Tenjo Tenge Manga Volumes: Complete Guide (2026)

Tenjo Tenge manga volumes total 22 in the original Japanese release and 11 in the English Full Contact Edition — and every last one is available right now. The series, created by the manga artist known as Oh! great, packs a wild mix of martial arts, supernatural powers, and high school drama into a tight package. Because it’s completely finished, there are no cliffhangers without resolution and no waiting for new chapters. If you’re looking to pick up the whole Tenjo Tenge manga, here’s everything about the volumes, the English editions, and how to get your hands on them.

Tenjo Tenge Manga Volumes: The Complete 22-Book Run

Tenjo Tenge was originally serialized in Ultra Jump, a Japanese manga magazine published by Shueisha, one of Japan’s largest publishers. (If you’re new to manga, most series start as serialized chapters in magazines before being collected into the paperback volumes you see on store shelves.) Shueisha released the collected volumes under its Young Jump Comics imprint — a label focused on manga aimed at older teen and adult readers. The first Japanese volume hit shelves on May 24, 1998, and the final volume — volume 22 — released on November 19, 2010.

Across those 22 volumes, the manga collects 135 numbered “fights” (the series uses “Fight” instead of the more common “Chapter” label for each installment) plus one final installment simply titled LAST FIGHT. That’s the entire story from beginning to end.

For English readers, VIZ Media — one of the biggest manga publishers in North America — released the complete series as the Tenjo Tenge Full Contact Edition, an 11-book set in a 2-in-1 format. “2-in-1” means each English book contains two Japanese volumes’ worth of content, so those 11 books cover all 22 Japanese volumes. Nothing is left out. VIZ rates the series Mature, so keep that in mind if you’re buying for younger readers or browsing in mixed company.

As a completed martial-arts and supernatural action manga, Tenjo Tenge is built for reading straight through. You can go from the first punch to the final fight without any gaps or unfinished storylines.

Every Volume at a Glance

The table below highlights six milestone volumes from the Japanese edition to give you a sense of the series’ scope and pacing. Each description notes roughly where that volume falls in the overall story:

JP Volume	Release Year	What Happens
Vol. 1	1998	Series opener — brash new students Souichiro and Bob enter Todo Academy (the martial-arts-focused high school at the center of the story) and quickly learn this school plays by different rules
Vol. 6	2001	The power struggles within the academy intensify and the supernatural elements — which are hinted at early on but grow more prominent over time — come into sharper focus
Vol. 11	2004	Midpoint of the series — major revelations about the characters’ pasts and the deeper forces at work within Todo Academy
Vol. 16	2007	Alliances shift and the stakes rise considerably as the story moves toward its climax
Vol. 20	2009	The final confrontations begin to take shape as remaining conflicts converge
Vol. 22	2010	Final volume — contains Fights 130–135 and the LAST FIGHT installment, wrapping up the entire story

All 22 Japanese volumes are collected in the 11 English Full Contact Edition books. So if you’re reading in English, Full Contact Edition Vol. 1 covers Japanese Vols. 1–2, Full Contact Edition Vol. 2 covers Japanese Vols. 3–4, and so on through the entire run.

That final volume is particularly worth owning as a physical book — it’s the definitive ending, with those last six fights and the LAST FIGHT epilogue installment closing everything out.

Full Contact Edition vs. Japanese Singles — Which Edition to Buy

If you’re reading in English, the choice is straightforward: the Tenjo Tenge Full Contact Edition from VIZ Media is the official English release. There are 11 physical books, each a 2-in-1 compilation that pairs two Japanese volumes together. The entire 22-volume Japanese run is covered.

These Full Contact Edition volumes are available in both print and digital formats, so you can choose whichever suits your reading style.

The Full Contact Edition is what’s currently listed by VIZ for English readers. If you happen to come across older single-volume English editions of Tenjo Tenge at a used bookstore or online marketplace, those may be from an earlier release — the Full Contact Edition is the format VIZ currently offers and the simplest way to ensure you’re getting the complete story in a consistent format.

Who Should Consider the Japanese Singles?

If you read Japanese and enjoy collecting original editions, the 22-volume set published by Shueisha gives you the series in its original format with the original cover art across more individual books. For collectors, there’s something appealing about having all 22 volumes lined up on a shelf with each cover on display.

Who Should Go with the Full Contact Edition?

For most English-speaking readers, the Full Contact Edition is the way to go. Eleven books is a very manageable shelf footprint compared to longer-running series, and you’re getting the complete story without any content cuts. The 2-in-1 format also means each book has a good amount of reading per volume — you’re not blowing through thin single volumes in twenty minutes.

What a Complete Set Costs

With only 11 physical books to collect, Tenjo Tenge is one of the more affordable completed series to own compared to manga that run 30, 50, or even 70+ volumes. That’s a real advantage if you’re building your collection and watching your budget.

Print Considerations

Since the series finished its English publication over a decade ago, print availability can vary. Some volumes may be readily available at major retailers, while others might require a bit of searching. Prices for physical copies can fluctuate — particularly for volumes that are harder to find in stock. It’s worth checking current prices at a few different retailers before committing, since what’s in stock (and at what price) shifts regularly.

As a rough budgeting guide, manga volumes in the 2-in-1 or omnibus format generally carry a list price in the range typical for VIZ’s oversized editions — check the current cover price on VIZ’s website or a retailer listing for the most accurate figure, then multiply by 11 to estimate the full set. Used copies can bring the per-volume cost down, and some retailers run periodic manga sales that can help.

Digital as an Alternative

The digital editions through VIZ provide a reliable way to access the complete series without worrying about print availability. You can purchase volumes individually or grab several at once. Digital also means you don’t need shelf space, which is nice if your manga shelves are already straining under the weight of other series.

Whether you go print, digital, or a mix of both, the 11-volume count keeps the total investment reasonable. This isn’t a series where you need to dedicate an entire bookshelf and a significant chunk of savings to finish collecting.

Where to Buy Tenjo Tenge in English

VIZ Media is the official English publisher, so any legitimate English copy — print or digital — comes through their release.

Digital Options

VIZ’s own digital storefront carries the Full Contact Edition, and digital manga retailers generally keep the full catalog available. Digital is the easiest way to guarantee you can get every volume right now without any stock concerns.

Print Options

For physical copies, the usual major retailers stock VIZ titles, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other booksellers that carry manga. Local comic shops and used bookstores can also be good sources, especially for older series like this one.

Given that Tenjo Tenge’s English publication wrapped up some time ago, a few volumes may occasionally go out of stock at specific retailers. If you’re set on owning the full print set, patience and checking multiple sources will serve you well. Don’t overpay for a volume that might come back in stock elsewhere — and keep an eye on both new and used options.

If you want to start with just the first book to see whether the series clicks for you, look for Tenjo Tenge Full Contact Edition Vol. 1 at any of the retailers mentioned above. That single book covers the first two Japanese volumes and gives you a solid feel for Oh! great’s detailed art style, the fighting system, and the tone of the story before you commit to the rest.

A Note on the Mature Rating

Because VIZ rates Tenjo Tenge as Mature, it contains content intended for adult readers, including violence and sexual content. Ultra Jump, the magazine where the series originally ran, targets an older male audience (a demographic category called “seinen” in Japanese publishing). This is standard for the series and reflected in Oh! great’s art style and storytelling approach. Just something to be aware of before purchasing, especially if you’re new to the series.

The Anime and the Manga — A Quick Note

If you discovered Tenjo Tenge through its anime adaptation, you may be wondering how the manga compares. The anime aired in 2004, and an OVA (a short direct-to-video release) followed in 2005. The anime covers only a portion of the manga’s story, so the 22-volume manga goes well beyond where the animated version ends. If you enjoyed the anime and want the full story — including its conclusion — the manga volumes are the way to get there.

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Tenjo Tenge is a solid pick for anyone who wants a finished martial-arts manga with supernatural twists and doesn’t want to commit to a massive volume count. Eleven English books, one complete story, no waiting. Pick up Full Contact Edition Vol. 1 from any major retailer and see if Todo Academy hooks you — odds are good it will.