Title

Sun-Ken Rock

Also known as: サンケンロック, Sun Ken Rock, Trigun: The Lost Plant

by Boichi

Score from AniList: 75/100finished25 volumes181 chapters

Action Comedy DramaEcchiMore like Sun-Ken Rock

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Ken Kitano has lost everything. He's lost his family, his dreams, and even his first crush, Yumin, who suddenly left for Korea to pursue her dream of becoming a police officer. He spends his days getting into one meaningless fight after another, but one day, after learning Yumin actually managed to make her dream come true, he decides to follow in her footsteps and head to Seoul. Only, instead of becoming a cop, he ends up catching the attention of a street gang and becoming their boss! Suddenly, his strength, values, and beliefs are put to the test as he navigates a new life that he's determined to keep a secret from Yumin, a cop to her very core. (Source: Kodama Tales) Notes: - Includes nine extra chapters. - Includes the one-shot "Trigun: The Lost Plant"

Chapters available: 181
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A gritty, comedic street-gang story with a sharp lead and a Seoul setting, though its ecchi moments and rough edges will not suit every reader.

Pros

A driven, flawed lead with a clear arc
Brawling action staged with real weight
Strong sense of place in its Seoul setting

Cons

Ecchi moments and crude jokes feel dated
The episodic gang plots can lose focus

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Sun-Ken Rock follows a young man who has lost his family, his dreams and his first crush, and decides to chase a new life in Seoul. The plan goes sideways almost immediately, and he ends up leading a street gang instead of joining the police. That reversal gives the story its energy. The lead is a flawed but compelling protagonist, and the brawling action is staged with weight and clear momentum. The Seoul setting is vivid, and the gang politics add texture. The honest cons: some ecchi moments and crude jokes feel dated, and the episodic gang plots can lose focus when new rivals arrive. The tone can be rough, and some readers will find the humour a bit much. Still, it is a lively, grounded action series with a sharp sense of place. If you enjoy street-level stories with a rebellious spirit, this is worth reading.