Batuque

Batuque summary

You are reading Batuque, a manga that covering action, comedy, drama, martial arts, mystery, psychological, school life. Batuque (バトゥーキ, Batūki) is an intense martial arts manga that combines street-fighting grit with the fluid artistry of Brazilian capoeira. The story follows Fujita Shirou, an ordinary high school boy whose life changes after he encounters the dynamic and mysterious world of batuque—the traditional Afro-Brazilian dance-fight style from which capoeira evolved. Drawn into underground circles where combat is both sport and survival, Shirou discovers a hidden talent and an unexpected sense of purpose, pushing himself through punishing training and dangerous matches. As rivalries ignite and friendships form, Batuque explores themes of discipline, resilience, and the search for identity, all while showcasing the beauty and danger of a martial art that blends dance-like movements with lethal effectiveness. With detailed action sequences and a gripping coming-of-age narrative, Batuque delivers a powerful story of growth and self-discovery set to the rhythm of capoeira’s music and movement.