After nearly two years of sprinting across the pages, Daiju Yanauchi’s sports drama One For All is preparing for its final whistle. The announcement came in the manga’s 60th chapter, confirming that readers have just two more installments before the series takes its last bow.
Story Synopsis:
One For All follows Arashi, a spirited first-year high school student who earns his spot at school through a rugby scholarship. Nicknamed “the man who brings the storm,” Arashi quickly discovers that his new teammates are anything but ordinary. Together, this ragtag high school rugby squad sets its sights on the ultimate goal: playing in the legendary Hanazono Rugby Stadium, home to Japan’s National High School Rugby Tournament.
Since its debut in Weekly Young Magazine in December 2023, the series has captured fans with its mix of humor, sports grit, and heartfelt camaraderie. The manga shifted to Kodansha’s YanMaga Web on February 15, 2025, continuing to deliver high-stakes matches and personal growth moments. The seventh compiled volume hit shelves on July 4, keeping momentum alive as the finale approaches.
Character Summaries:
- Arashi: The passionate rookie whose boundless energy and storm-bringing nickname make him the emotional heartbeat of the team. His journey blends personal ambition with a deepening love for the game.
- The Rugby Squad: A colorful collection of high school players, each bringing quirks, hidden strengths, and unique motivations to the pitch. Their combined drive fuels the dream of reaching Hanazono.
Bonus Section – Did You Know?
- One For All is Yanauchi’s first prominent sports manga, but his earlier work, Gang King, ran for nearly two decades across multiple magazines.
- Hanazono Rugby Stadium, the team’s goal, is a real venue in Higashi-Osaka, famous for hosting Japan’s top high school rugby competition.
- Kodansha USA is publishing Gang King in English, with volume 30 released on June 10, 2025.
The countdown is on—two more chapters until Arashi’s story reaches its final try. Whether the team makes it to Hanazono or not, One For All has already scored a place in the hearts of sports manga fans.
