Chika turns out to be a character with a thousand facets. Nothing seems to frighten this high school student who does not hesitate to take up challenges. Tokihiko Tamaru's style fully embraces the dynamic movements of this unique sport. Olympic fans are familiar with the world of fencing. The France team has often been rewarded as the Olympiads progressed. Fencing is a demanding sport where different skills are mandatory to be able to progress. For those who fear series spread over several years, rest assured, it is a short story in 3 volumes. The 1st issue arrives on March 3rd. The rhythm will be one book every 3 months.
Karate Heat: yet another manga about karate?
The theme of friendship may be exploited regularly in manga, it is always a safe bet. The first volume of Karate Heat will be on sale on June 16, 2021. It is a creation of Eiichi Kitano who is also the author of L'Oxalis et l'Or, currently being published by Glénat. An original story that addresses an important period in the history of the United States, the gold rush. Shinya crosses paths with Takumi, a Karate prodigy. By forming a friendship with him, he will dive into the world of a very specific martial art. Both will join the club of a college and live new experiences. The series is in 3 volumes. Additional information: Art: Eiichi Kitano Screenplay: Eiichi Kitano Translation: Jean-Philippe Dubrule Collection: Pika Shônen Format: 120 x 180 mm Number of pages: 192 pages Price: 7,50 € Japanese reading direction Available in digital Magazine: Weekly Shônen Magazine, Kodansha In Japan: 3 volumes, series completed. Here is another sports title to read at Pika. A dive into the world of judo.
