Single (Hardback ) Shinchosha / December 22, 1954----。 Masahiko Kimura, who switched from professional judo to Pro Wrestling, was at the height of his popularity at the time of Rikidozan. and the 'Showa Ganryu Island Showdown' held under the pretext of 'competing for the strongest in Japan.' Although it was decided in advance that the match would be a 'draw,' Kimura was overwhelmingly defeated and knocked out. Although there were only two stations at the time, both were broadcast live on TV, achieving a 100% rating. Kimura, at the time, was 37 years old, having revealed his miserable state under the gaze of the entire nation. It was a humiliating event that happened at the halfway point of his life, where he lived to 75. During his active judo career, Kimura regarded judo as a martial art for killing each other, and on the night before matches, he would always press the tip of a dagger to his abdomen and practice seppuku before the match. It was the resolve to commit seppuku—if he lost—that was what made Kimura a true 'Ever' victory. Unable to forgive Rikidozan for breaking his promise, Kimura takes up the dagger he once used during seppuku practice and approaches Rikidozan. Trying to kill him. However, that did not happen in reality...... What is its depth? Centered on the 'Ganryu Island Decisive Battle,' considered the greatest mystery in postwar sports history, this epic epic vividly depicts the life of the legendary and strongest judoka, Masahiko Kimura!!
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