Ten: The Nice Guy on the Path of Heaven (Tenhōdōri no Kaidanji) 天 天和通りの快男児
Ten: The Nice Guy on the Path of Heaven (Tenhōdōri no Kaidanji) Rating: 5/5 Overview Ten: The Nice Guy on the Path of Heaven (Japanese: 天 天和通りの快男児, Ten Tenhōdōri no Kaidanji ) is a Japanese mahjong manga written and illustrated by Nobuyuki Fukumoto , serialized from 1989 to 2002 in Kindai Mahjong . Spanning 18 volumes, it stands as one of Fukumoto’s most profound works, combining intense psychological warfare with deeply human storytelling. The series connects directly to Fukumoto’s later masterpieces such as Akagi and Kaiji , forming the foundation of what many fans call the “Fukumoto Universe.” → Wikipedia (English) Synopsis The story follows Takashi Ten , a free-spirited mahjong player living in Tokyo. Unlike the cold, calculating gamblers often seen in the genre, Ten values integrity, loyalty, and human connection above money or fame. One day, he meets Hiroyuki Igawa , a young and earnest player who looks up to Ten as both mentor and friend. As their bond deepens, the...