Kengan Ashura has several fighting styles in the series, some of which exist in the real world and some of which are fictional. This makes the anime series more interesting because every style has some history in the anime.
The Kengan Ashura anime is all about finding out who is the strongest fighter in the world, and which company is going to rule over the underworld; as big companies like Samsung bet on their player to win the tournament. The story follows the main protagonist, Ohma Tokita.
Disclaimer: This article may contain spoilers for some. Readers are advised to continue at their discretion.
Source: Netflix Anime
Real-world Inspired Styles in Kengan Ashura
Muay Thai: It is originated in Thailand and known as one of the deadliest martial arts in the world. The fighter uses his knees, elbows, and kicks, which can break anyone's bones.
Kaolan Wajima is a character who fights in the Muay Thai style. He is also referred to as Thai Tiger.
Boxing is one of the world-famous fighting styles. It traditionally originated from Egypt and Sumer and later became famous in Ancient Greece, where it was included in the 688 BC Olympics.
Ohma Tokita, Gaolang Wongsawat, Agito Kanoh, Wakatsuki Takeshi, Koga Ryuki, Cosmo Imai, Julius Reinhold.
Brazilian Jio-Jitsu (BJJ): The fighting style is based on grappling and submissions.
Cosmo Imai is the prodigy and known as “King of Stranglers.”
Fictional Styles in Kengan Ashura
Niko Style: It is a blend of many martial arts, including Muay Thai, Boxing, and Grappling. It also includes four Kata and was created by Gaoh Mukaku, who later taught Tokita Niko.
Ohma Tokita is the only one in the Kengan Ashura tournament who used it.
Kaiwan Style: A deadly assassination art focusing on vital point strikes.
Kuroki Gensai is the master of this style.
Kujin Style: A style combining grappling and striking with an emphasis on joint manipulation.
Kaneda Suekichi is the primary user of this style.
Raishin Style: A style known for lightning-fast strikes and unpredictable movements.
Primarily used by the Mikazuchi clan.
Hatsumi-Style Aikido: A modified version of Aikido with more aggressive techniques.
Used by Agito Kanoh and Hatsumi Sen.
Formless Style: This is not a style; it is something that fighters do without thinking about any technique.
Agito Kanoh and Lu Tian are the ones who can use it.
Kure Clan Style: Kure’s family's fighting style evolved generation by generation, and when they use their Removal, their strength increases 5-10X.
Every Kure Clan fighter can use the style and in Kengan Ashura Raian Kure used it.
FAQs on fighting styles of Kengan Ashura
A. Yabako Sandrovich is the writer of the Kengan Ashura series.
A. Daromeon is the illustrator of the Kengan Ashura series.
A. Shogakukan Inc. is the one who published the Kengan Ashura manga series.
