Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi

The Breaker addpermalink

Both are about a boy that gets bullied and tries to overcome bullies by studying martial arts. Both of them are trained in several martial arts. They both have spirit, and don't give up easily. The Breaker is seinen, HSDK is shounen. 

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Hajime no Ippo addpermalink

Both these serialisations feature a male protagonist who gradually becomes stronger and more confident as a result of persitent training and strong will. 

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The Breaker: New Waves addpermalink

Both are about martial arts. The protagonists are somehow similar. New Waves has less comedy and is darker. 

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Gamaran addpermalink

Despite having different aesthetics and settings, both explore the basic foundations of a variety of martial arts. <br></br>Do note however that Kenichi is set in present time and the martial arts explored is exaggerated and mostly hand-to-hand combat. Gamaran, on the other hand, is set in a historical era and mainly revolves around sword-fighting. 

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Change 123 addpermalink

Both prominently feature martial arts and ecchi. Expect to see exaggerated fights and copious amounts of fanservice. 

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Girls of the Wild's addpermalink

While they have different premises, both series involves action/martial arts as a main concept. The MC from both series gets involved with characters of various backgrounds but possesses extraordinary abilities. Throughout both series, they strive to protect people they care about and discover their potentials. Recommended for fans of action and light comedy.  

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Medaka Box addpermalink

Both feature overexaggerated fights that occur mostly in a school setting, as well as a shameless display of ecchi at almost every possible opportunity. 

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Aiki addpermalink

Martial arts of various styles, insanely skilled masters, comedy and ecchi. If you ever wanted to read HSDK without Kenichi; replaced by egomanical, perverted bastard who doesn't suck at martial arts and can get with the ladies, AIKI is it. 

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Manga: Karate Shoukoushi Kohinata Minoru

Karate Shoukoushi Kohinata Minoru addpermalink

Bullied everyday by others, the main characters pick up martial arts in order to fight back.
Only later as we follow them do we see that martial arts grows to be more than just a form of self defense. 

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Katekyou Hitman Reborn! addpermalink

its similar in the way that is about a boy(good for nothing coward boy) and has no friends and gets pick on a lot in school then he gets a master(s)(tutor) and by training that boy starts the road to become the greatest strongest (fighter)mafia boss in the world and gets to meet friends along the way and this friends being strong fight by his side 

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Hantsu x Trash addpermalink

Main character in each manga was originally motivated to study a sport to get closer to a girl he likes. 

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Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho addpermalink

in both mangas the main character strives to become stronger, and meets friends allong the way. as well as stronger enemies that contantly challenge their strenth 

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Kurogane addpermalink

The Protagonist is weak; but, they continued to train to become strong. 

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Real Bout High School addpermalink

Both Manga involve high school student fighting and improving on there martial arts I recommend both manga if you like the scenario of High School Students & Martial Arts. 

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Change Guy addpermalink

both mangas have a martial arts theme and both the main characters slowly get better at fighting with each new opponent.  

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Last Ranker: Be the Last One addpermalink

Both protagonists are pursuing the path of strength. Kenichi trains in Ryozanpaku to protect those dear to him, while Zig fights to become the acknowledged as the strongest. They both have a female friend and a possible love interest that help them achieve their goal. 

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Naruto addpermalink

both manga series star  a boy who starts out as a powerless outcast  who  trains continuously to gradually become stronger
both kenichi and naruto want to become strong  for heroic reasons  except kenichi's is a tad more selfless.   
for both these guys the system goes as get bullied or threatened...fight... get beaten... retreat...train...comeback with new powers, abilities or strategies for a rematch and win....on to the next opponent...wash, rinse, repeat.
both kenichi and naruto  both make friends  out of most of the opponents they defeat..
they both are motivational speakers reforming their foes and most often inspiring them.      both of them  have similar love stories. in both scenarios the one person has the feelings and the other person subconsciously has feelings  yet is too dense to realize thus taking very long to reciprocate...
also in both the HSDK and Naruto manga   there is an intense war    that eventually takes place near the end of the series. read more 

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Gokukoku no Brynhildr addpermalink

though they are both of a different genre, they both feature a very norse mythology heavy theme..mythological names and mentions such as Freya, Valkyrie, Ragnarok, etc. both manga series will have the reader thinkin "WOW these mangakas must love norse mythology...so if you like norse mythology be sure to check out HSDK and Bryhildr 

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Ranma ½ addpermalink

The manga have a similar vibe, and I don't know if it's only me. Both of them have a similar beginning: a high school boy who learns martial arts and continues to learn throughout the manga to fight increasingly stronger opponents.

In Ranma 1/2, the protagonist, Ranma Saotome, is cursed to transform into a girl when splashed with cold water and returns to being a boy with hot water. This adds a unique twist to his martial arts training and daily life. On the other hand, in Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple, the protagonist, Kenichi Shirahama, starts as a weak and timid high school student who gains confidence and strength through rigorous martial arts training at the Ryozanpaku dojo.

Both stories emphasize personal growth, perseverance, and the importance of never giving up despite challenges. The main characters face various adversaries, each more powerful than the last, which drives them to continuously improve their skills.

Both of them have the same love pattern, a slow romance where there is love but it does not result in something official. In Ranma 1/2, Ranma's relationship with Akane Tendo is filled with comedic misunderstandings and romantic tension, culminating in chapter 407 with an event that can be interpreted as a wedding. In Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple, Kenichi's relationship with Miu Furinji develops gradually, with subtle hints of affection and mutual support. By the final chapters, there is a strong indication that they have become a couple.

Additionally, both manga feature a diverse cast of characters who contribute to the protagonists' development and add depth to the story. The mix of humor, action, and romance in both series creates a captivating narrative that resonates with readers. read more

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Zen Martial Arts Academy addpermalink

Both are about a boy who starts weak and is told that he will never get strong but later he shows the people the opposite 

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Mx0 addpermalink

After the protagonist gets influenced by a girl, he gets sucked into a completely different world where he needs to use more brain than brawl (or magic). 

In Kenichi, since the protagonist is a total beginner in martial arts but still gets teaching from the best fighters of the world, gives him similar a position to his opponents as Kuzumi gets from the gold card in Mx0 

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Bleach addpermalink

it is similar since they areabout some1 that was at school and he stil is going to it but he fights agenst a orginasation who wants to kill him or defeat him in combat while this they use fists and bleach they use swords ithik any1 who read/watched bleach will like this 

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RRR addpermalink

Both revolve around fighting. However, RRR focuses solely on boxing while the latter on different types of martial arts.  

Both protagonists also have similar personalities. When pushed to the brink of collapse, they find a way to surpass their limits and win. They each have mentors that help their disciples grow both physically and mentally. 

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Hanza Sky addpermalink

Both feature a character that's helplessly in love with a girl that has extremely good martial arts skills, that has inspired them to fight or change their direction in life. 

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Kekkaishi addpermalink

The main character was weak as a duckling can be in terms of their ability, though in Kekkaishi, the hero start off with a bit of basic. If you've read Kenichi, then you should read Kekkaishi. Both have similar master disciple relationship. Both have similar hero and heroine relationship. All in all, full of badassery. 

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Full Contact addpermalink

Both shounen manga have pretty much same concept about weak boy who wants to become stronger and takes up martial arts

Whilst HSDK has the boy learn all types of martial arts(jujitsu, karate, muay thai etc.), FC focuses mostly on karate...only difference between the 2 is that HSDK has more ecchi

If your into martial arts type manga, you'll like both... 

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Manga: Reichourui Saikyou Densetsu: Gorio

Reichourui Saikyou Densetsu: Gorio addpermalink

Action and ecchi are exaggeratingly showcased in both of these martial art titles. 

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Tiji-kun! addpermalink

Both titles prominently feature different types of martial arts. Do note however that Kenichi has a more exaggerated depiction of action, compared to the more "realistic" portrayal in Tiji-kun. 

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Wrestle! The Under Ground addpermalink

These two serialisations place heavy emphasis on action and ecchi within a school context. 

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Veritas addpermalink

The action in both of these titles are strongly exaggerated. Expect near death experiences, outrageous comebacks, and all the needless drama in between. 

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Ningen Kyouki Katsuo! addpermalink

School-based titles that feature exaggerated sequences of action, comedy, and ecchi. 

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Ueki no Housoku addpermalink

Both of these shounen titles feature characters with unique abilities which they use for combat. Action is mostly exagerrated and corny; particularly in regard to way fights are set up. 

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Maken-Ki! addpermalink

Both feature lots of action and lots of ecchi. 

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Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai! addpermalink

Both feature action that mainly transpires within a school setting and excessive fanservice whenever possible. 

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Manga: Senran Kagura: Shoujo-tachi no Shinei

Senran Kagura: Shoujo-tachi no Shinei addpermalink

Similarities include: characters training (martial arts in Kenichi, and ninjutsu in Senran Kagura); narratives that are mostly set within a school setting; and exaggerated action sequences which feature a whole heap of ecchi. 

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Hokuto no Ken addpermalink

Imagine History's Strong Disciple set in a post apocalyptic world with outrageous personalities and almost every man featured has, not a six pack, but enough ab muscles that make the number of treads on a car's tire look trivial. If you enjoyed the ridiculous fights and moves in HSDK but wanted gore and outrageous 80's fashion and personality, then Hokuto no Ken is the manga for you! 

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Holyland addpermalink

Both History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi and Holyland center around a downtrodden protagonist who is forced into fights of ever escalating difficulty. Both learn moves from multiple styles and have to conquer their inner fear to fight delinquents, with each fight a consequence of having survived the previous fights.

Of the two, the protagonist Yuu in Holyland is a bit more of a self-made fighter in that he tends to learn his moves from his friends and opponents rather than from an illustrious pool of masters. 

In the end Holyland trades in Kenichi's ecchi elements and over the top anime-style martial arts for a more realistic style, that describes real street fight maneuvers and their consequences.

Kenichi fights to protect others, Yuu fights so that he can have some place in the world outside of his bedroom and both of their journeys are well worth reading. read more

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Rosario to Vampire addpermalink

Both stories are about a weak boy who finds himself being protected by a strong girl, so he decides to train/improve himself so he can be the one protecting her instead. Along the way, it turns into a harem story and a childhood friend (who practically looks the same in both stories) returns as the ultimate rival.  

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P2 - Let's Play Ping Pong! addpermalink

Although HSDK is about martial arts, the characters
are both initially weak-hearted become steadily
stronger :) 

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Yankano! addpermalink

These two titles feature exaggerated narratives, character designs and relationships, action sequences, as well as ecchi and fanservice. 

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Takamagahara addpermalink

In these two shounen action titles, the protagonists live and train with people who possess not only super strength, but also expertise in martial arts. Characters and the action are expressed in an overwhelmingly exaggerated manner; particularly in the case of Kenichi. 

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Kenji addpermalink

Basically, there are both martial arts type, though Kenji is much more technical, having even step patters of few kata, if some freak would like to try them :P. Kenji ain't ecchi, and has more mature plot, though it is enjoyable. Believe me, if you like HSD, you'll get into Kenji in no time :P. 

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