Worst (ワースト^?) is a Japanese manga series created by Hiroshi Takahashi about a group of teenage boys trying to fight their way through the notorious high school, Suzuran.

The series has 20 volumes released in Japan. In the USA, Digital Manga Publishing (the manga’s USA publisher) has only released 3 volumes, with the last graphic novel release in March 2005. The series is currently on hiatus but DMP has said that if enough fans show interest, they will consider continuing the series. It is also infamous for not having any female characters.

Worst Characters

Umihoshi Household

Tsukishima Hana The protagonist. He came from a rural town where telephone signals don’t reach. Joined Suzuran as a Freshman and in the First Year War, defeated Amachi becoming the winner. He declared he’d become the leader of Suzuran. Hana is the resident of room 5 at the Umehoshi Household. He is now a sophomore at Suzuran.

Sakota Takefumi During his middle school days, people feared him as the “Kishi Mid Dinosaur”. He is a member of the Hana-Gumi and also a sophomore at Suzuran. At the Umehoshi Household he is resident of room 6.

Fujishiro Takumi He has a history with Amachi and the Armament’s Shugo, though the details are still unclear. A member of the Umehoshi family, and resident of room 2. Takumi dropped out of Kurosaki High School and is now working at a garage.

Mutou Renji With brains and brawn, he’s a rare case at Suzuran. He is a member of Hana-Gumi and also a sophomore at Suzuran. He is the resident of room 1 at the Umehoshi Household.

Tominaga Toranosuke Weak at strength but strong at heart. A member of the Umehoshi family, resident of room 3, and a sophomore at Suzuran.

Umehoshi Masashi The Landlord of the Umehoshi Household. He has the appearance and feel of a mafia leader.

Umehoshi Yasushi The younger brother of Umehoshi Masashi, who helps by cooking at the Umehoshi Household. He is also goes by the name “Mari” or “Mary”.

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