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{{Translation WIP|KATSU!|Japanese|ja}}
{{Short description|Japanese manga series}}
{{Notability|date=May 2013}}
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| name = Katsu!
| image = Katsu-vol14.jpg
| image = [[File:Katsu-vol14.jpg|200px]]
| caption = ''Katsu!'' volume 14
| caption = ''KATSU!'' volume 14
| ja_kanji =
| ja_kanji = カツ
| ja_romaji =
| ja_romaji =
| genre = <!-- Genres should be based on what reliable sources list them as and not on personal interpretations. Limit of the three most relevant genres in accordance with [[MOS:A&M]]. -->
| genre = [[Sport]] ([[boxing]]), [[romantic comedy]]
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| author = [[Mitsuru Adachi]]
| author = [[Mitsuru Adachi]]
| publisher = [[Shogakukan]]
| publisher = [[Shogakukan]]
| demographic = {{transl|ja|[[Shōnen manga|Shōnen]]}}
| publisher_other = {{flagicon|France}} Pika Édition <br />{{flagicon|Malaysia}} [[Tora Aman]] <br />{{flagicon|Italy}} [[Flashbook]] <br />{{flagicon|South Korea}} [[Daiwon C.I.]]
| demographic = ''[[Shōnen manga|Shōnen]]''
| imprint = Shōnen Sunday Comics
| magazine = [[Weekly Shōnen Sunday]]
| magazine = [[Weekly Shōnen Sunday]]
| first = 2001
| first = August 22, 2001
| last = 2005
| last = March 2, 2005
| volumes = 16
| volumes = 16
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{{nihongo|'''''Katsu!'''''|カツ}} is a sports [[manga]] by [[Mitsuru Adachi]] which was serialized in the [[List of manga magazines|manga magazine]] ''[[Shōnen Sunday]]'' from 2001 to 2005. It centers around a freshman student, Katsuki Satoyama, as he discovers his near-legendary skill in [[boxing]].
'''''Katsu!''''' (stylized as '''''KATSU!''''') is a Japanese [[manga]] series written and illustrated by [[Mitsuru Adachi]]. It centers on a freshman student, Katsuki Satoyama, as he discovers his near-legendary skill in [[boxing]]. It was serialized in [[Shogakukan]]'s ''[[Weekly Shōnen Sunday]]'' from August 2001 to March 2005, with its chapters collected in sixteen {{transl|ja|[[tankōbon]]}} volumes.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==

Katsuki Satoyama and his best friend Kyōta Kawakami, both age 15, enroll in Mizutani Boxing Gym to get close to their [[tomboy]]ish crush, Katsuki Mizutani, whose father owns it. However, Satoyama soon finds out that she is distant from her father. Worse, it turns out that she hates boxing.
Katsuki Satoyama and his best friend Kyōta Kawakami, both age 15, enroll in Mizutani Boxing Gym to get close to their [[tomboy]]ish crush, Katsuki Mizutani, whose father owns it. However, Satoyama soon finds out that she is distant from her father. Worse, it turns out that she hates boxing.


In a sparring match, everyone soon discovers Satoyama's hidden, yet unpolished, skill in boxing. Satoyama soon learns that Mizutani is really in love with boxing, but disdains it because it's a man's sport in which she cannot participate. Mizutani then takes it upon herself to be Satoyama's trainer and manager in order to reach the championship belt. Satoyama complies to be closer to his crush.
In a sparring match, everyone soon discovers Satoyama's hidden, yet unpolished, skill in boxing. Satoyama soon learns that Mizutani is really in love with boxing, but disdains it because it's a man's sport in which she cannot participate. Mizutani then takes it upon herself to be Satoyama's trainer and manager in order to reach the championship belt. Satoyama complies to be closer to his crush.


Satoyama is the son of Akamatsu and brought up by Rabbit Sakaguchi. He has the advantage of learning from both fathers - one through blood and other by being brought up by him.
Satoyama is the son of Akamatsu and brought up by Rabbit Sakaguchi. He has the advantage of learning from both fathers - one through blood and other by being brought up by him.


The rest of the story shows his transformation of choosing boxing from a way to impress mizutani to actually loving it and finally embracing it completely and becoming a pro boxer.
The rest of the story shows his transformation of choosing boxing from a way to impress Mizutani to actually loving it and finally embracing it completely and becoming a pro boxer.


A slew of rivals who later turn into friends and well-wishers help him in this journey.
A slew of rivals who later turn into friends and well-wishers help him in this journey.


== Characters ==
== Characters ==

=== Main ===
=== Main ===
;{{nihongo|Katsuki Satoyama|里山 活樹|Satoyama Katsuki}}
;{{nihongo|Katsuki Satoyama|里山 活樹|Satoyama Katsuki}}
:The male protagonist of the story, Katsuki is a junior at Kōyō High School where he excels at [[Classical Chinese]]. His mother died five years before the story begins. He and his friend Kyōta join Mizutani Boxing Gym with the ulterior motive of getting closer to Katsuki Mizutani, whose father owns the gym. He is very good at dodging due to his sister's love of throwing things at him when she was little. While he initially believes he is a [[bantamweight]], it turns out his scales at home are off by three kilograms, and he is actually a [[featherweight]].
:A junior at Kōyō High School where he excels at [[Classical Chinese]]. His mother died five years before the story begins. He and his friend Kyōta join Mizutani Boxing Gym with the ulterior motive of getting closer to Katsuki Mizutani, whose father owns the gym. He is very good at dodging due to his sister's love of throwing things at him when she was little. While he initially believes he is a [[bantamweight]], it turns out his scales at home are off by three kilograms, and he is actually a [[featherweight]].

:His biological father, Ryūsuke Akamatsu, and his adoptive father who raised him, Hachigorō Satoyama, have two completely different boxing styles, and Katsuki has inherited traits of each style, incorporating them into his own unique style.
:His biological father, Ryūsuke Akamatsu, and his adoptive father who raised him, Hachigorō Satoyama, have two completely different boxing styles, and Katsuki has inherited traits of each style, incorporating them into his own unique style.

:Katsuki won both the inter-high school championships and the [[National Sports Festival of Japan|National Sports Festival]] championship titles twice each, as well as the overall high school championship once, for a total of five titles. He has also sparred twice with Katsuki Mizutani and once with Shūsaku Nikaidō (who is in a different [[List of boxing weight classes|weight class]]). He defeats Shinichi Misaki twice in unofficial matches and remains undefeated on and off the record since he officially started boxing.
:Katsuki won both the inter-high school championships and the [[National Sports Festival of Japan|National Sports Festival]] championship titles twice each, as well as the overall high school championship once, for a total of five titles. He has also sparred twice with Katsuki Mizutani and once with Shūsaku Nikaidō (who is in a different [[List of boxing weight classes|weight class]]). He defeats Shinichi Misaki twice in unofficial matches and remains undefeated on and off the record since he officially started boxing.

:After failing the entrance exam to enter college, he obtained his professional boxing license.
:After failing the entrance exam to enter college, he obtained his professional boxing license.

;{{nihongo|Katsuki Mizutani|水谷 香月|Mizutani Katsuki}}
;{{nihongo|Katsuki Mizutani|水谷 香月|Mizutani Katsuki}}
:The female protagonist of the story and a classmate of Katsuki Satoyama. She has a very strong personality and has single-handedly taken down groups of bullies and hoodlums multiple times, especially when she was younger and protecting Kimoto Takamichi from them. Daughter of Tsuyoshi and Harune Mizutani, who divorced several years ago. Initially shows great disgust and repulsion towards boxing. She takes special interest in training Katsuki Satoyama after sparring with him. She is the object of affection for Satoyama, Kyouta Kawakami, Takamichi Kimoto and Shinichi Misaki. Was childhood friends with Takamichi Kimoto. She also has feelings towards Satoyama and dislikes Misaki stalking her. Her rival for Satoyama is Riko Nanjo who has the same feelings for him.
:A classmate of Katsuki Satoyama. She has a very strong personality and has single-handedly taken down groups of bullies and hoodlums multiple times, especially when she was younger and protecting Kimoto Takamichi from them. Daughter of Tsuyoshi and Harune Mizutani, who divorced several years ago. Initially shows great disgust and repulsion towards boxing. She takes special interest in training Katsuki Satoyama after sparring with him. She is the object of affection for Satoyama, Kyouta Kawakami, Takamichi Kimoto and Shinichi Misaki. Was childhood friends with Takamichi Kimoto. She also has feelings towards Satoyama and dislikes Misaki stalking her. Her rival for Satoyama is Riko Nanjo who has the same feelings for him.

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勝ち気な性格でボクシングがものすごく強い(暴漢を2度殴り倒している)。母が父の性格を嫌って離婚しており、現在は母親と暮らしている。その為にボクシングを嫌っている。ガソリンスタンドで変装してバイトしていたことが校長にばれて、その弱みに付け込まれ新ボクシング部に入部する羽目になった。身長は160cm程。1年の頃に盲腸で入院している。
父・剛史曰く、ボクシング嫌いの原因は、女であることから男子ボクシングは出来ない反動とのこと。また、同居するボクシング嫌いの母親の手前、表向きは嫌いということにしていた。しかし、下述の通り活樹に夢を託したため再び好きになった様子。
紀本高道と対戦するつもりでいたが、試合前の活樹とのスパーリングで活樹の強烈なパンチをガードし続けた結果、両腕が痺れてしまい試合は不戦敗となった。しかし、このスパーリングで活樹の才能に惚れ込み、活樹に自らの夢を託すことを決意する。
活樹がボクシングを始める以前の光葉高校受験の際に、活樹が気付かずに落としたお守りを拾っており、クラスも名前も同じと言うことで合格発表・入学式など事ある毎に活樹を目で追う癖が付き、その興味はいつしか恋愛感情になっていっていた。しかし、そのような素振りは微塵も見せなかった。
活樹に近づく南条理子には露骨に反応するなど、あだち充の漫画のヒロインにしては珍しいタイプ。
また、あだち充の漫画のヒロインとしては珍しく三白眼の女性キャラである(いつも美空、クロスゲームではヒロインではないが三白眼の女性キャラが登場している)。
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;{{nihongo|Kyōta Kawakami|川上 京太|Kawakami Kyōta}}
;{{nihongo|Kyōta Kawakami|川上 京太|Kawakami Kyōta}}
:(male) Katsuki Satoyama's best friend in middle and high school. A talented boxer in his own right, who enjoys the sport and learns well at Mizutani Gym. He likes Katsuki Mizutani and initially joined the gym in order to get closer to her. Occasionally wants to test his strength against Katsuki Satoyama. He had a girlfriend who dumps him quickly.
:Katsuki Satoyama's best friend in middle and high school. A talented boxer in his own right, who enjoys the sport and learns well at Mizutani Gym. He likes Katsuki Mizutani and initially joined the gym in order to get closer to her. Occasionally wants to test his strength against Katsuki Satoyama. He had a girlfriend who dumps him quickly.
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活樹の幼馴染の親友、クラスメート。活樹と同じく香月に近づくためにボクシングを始める。入学した時から香月に目を付けていたが何度も振られる。ライト級。
成長の凄さは水谷ボクシングジムでもトップだが、活樹には階級が上なのに右手一本で負けてしまう。香月曰くマメさとしつこさが武器。
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;{{nihongo|Hachigorō Satoyama|里山 八五郎|Satoyama Hachigorō}}
;{{nihongo|Hachigorō Satoyama|里山 八五郎|Satoyama Hachigorō}}
:Father of Katsuki Satoyama and Chiyaki Satoyama. Formerly a pro boxer known as "Rabbit Sakaguchi", but took his wife's surname when he married and retired. His last match as a professional boxer was against Ryūsuke Akamatsu, the biological father of Satoyama Katsuki. The match proved to be fatal for Akamatsu, who died 1 month later after the event. A widower of some years, who occasionally likes to flirt. He was maneuvered into taking a job as the coach of the Kouyou High School boxing club, where both Katsukis are. He was known for his defensive, point-scoring style of boxing. His professional boxing record is 12-0-10.
:Father of Katsuki Satoyama and Chiyaki Satoyama. Formerly a pro boxer known as "Rabbit Sakaguchi", but took his wife's surname when he married and retired. His last match as a professional boxer was against Ryūsuke Akamatsu, the biological father of Satoyama Katsuki. The match proved to be fatal for Akamatsu, who died 1 month later after the event. A widower of some years, who occasionally likes to flirt. He was maneuvered into taking a job as the coach of the Kouyou High School boxing club, where both Katsukis are. He was known for his defensive, point-scoring style of boxing. His professional boxing record is 12-0-10.
;Tsuyoshi Mizutani
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活樹の育ての父親。48歳。旧姓坂口。元プロボクサー。リングネームはラビット坂口。22戦12勝無敗10引分(1KO)。勤めていた会社が倒産し、息子の高校の校長に頼まれていた新ボクシング部の顧問を引き受ける。
減点ギリギリまで逃げ回るボクシングスタイルで、「パンチ力は素人に毛が生えた程度だが、世界に通じるせこい技術をもっている」と言われたほどで、パンチを貰わないボクサーとして有名。そのボクシングスタイルゆえあまり人気はなかったが、当時プロボクサー志望だった選手などにはファンが多い。
しかし引退試合として選んだ赤松隆介戦で、自分の果たせなかった夢を託そうと殴り倒されるつもりで普段より一歩前に出て闘った。その結果カウンターとなり、初のKO勝利を将来有望な赤松から得る。しかし、この試合が原因で1ヵ月後に赤松は亡くなる。罪滅ぼしとして妊娠していた赤松の婚約者である里山佐知子と結婚し(この妊娠していた子が活樹である)、婿養子となった。その後、茶紀をもうける。
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;{{nihongo|Tsuyoshi Mizutani}}
:(male) Former Oriental champion, and owner of Mizutani Gym. Father of Katsuki Mizutani and ex-husband of Harune Mizutani. Tends to drink and get violent a lot, but loves his daughter and is quite protective of her. He has a grudge against the pro boxer named "Rabbit" Sakaguchi, who defeated him twice due to disqualification. He also prefers the hard-hitting, give-and-take style of boxing.
:(male) Former Oriental champion, and owner of Mizutani Gym. Father of Katsuki Mizutani and ex-husband of Harune Mizutani. Tends to drink and get violent a lot, but loves his daughter and is quite protective of her. He has a grudge against the pro boxer named "Rabbit" Sakaguchi, who defeated him twice due to disqualification. He also prefers the hard-hitting, give-and-take style of boxing.
;Chiyaki Satoyama

;{{nihongo|Chiyaki Satoyama}}
:Younger sister of Katsuki Satoyama and daughter of Hachigorou Satoyama. Quite clumsy, and also loves to throw things at people, which trained others in the household to dodge very well. Quite a helpful, friendly little girl who occasionally teases her brother. Admires Shinichi Misaki, the ace pitcher.
:Younger sister of Katsuki Satoyama and daughter of Hachigorou Satoyama. Quite clumsy, and also loves to throw things at people, which trained others in the household to dodge very well. Quite a helpful, friendly little girl who occasionally teases her brother. Admires Shinichi Misaki, the ace pitcher.
;Harune Mizutani

;{{nihongo|Harune Mizutani}}
:Mother of Katsuki Mizutani, and the parent she lives with. Divorced her husband a few years ago on grounds of drunkenness and violence. Runs an okonomiyaki restaurant that the Satoyamas sometimes patronise. Hates boxers and will not allow them to eat at her shop. Tells everyone she is a widow, rather than divorced.
:Mother of Katsuki Mizutani, and the parent she lives with. Divorced her husband a few years ago on grounds of drunkenness and violence. Runs an okonomiyaki restaurant that the Satoyamas sometimes patronise. Hates boxers and will not allow them to eat at her shop. Tells everyone she is a widow, rather than divorced.
;Takamichi Kimoto

;{{nihongo|Takamichi Kimoto}}
:(male) Childhood friend of Katsuki Mizutani, who was very often bullied. Admired Katsuki a lot when she defended him, but regrets that doing so forced her to become a tomboy. Took up boxing to be able to defeat her and allow her to act like a girl again, and became very very good at it. Has a crush on her, and is Katsu Satoyama's first major rival. Belongs to the Asakura High Boxing club.
:(male) Childhood friend of Katsuki Mizutani, who was very often bullied. Admired Katsuki a lot when she defended him, but regrets that doing so forced her to become a tomboy. Took up boxing to be able to defeat her and allow her to act like a girl again, and became very very good at it. Has a crush on her, and is Katsu Satoyama's first major rival. Belongs to the Asakura High Boxing club.
;Tadashi Sakura

;{{nihongo|Tadashi Sakura}}
:(male) One of the pro boxers training regularly at Mizutani Gym. A great admirer and fan of Rabbit Sakaguchi, and the person who revealed his identity to Tsuyoshi Mizutani. An advocate of the defensive, point-scoring style as well. Was the first person to give Katsu tips on how to box properly
:(male) One of the pro boxers training regularly at Mizutani Gym. A great admirer and fan of Rabbit Sakaguchi, and the person who revealed his identity to Tsuyoshi Mizutani. An advocate of the defensive, point-scoring style as well. Was the first person to give Katsu tips on how to box properly
;Shuusaku Nikaidou

;{{nihongo|Shuusaku Nikaidou}}
:(male) A boxer who formerly trained at the Mizutani Gym, but who was sent to juvenile detention for a couple of years. Defeated Sakura when he was just a middle-schooler. Now wants to earn his pro license. Former childhood friend of Katsuki Satoyama, and a bully to Kyouta Kawakami. Has a liking for Katsuki Mizutani as well.
:(male) A boxer who formerly trained at the Mizutani Gym, but who was sent to juvenile detention for a couple of years. Defeated Sakura when he was just a middle-schooler. Now wants to earn his pro license. Former childhood friend of Katsuki Satoyama, and a bully to Kyouta Kawakami. Has a liking for Katsuki Mizutani as well.
;Minori Hanzawa

;{{nihongo|Minori Hanzawa}}
:(female) A former classmate of Katsuki Satoyama and Kyouta Kawakami in middle school. Has a liking for Katsu and always tries to get him to go on dates with her. Views Katsuki Mizutani as a rival, and a violent girl. Studies at the same high school as Takamichi Kimoto, and gives Satoyama valuable information about his boxing style.
:(female) A former classmate of Katsuki Satoyama and Kyouta Kawakami in middle school. Has a liking for Katsu and always tries to get him to go on dates with her. Views Katsuki Mizutani as a rival, and a violent girl. Studies at the same high school as Takamichi Kimoto, and gives Satoyama valuable information about his boxing style.
;Shinichi Misaki

;{{nihongo|Shinichi Misaki}}
:(male) An ace baseball pitcher who made it to Koshien and back. Took up boxing as a change of sport, but also as a dream of following in his idol's footsteps. Falls for Katsuki Mizutani when he meets her, and announces it to the world. Good friends with Jin Uchida since childhood. Is a genius boxer in his own right, and is Katsuki Satoyama's major rival in the series. He and Jin greatly admired Ryūsuke Akamatsu as their childhood hero. His boxing style is completely base from coping Akamatsu off of the tv, causing him to be a southpaw. Gives up his dream of boxing and rejoins baseball for money due to family's financial problems.
:(male) An ace baseball pitcher who made it to Koshien and back. Took up boxing as a change of sport, but also as a dream of following in his idol's footsteps. Falls for Katsuki Mizutani when he meets her, and announces it to the world. Good friends with Jin Uchida since childhood. Is a genius boxer in his own right, and is Katsuki Satoyama's major rival in the series. He and Jin greatly admired Ryūsuke Akamatsu as their childhood hero. His boxing style is completely base from coping Akamatsu off of the tv, causing him to be a southpaw. Gives up his dream of boxing and rejoins baseball for money due to family's financial problems.
;Jin Uchida

;{{nihongo|Jin Uchida}}
:A young man who chose work and training for a pro boxing license over high school. Trains at Kouei Gym, where Rabbit Sakaguchi formerly trained at as well. Has a dark and serious appearance, and is extremely, violently dangerous when provoked. A good friend of Shinichi Misaki since childhood. Goes to jail and has to let go of boxing after punching his dad for sabotaging Misaki's family.
:A young man who chose work and training for a pro boxing license over high school. Trains at Kouei Gym, where Rabbit Sakaguchi formerly trained at as well. Has a dark and serious appearance, and is extremely, violently dangerous when provoked. A good friend of Shinichi Misaki since childhood. Goes to jail and has to let go of boxing after punching his dad for sabotaging Misaki's family.
;{{nihongo|Kouei Gym Manager|鶴田 tsuruta}}

:(male) The manager of the Kouei Gym, where Rabbit Sakaguchi used to train, and where Jin Uchida is training now. Is friendly and helpful towards both Katsukis because of his relationship with Hachigorou Satoyama. Also knows the reason behind Rabbit Sakaguchi's retirement.
;{{nihongo|Kouei Gym Manager}}
;{{nihongo|Shoken Gym Manager|南条伝助 densuke banjo}}
:(male?) The manager of the Kouei Gym, where Rabbit Sakaguchi used to train, and where Jin Uchida is training now. Is friendly and helpful towards both Katsukis because of his relationship with Hachigorou Satoyama. Also knows the reason behind Rabbit Sakaguchi's retirement.

;{{nihongo|Shoken Gym Manager}}
:(male?) Former manager of the Shoken Gym, where a great boxing star Ryuusuke Akamatsu trained. Runs a soba shop now. Has a granddaughter, Riko Nanjo.
:(male?) Former manager of the Shoken Gym, where a great boxing star Ryuusuke Akamatsu trained. Runs a soba shop now. Has a granddaughter, Riko Nanjo.
;{{nihongo|Riko Nanjo|南条理子}}

;{{nihongo|Riko Nanjo}}
:Granddaughter of the former manager of Shoken Gym. She seems to have loved Ryūsuke Akamatsu since she was a child and after seeing Satoyama, she decides to seduce him to become pro and then marry him, which angers Mizutani greatly because of her jealousy. She plans to re-open the Shoken Gym.
:Granddaughter of the former manager of Shoken Gym. She seems to have loved Ryūsuke Akamatsu since she was a child and after seeing Satoyama, she decides to seduce him to become pro and then marry him, which angers Mizutani greatly because of her jealousy. She plans to re-open the Shoken Gym.


==Publication==
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==Reception==
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Faustine Lillaz of ''Planete BD'' praised the story, characters, and artwork; Lillaz also praised the use of humor.<ref>{{cite web|title=Katsu! T1 Review|url=https://www.planetebd.com/manga/nobi-nobi/katsu/-/50889.html|website=Planete BD|last=Lillaz|first=Faustine|date=June 15, 2023|access-date=February 15, 2024|language=fr|archive-date=February 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240215160535/https://www.planetebd.com/manga/nobi-nobi/katsu/-/50889.html|url-status=live}}</ref> A columnist for ''Manga News'' liked the story and characters. They described the artwork as "both very simple and very precise".<ref>{{cite web|title=Katsu ! Vol.1 : Critiques|url=https://www.manga-news.com/index.php/manga/critique/Katsu/vol-1|website=Manga News|author=Luciole21|date=April 29, 2008|access-date=February 15, 2024|language=fr|archive-date=February 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240215160535/https://www.manga-news.com/index.php/manga/critique/Katsu/vol-1|url-status=live}}</ref>
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== Manga ==
* Volume 1, ISBN 4-09-126301-1
* Volume 2, ISBN 4-09-126302-X
* Volume 3, ISBN 4-09-126303-8
* Volume 4, ISBN 4-09-126304-6
* Volume 5, ISBN 4-09-126305-4
* Volume 6, ISBN 4-09-126306-2
* Volume 7, ISBN 4-09-126307-0
* Volume 8, ISBN 4-09-126308-9
* Volume 9, ISBN 4-09-126309-7
* Volume 10, ISBN 4-09-126310-0
* Volume 11, ISBN 4-09-127041-7
* Volume 12, ISBN 4-09-127042-5
* Volume 13, ISBN 4-09-127043-3
* Volume 14, ISBN 4-09-127044-1
* Volume 15, ISBN 4-09-127045-X
* Volume 16, ISBN 4-09-127046-8


== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{ann|manga|4342}}
* {{Anime News Network|manga|4342|noparen=true}}


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Katsu!
Katsu! volume 14
Manga
Written byMitsuru Adachi
Published byShogakukan
ImprintShōnen Sunday Comics
MagazineWeekly Shōnen Sunday
DemographicShōnen
Original runAugust 22, 2001March 2, 2005
Volumes16

Katsu! (stylized as KATSU!) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Mitsuru Adachi. It centers on a freshman student, Katsuki Satoyama, as he discovers his near-legendary skill in boxing. It was serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shōnen Sunday from August 2001 to March 2005, with its chapters collected in sixteen tankōbon volumes.

Plot[edit]

Katsuki Satoyama and his best friend Kyōta Kawakami, both age 15, enroll in Mizutani Boxing Gym to get close to their tomboyish crush, Katsuki Mizutani, whose father owns it. However, Satoyama soon finds out that she is distant from her father. Worse, it turns out that she hates boxing.

In a sparring match, everyone soon discovers Satoyama's hidden, yet unpolished, skill in boxing. Satoyama soon learns that Mizutani is really in love with boxing, but disdains it because it's a man's sport in which she cannot participate. Mizutani then takes it upon herself to be Satoyama's trainer and manager in order to reach the championship belt. Satoyama complies to be closer to his crush.

Satoyama is the son of Akamatsu and brought up by Rabbit Sakaguchi. He has the advantage of learning from both fathers - one through blood and other by being brought up by him.

The rest of the story shows his transformation of choosing boxing from a way to impress Mizutani to actually loving it and finally embracing it completely and becoming a pro boxer.

A slew of rivals who later turn into friends and well-wishers help him in this journey.

Characters[edit]

Main[edit]

Katsuki Satoyama (里山 活樹, Satoyama Katsuki)
A junior at Kōyō High School where he excels at Classical Chinese. His mother died five years before the story begins. He and his friend Kyōta join Mizutani Boxing Gym with the ulterior motive of getting closer to Katsuki Mizutani, whose father owns the gym. He is very good at dodging due to his sister's love of throwing things at him when she was little. While he initially believes he is a bantamweight, it turns out his scales at home are off by three kilograms, and he is actually a featherweight.
His biological father, Ryūsuke Akamatsu, and his adoptive father who raised him, Hachigorō Satoyama, have two completely different boxing styles, and Katsuki has inherited traits of each style, incorporating them into his own unique style.
Katsuki won both the inter-high school championships and the National Sports Festival championship titles twice each, as well as the overall high school championship once, for a total of five titles. He has also sparred twice with Katsuki Mizutani and once with Shūsaku Nikaidō (who is in a different weight class). He defeats Shinichi Misaki twice in unofficial matches and remains undefeated on and off the record since he officially started boxing.
After failing the entrance exam to enter college, he obtained his professional boxing license.
Katsuki Mizutani (水谷 香月, Mizutani Katsuki)
A classmate of Katsuki Satoyama. She has a very strong personality and has single-handedly taken down groups of bullies and hoodlums multiple times, especially when she was younger and protecting Kimoto Takamichi from them. Daughter of Tsuyoshi and Harune Mizutani, who divorced several years ago. Initially shows great disgust and repulsion towards boxing. She takes special interest in training Katsuki Satoyama after sparring with him. She is the object of affection for Satoyama, Kyouta Kawakami, Takamichi Kimoto and Shinichi Misaki. Was childhood friends with Takamichi Kimoto. She also has feelings towards Satoyama and dislikes Misaki stalking her. Her rival for Satoyama is Riko Nanjo who has the same feelings for him.
Kyōta Kawakami (川上 京太, Kawakami Kyōta)
Katsuki Satoyama's best friend in middle and high school. A talented boxer in his own right, who enjoys the sport and learns well at Mizutani Gym. He likes Katsuki Mizutani and initially joined the gym in order to get closer to her. Occasionally wants to test his strength against Katsuki Satoyama. He had a girlfriend who dumps him quickly.
Hachigorō Satoyama (里山 八五郎, Satoyama Hachigorō)
Father of Katsuki Satoyama and Chiyaki Satoyama. Formerly a pro boxer known as "Rabbit Sakaguchi", but took his wife's surname when he married and retired. His last match as a professional boxer was against Ryūsuke Akamatsu, the biological father of Satoyama Katsuki. The match proved to be fatal for Akamatsu, who died 1 month later after the event. A widower of some years, who occasionally likes to flirt. He was maneuvered into taking a job as the coach of the Kouyou High School boxing club, where both Katsukis are. He was known for his defensive, point-scoring style of boxing. His professional boxing record is 12-0-10.
Tsuyoshi Mizutani
(male) Former Oriental champion, and owner of Mizutani Gym. Father of Katsuki Mizutani and ex-husband of Harune Mizutani. Tends to drink and get violent a lot, but loves his daughter and is quite protective of her. He has a grudge against the pro boxer named "Rabbit" Sakaguchi, who defeated him twice due to disqualification. He also prefers the hard-hitting, give-and-take style of boxing.
Chiyaki Satoyama
Younger sister of Katsuki Satoyama and daughter of Hachigorou Satoyama. Quite clumsy, and also loves to throw things at people, which trained others in the household to dodge very well. Quite a helpful, friendly little girl who occasionally teases her brother. Admires Shinichi Misaki, the ace pitcher.
Harune Mizutani
Mother of Katsuki Mizutani, and the parent she lives with. Divorced her husband a few years ago on grounds of drunkenness and violence. Runs an okonomiyaki restaurant that the Satoyamas sometimes patronise. Hates boxers and will not allow them to eat at her shop. Tells everyone she is a widow, rather than divorced.
Takamichi Kimoto
(male) Childhood friend of Katsuki Mizutani, who was very often bullied. Admired Katsuki a lot when she defended him, but regrets that doing so forced her to become a tomboy. Took up boxing to be able to defeat her and allow her to act like a girl again, and became very very good at it. Has a crush on her, and is Katsu Satoyama's first major rival. Belongs to the Asakura High Boxing club.
Tadashi Sakura
(male) One of the pro boxers training regularly at Mizutani Gym. A great admirer and fan of Rabbit Sakaguchi, and the person who revealed his identity to Tsuyoshi Mizutani. An advocate of the defensive, point-scoring style as well. Was the first person to give Katsu tips on how to box properly
Shuusaku Nikaidou
(male) A boxer who formerly trained at the Mizutani Gym, but who was sent to juvenile detention for a couple of years. Defeated Sakura when he was just a middle-schooler. Now wants to earn his pro license. Former childhood friend of Katsuki Satoyama, and a bully to Kyouta Kawakami. Has a liking for Katsuki Mizutani as well.
Minori Hanzawa
(female) A former classmate of Katsuki Satoyama and Kyouta Kawakami in middle school. Has a liking for Katsu and always tries to get him to go on dates with her. Views Katsuki Mizutani as a rival, and a violent girl. Studies at the same high school as Takamichi Kimoto, and gives Satoyama valuable information about his boxing style.
Shinichi Misaki
(male) An ace baseball pitcher who made it to Koshien and back. Took up boxing as a change of sport, but also as a dream of following in his idol's footsteps. Falls for Katsuki Mizutani when he meets her, and announces it to the world. Good friends with Jin Uchida since childhood. Is a genius boxer in his own right, and is Katsuki Satoyama's major rival in the series. He and Jin greatly admired Ryūsuke Akamatsu as their childhood hero. His boxing style is completely base from coping Akamatsu off of the tv, causing him to be a southpaw. Gives up his dream of boxing and rejoins baseball for money due to family's financial problems.
Jin Uchida
A young man who chose work and training for a pro boxing license over high school. Trains at Kouei Gym, where Rabbit Sakaguchi formerly trained at as well. Has a dark and serious appearance, and is extremely, violently dangerous when provoked. A good friend of Shinichi Misaki since childhood. Goes to jail and has to let go of boxing after punching his dad for sabotaging Misaki's family.
Kouei Gym Manager (鶴田 tsuruta)
(male) The manager of the Kouei Gym, where Rabbit Sakaguchi used to train, and where Jin Uchida is training now. Is friendly and helpful towards both Katsukis because of his relationship with Hachigorou Satoyama. Also knows the reason behind Rabbit Sakaguchi's retirement.
Shoken Gym Manager (南条伝助 densuke banjo)
(male?) Former manager of the Shoken Gym, where a great boxing star Ryuusuke Akamatsu trained. Runs a soba shop now. Has a granddaughter, Riko Nanjo.
Riko Nanjo (南条理子)
Granddaughter of the former manager of Shoken Gym. She seems to have loved Ryūsuke Akamatsu since she was a child and after seeing Satoyama, she decides to seduce him to become pro and then marry him, which angers Mizutani greatly because of her jealousy. She plans to re-open the Shoken Gym.

Publication[edit]

Katsu! is written and illustrated by Mitsuru Adachi. The manga was serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shōnen Sunday from August 22, 2001, to March 2, 2005.[1][2] Shogakukan collected its chapters in sixteen tankōbon volumes, released from February 18, 2002, to April 18, 2005.[3][4]

Volumes[edit]

No. Japanese release date Japanese ISBN
1 February 18, 2002[3]4-09-126301-1
2 March 18, 2002[5]4-09-126302-X
3 May 18, 2002[6]4-09-126303-8
4 August 9, 2002[7]4-09-126304-6
5 November 18, 2002[8]4-09-126305-4
6 January 18, 2003[9]4-09-126306-2
7 April 18, 2003[10]4-09-126307-0
8 July 18, 2003[11]4-09-126308-9
9 October 18, 2003[12]4-09-126309-7
10 December 18, 2003[13]4-09-126310-0
11 February 18, 2004[14]4-09-127041-7
12 April 17, 2004[15]4-09-127042-5
13 July 16, 2004[16]4-09-127043-3
14 October 18, 2004[17]4-09-127044-1
15 January 18, 2005[18]4-09-127045-X
16 April 18, 2005[4]4-09-127046-8

Reception[edit]

Faustine Lillaz of Planete BD praised the story, characters, and artwork; Lillaz also praised the use of humor.[19] A columnist for Manga News liked the story and characters. They described the artwork as "both very simple and very precise".[20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 週刊少年サンデー 2001年 表示号数36・37. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Archived from the original on October 27, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  2. ^ 週刊少年サンデー 2005年 表示号数12. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Archived from the original on October 27, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  3. ^ a b KATSU! / 1 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on February 24, 2005. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  4. ^ a b KATSU! / 16 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on September 11, 2007. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  5. ^ KATSU! / 2 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on September 5, 2007. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  6. ^ KATSU! / 3 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on September 5, 2007. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  7. ^ KATSU! / 4 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on February 24, 2005. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  8. ^ KATSU! / 5 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on September 9, 2007. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  9. ^ KATSU! / 6 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on February 22, 2005. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  10. ^ KATSU! / 7 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on February 24, 2005. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  11. ^ KATSU! / 8 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on February 22, 2005. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  12. ^ KATSU! / 9 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on August 27, 2007. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  13. ^ KATSU! / 10 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on February 22, 2005. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  14. ^ KATSU! / 11 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on February 22, 2005. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  15. ^ KATSU! / 12 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on February 24, 2005. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  16. ^ KATSU! / 13 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on September 10, 2007. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  17. ^ KATSU! / 14 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on February 22, 2005. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  18. ^ KATSU! / 15 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on March 20, 2005. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  19. ^ Lillaz, Faustine (June 15, 2023). "Katsu! T1 Review". Planete BD (in French). Archived from the original on February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  20. ^ Luciole21 (April 29, 2008). "Katsu ! Vol.1 : Critiques". Manga News (in French). Archived from the original on February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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