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I noticed this manga haven't been talked about enough, kinda sad since Kongoh Bancho is easily one of the best mangas I've read to date. Brief summary:

Akira Kongoh (the main character) has one goal: to end the "23 District Project" (a project made by the Japanese govt. where humans w/ insane superhuman abilities - known w/ the common term Bancho, fight for control of all the districts). Early on in the manga, he's forced to compete in the project against other Banchos while looking for the leaders of the project (reason is b/c he hates the idea of having other people influence others' lifestyle/beliefs and ... more) - I won't spoil it but let's say they have close ties w/ Akira. Best way to describe what this manga does: pulls badassery to new levels (in many ways for many characters - especially Akira)

Story (9): while it may start slow at 1st, it picks up REALLY quick in the 1st chapter, though I'll spoil just the 1st chapter - Akira tears up a yakuza hideout by carrying a CAR w/ one arm!!! and that's not even the tip of the iceberg for how much badass levels Akira has. for the rest of the story, mainly goes against the various districts battles but also derives into past bits b/t Akira and other characters (which are done quite nicely, along w/ the rest of the story, really hard not to spoil anymore - so you have to read the rest to know what I mean - you'll be hooked after the 1st chapter - guaranteed)

Art (9): the art style of the manga has a very surreal feel to it and not sure if it'll affect your opinions. though it flows beautifully w/ the motions the manga portrays. plus it makes the humorous moments (and they're quite a few) look vivid and well-set up.

Characters (10): you've already heard about the Badass awesome of Akira so I won't go further on him. You'll come across a nice variety of other characters (like the other Banchos in the other districts - each have their own unique way to trying to "save" Japan from corruption of today's society and some you'll find creative and amusing). the non-Bancho cast is subpar at 1st but some get a nice "personal" boost so to speak and climb higher in win. without giving too much away - I'll say that "cowardice never looked so awesome" - when you meet the character that resembles this, you'll know why.

Enjoyment (10): enjoyed this manga tons, fights are done is such awesome style that you'd be blown away by the badassery content of them. though the humor parts makes for some great laughs too (like holding back a giant's fist while eating pudding ^_^ making humor/badass go so well together).

Overall (10): it's hard to fully describe this without spoiling everything. Though I'll say that should you choose to read this: you will DAMN GLAD you did, a fantastic read w/ all the badass you could ever want and more. Kongoh Bancho - the most underrated manga ever known and one all those who enjoy manga should not overlook.