The All-Japan Amateur Shooto Championship, the pinnacle of budding MMA talent from around the nation. As Meguru, Takashi, and gobs of other gifted fighters gun for the top, one man, the self-proclaimed Masuoka the Mediocre, stands tall as a dwarf among giants. Sporting a second-rate style and only so-so skill, behold as the leglock lunatic puts his heart, soul, and entire fight ideology on the line to take Meguru down!

Studying, club activites, love … Of all things for a high-school senior to devote their time and energy to, why would someone choose MMA? At long last, the reason Meguru keeps fighting is finally revealed! The Shooto nationals are here, home to the best of the best from around the country. There's no telling if Meguru will even make it through the first round, or in one piece, at that. But that won't keep him away from the ring. The fated bell has rung, and it's time to throw down!

High schooler and budding Shooto mixed martial arts fighter, Meguru Takayanagi, reunites with his old friend from grade school, Takashi Segawa, in the ring for the first time in seven years. However, while the two used to be good friends, due to the difference in their upbringings, Takashi now sees Meguru as an enemy. Without a moment of joy to commemorate their reunion, the old friends' match begins... Eden's own Hiroki Endo brings you a new tale of Shooto, MMA, and youth!

In a tournament dominated by men, two women duke it out with such unbridled aggression that it puts the boys to shame. When the bell rings, who will be the one to face Maki in the finals? And back in the men's block, Meguru comes up against Shu Katori, an elite all-rounder and the favorite to win. Armed with only a working plan and his intuition, how will Meguru make up for the difference in their skill? One thing's certain, this semifinal bout is sure to put all his skills to the test!

At long last, the All-Japan Amateur Shooto Championship is finally reaching its climax. While Meguru and Maki narrowly clinch out a spot in the finals, Takashi blows through the competition with yet another near-instant K.O., dealing a blow to Meguru's confidence in the process. And in a desperate effort to cheer him up, Maki pulls a stunt that surprises both of them! With a fistbump and a promise to bring the win home, the two return to the ring ready to take on the world. And now, let the finals begin!

It's do or die as we reach the climax of the Kansai Qualifier final round! In a last-ditch effort to clinch a comeback KO victory, Muroi invites Meguru to join him in one last melee. With a huge point lead and only seconds left on the clock, how will Meguru respond to the old dog's challenge? Find out in the stunning conclusion to the Kansai tournament arc! Then, we jump back in time four years, to the winter Takashi's grandfather passed away, leaving him an orphan in the care of a children's home. And so, a piece of Meguru's childhood friend and rival's past is finally revealed.

Fighting off fierce competition and fatigue to make it to the Kanto BJJ Open Tournament finals, the only one standing between Momoko and the absolute division title is a fellow throw specialist who isn't about to make things easy for the tiny contender. Meanwhile, Meguru gets back to training for the amateur Shooto regional qualifiers. And amid the hustle and bustle, a certain development pushes Meguru and Maki closer together than ever before--the catalyst being...lunch, of all things?! Don't miss the latest issue of this teen drama fusing school, MMA, and a little romance.

The All-Japan Amateur Shooto Champtionship, where the best budding fighters in the nation will be crowned king. Yet out of the near 100 participants in attendance, only four fierce ladies make up the women's bantamweight division: Maki Kamiya, Kaoru Nobeoka, Ayako Nagamine, and Erica Barboza Morita. In a world where most float through life avoiding conflict at all costs, how is it that so many people gather together for the sole purpose of knocking each other's lights out? Watch as these scrappy vixens tell the story of their lives and why they fight...through their fists.

After countless hours of sweating in the gym and many hard-won victories, at last, Meguru's earned himself a spot at the Shooto nationals. Having watched him grow day by day, Maki's developed a little crush for the airheaded all-rounder. Thankfully, an opportunity for the two to get cozier soon presents itself when the gang heads out on an inter-gym Tohoku volunteer tour filled with hot springs, partying, grappling, and everything else you could ever want in an MMA romantic comedy!

It's the All-Japan Amateur Shooto lightweight final. Meguru and Takashi are both battered, yet neither refuses to give an inch. With their friends, mentors, and rivals watching from the sidelines, who will come out on top? Having captured the hearts of fans and pros alike with realistic depictions of fighting across the board, it's time at last to close the curtain on this epic MMA saga.