Sai Fuumei

The original work is a long-selling book that has sold 1.9 million copies. Humans convey a lot of information other than words, such as gestures, clothing, and facial expressions. The essence of non-verbal communication will be explained in a more easy-to-understand and fun way through comics. The setting is an elementary school. A story of a new teacher's love and growth. Is nonverbal communication fruitful? This love.

Shinkurou is a boy who was picked up by a gambling temple and raised surrounded by the teachings of Buddhism and the atmosphere of a gambling den. One day, he meets a female gambler at the gambling den and is approached by her asking if he would like to know the truth hidden in the "mark." Wanting to know the truth, Shinkurou accepts the woman's offer, but...

Based on the life of a famous Mahjong Novelist, Asada Tetsuya, this manga chronicles the history of the man who is now known as the "Mahjong Saint" in his journey through the world of Mahjong and gambling in general.In the year 1947, the people of Shinjuku are down on their luck. With little money to buy food or necessities, some resort to gambling in order to survive. Traveling Tetsuya chooses to spend his time at Mahjong parlors where he is wiping the floor clean with his adversaries. However, Tetsuya meets the intensely-skilled Boushu-san, this is when he realizes that his skills are still lacking.Won the Kodansha Manga Award for Shonen in 2000