What is teppu manga?

Teppu is a manga series written and illustrated by Moare Ohta. The series first began serialization in 2008 and concluded in 2015, running for a total of eight volumes. The story follows Natsuo Ishidō, a high school judo champion who becomes intrigued by mixed martial arts after being defeated by a female MMA fighter named Rika. Natsuo decides to pursue MMA and battles her way to the top, but her arrogance and aggressive personality make her an unpopular figure among her peers. The series explores themes of gender and masculinity in combat sports, as well as the pursuit of excellence and what it means to be a champion. Teppu has been praised for its realistic depictions of MMA techniques and strategy, as well as its complex and flawed protagonist.