# Wounded Man

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Manga by Kazuo Koike and Ryoichi Ikegami

For the 1983 French film, see [The Wounded Man (film)](/source/The_Wounded_Man_(film)). For the Courbet painting, see [The Wounded Man (painting)](/source/The_Wounded_Man_(painting)).

Wounded Man First tankōbon volume cover 傷追い人 (Kizuoibito) Manga Written by Kazuo Koike Illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami Published by Shogakukan English publisher NA: ComicsOne Magazine Big Comic Spirits Original run 1982 – 1986 Volumes 11 Original video animation Directed by Toshio Takeuchi Satoshi Dezaki Written by Kazumi Koide Music by Norimasa Yamanaka Studio Madhouse Magic Bus Released July 5, 1986 – August 25, 1988 Episodes 5 Anime and manga portal

***Wounded Man*** ([Japanese](/source/Japanese_language): 傷追い人, [Hepburn](/source/Hepburn_romanization): *Kizuoibito*) is a Japanese [manga](/source/Manga) series written by [Kazuo Koike](/source/Kazuo_Koike) and illustrated by [Ryoichi Ikegami](/source/Ryoichi_Ikegami). It was serialized in [Shogakukan](/source/Shogakukan)'s [*seinen* manga](/source/Seinen_manga) magazine *[Big Comic Spirits](/source/Big_Comic_Spirits)* from 1982 to 1986. A five-episode [original video animation](/source/Original_video_animation) (OVA) adaptation produced by [Madhouse](/source/Madhouse_(company)) and [Magic Bus](/source/Magic_Bus_(studio)) and directed by Toshio Takeuchi was released from July 1986 to August 1988.

## Plot

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## Media

### Manga

Written by [Kazuo Koike](/source/Kazuo_Koike) and illustrated by [Ryoichi Ikegami](/source/Ryoichi_Ikegami), *Wounded Man* was serialized in [Shogakukan](/source/Shogakukan)'s [*seinen* manga](/source/Seinen_manga) magazine *[Big Comic Spirits](/source/Big_Comic_Spirits)* from 1982 to 1986.[1] Shogakukan collected its chapters in eleven *[tankōbon](/source/Tank%C5%8Dbon)* volumes.[2]

[ComicsOne](/source/ComicsOne) published the manga in English in 9 volumes.[3]

### OVA

A 5-episode [original video animation](/source/Original_video_animation) (OVA) adaptation, produced by [Madhouse](/source/Madhouse_(company)) and [Magic Bus](/source/Magic_Bus_(studio)),[4][5] was released from July 5, 1986, to August 25, 1988.[6] It was directed by [Yoshio Takeuchi](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Yoshio_Takeuchi&action=edit&redlink=1) [[ja](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%AB%B9%E5%86%85%E5%95%93%E9%9B%84)] (first episode) and [Satoshi Dezaki](/source/Satoshi_Dezaki) (episodes 2–5), written by Kazumi Koide and the music was composed by Norimasa Yamanaka.[7][8][9][10][11]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Koike Kazuo Works"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160118002544/https://lineblog.me/koikekazuo/archives/2990445.html). *Kazuo Koike Official Blog* (in Japanese). [Line Corporation](/source/Line_Corporation). Archived from [the original](https://lineblog.me/koikekazuo/archives/2990445.html) on January 18, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [傷追い人](https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C297913). *Media Arts Database* (in Japanese). [Agency for Cultural Affairs](/source/Agency_for_Cultural_Affairs). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220913160925/https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C297913) from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Wounded Man"](https://web.archive.org/web/20021013125322/http://www.comicsone.com/payComics/volume.cfm?seriesID=153). [ComicsOne](/source/ComicsOne). Archived from [the original](http://www.comicsone.com/payComics/volume.cfm?seriesID=153) on October 13, 2002. Retrieved September 13, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Madhouse.co.jp" 1983～1986年公開作品](https://www.madhouse.co.jp/works/list1986-1983.html) (in Japanese). [Madhouse](/source/Madhouse_(company)). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220819084157/https://www.madhouse.co.jp/works/list1986-1983.html) from the original on August 19, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** [アニメーション制作](https://web.archive.org/web/20071222135546/http://magicbus-animation.com/project/index.html) (in Japanese). [Magic Bus](/source/Magic_Bus_(studio)). Archived from [the original](http://magicbus-animation.com/project/index.html) on December 22, 2007. Retrieved September 13, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** [傷追い人](https://web.archive.org/web/20190514044504/https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/an/anime_series/2148). *Media Arts Database* (in Japanese). [Agency for Cultural Affairs](/source/Agency_for_Cultural_Affairs). Archived from [the original](https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/an/anime_series/2148) on May 14, 2019. Retrieved September 13, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** [傷追い人 (1)](https://thetv.jp/program/0000020037/1/). *[The Television](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Television_(magazine)&action=edit&redlink=1) [[ja](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B6%E3%83%86%E3%83%AC%E3%83%93%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3)]* (in Japanese). [Kadokawa Corporation](/source/Kadokawa_Corporation). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220913214114/https://thetv.jp/program/0000020037/1/) from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** [傷追い人 (2)](https://thetv.jp/program/0000020226/1/). *[The Television](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Television_(magazine)&action=edit&redlink=1) [[ja](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B6%E3%83%86%E3%83%AC%E3%83%93%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3)]* (in Japanese). [Kadokawa Corporation](/source/Kadokawa_Corporation). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220913214115/https://thetv.jp/program/0000020226/1/) from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** [傷追い人 (3)](https://thetv.jp/program/0000020227/1/). *[The Television](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Television_(magazine)&action=edit&redlink=1) [[ja](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B6%E3%83%86%E3%83%AC%E3%83%93%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3)]* (in Japanese). [Kadokawa Corporation](/source/Kadokawa_Corporation). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220913214114/https://thetv.jp/program/0000020227/1/) from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** [傷追い人 (4)](https://thetv.jp/program/0000020420/1/). *[The Television](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Television_(magazine)&action=edit&redlink=1) [[ja](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B6%E3%83%86%E3%83%AC%E3%83%93%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3)]* (in Japanese). [Kadokawa Corporation](/source/Kadokawa_Corporation). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220913214112/https://thetv.jp/program/0000020420/1/) from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** [傷追い人 (5)](https://thetv.jp/program/0000020421/1/). *[The Television](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Television_(magazine)&action=edit&redlink=1) [[ja](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B6%E3%83%86%E3%83%AC%E3%83%93%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3)]* (in Japanese). [Kadokawa Corporation](/source/Kadokawa_Corporation). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220913214113/https://thetv.jp/program/0000020421/1/) from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.

## Further reading

- Dacey, Katherine (March 8, 2011). ["The Manga Hall of Shame: Wounded Man"](http://mangabookshelf.com/2011/03/08/the-manga-hall-of-shame-wounded-man/). *Manga Bookshelf*.

## External links

- [*Wounded Man*](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=3485) (manga) at [Anime News Network](/source/Anime_News_Network)'s encyclopedia

v t e Works by Ryoichi Ikegami 1970s Spider-Man: The Manga (with Kōsei Ono and Kazumasa Hirai) (1970–1971) 1980s Wounded Man (with Kazuo Koike) (1982–1986) Mai, the Psychic Girl (with Kazuya Kudō) (1985–1986) Crying Freeman (with Kazuo Koike) (1986–1988) 1990s Sanctuary (with Sho Fumimura) (1990–1995) Samurai Crusader (with Oji Hiroi) (1991–1992) Strain (with Buronson) (1996–1998) Heat (with Buronson) (1998–2004) 2000s Lord (with Buronson) (2004–2011) 2010s Soul: Lord 2 (with Buronson) (2011–2013) Adam and Eve (with Hideo Yamamoto) (2015–2016) Begin (with Sho Fumimura) (2016–2020) 2020s Trillion Game (with Riichiro Inagaki) (2020–2025) Category

v t e Weekly Big Comic Spirits series Current Mogura no Uta (2008) Kenkō de Bunkateki na Saitei Gendo no Seikatsu (2014) Bōkyaku no Sachiko (2014) Dance Dance Danseur (2015) Fuuto PI (2017) Asadora! (2018) Shinkurō, Hashiru! (2020) Sins of Kujo (2020) Hirayasumi (2021) Aoashi Brotherfoot (2021) Re Cervin (2022) Haibaiyōshi Mizuiro (2022) My Home Afro Tanaka (2022) Robō no Fujii (2023) Alice, Doko Made mo (2024) 1980s Maison Ikkoku (1980–1987) Wounded Man (1982–1986) My Name Is Shingo (1982–1986) Iron Virgin Jun (1983) Oishinbo [on hiatus] (1983–2014) F (1986–1992) Crying Freeman (1986–1988) Yawara! (1986–1993) Tokyo Love Story (1988–1990) Dance till Tomorrow (1989–1990) Utsurun Desu (1989–1994) Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga (1989–1991) 1990s Fourteen (1990–1995) Wangan Midnight (1990) Hanaotoko (1991–1992) Gallery Fake (1992–2005, 2012, 2016) Asunaro Hakusho (1992–1993) Tokyo Daigaku Monogatari (1992–2001) Tekkonkinkreet (1993–1994) Happy! (1993–1999) Henshū Ō (1993–1997) Itoshi no Irene (1995–1996) Ping Pong (1996–1997) Tanabata no Kuni (1996–1999) Yoiko (1996–2001) Uzumaki (1998–1999) Believers (1999) 20th Century Boys (1999–2006) Chocolat (1999–2003) Saikano (1999–2001) 2000s Gyo (2001–2002) Kōkō Afro Tanaka (2001–2004) Pet (2002–2003) Homunculus (2003–2011) Danchi Tomoo (2003–2019) Last Inning (2004–2014) Ushijima the Loan Shark (2004–2019) Chūtai Afro Tanaka (2004–2007) Bambino! (2004–2009) Hakuba no Ōji-sama (2005–2008) Boys on the Run (2005–2008) Takemitsu Zamurai (2006–2010) Jagan wa Gachirin ni Tobu (2006–2007) 21st Century Boys (2006–2007) Shin Black Jack ni Yoroshiku (2007–2010) Jōkyō Afro Tanaka (2007–2010) Hana to Oku-tan (2007–2019) Channel wa Sonomama! (2008–2013) Misaki, Number 1!! (2008) Birdy the Mighty (2008) Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit (2008–2012) Shin Kurosagi (2008–2012) Tomehane! Suzuri Kōkō Shodōbu (2008–2015) Birdy the Mighty: Evolution (2008–2012) Goodnight Punpun (2008–2013) Shut Hell (2008–2010) D no Maō (2009) Bambino! Secondo (2009–2012) I Am a Hero (2009–2017) Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin (2009–2010) Seven Shakespeares (2009–2011) 2010s Sasurai Afro Tanaka (2010–2013) Hideout (2010) Ushiharu (2010–2011) Shichigatsu no Hone (2010–2011) Asahinagu (2011–2020) Hanamote Katare (2012–2014) Shin Kurosagi Kanketsu-hen (2012–2013) Chiisakobee (2012–2015) Ōsama-tachi no Viking (2013–2019) Hakubo no Chronicle (2013–2017) Yūzora no Cruyffism (2013–2016) Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction (2014–2022) 1518! (2014–2019) Ginkai no Speed Star (2014–2015) Tokusatsu Gagaga (2014–2020) Kedamame (2014–2015) Joker Game (2014–2015) Hikari-Man (2014–2020) Aoashi (2015–2025) Furo Girl! (2015–2016) Million Yen Women (2015–2016) Shiawase Afro Tanaka (2015–2018) Kanata-Kakeru (2016–2018) After the Rain (2016–2018) Neko no Otera no Chion-san (2016–2018) Tenohira ni Ai o! (2016–2017) Slow Motion o Mōichido (2016–2018) Saotome Senshu, Hitakakusu (2016–2019) Jagaaan (2017–2021) Nigatsu no Shōsha (2017–2024) Yukibana no Tora (2018–2020) Peach Milk Crown (2018–2019) Kekkon Afro Tanaka (2018–2021) Saturn Return (2019–2022) Ponkotsu Ponko (2019–2021) Battleground Workers (2019–2021) Insomniacs After School (2019–2023) Run on Your New Legs (2019–2020) Bushi-Stant Aisaka-kun! (2019–2021) 2020s Ōjōgiwa no Imi o Shire! (2020–2023) 365 Days to the Wedding (2020–2023) Orb: On the Movements of the Earth (2020–2022) Platanus no Mi (2020–2023) Watashi no Musuko ga Isekai Tensei Shitappoi Full Ver. (2021–2022) Kurosagi Sakidō: 18-sai Shinseijin Sagi Hanzan-hen (2022) Konoyo wa Tatakau Kachi ga Aru (2023–2025) Zōkan Remina (2004–2005) Black Paradox (2007–2008) Big Comic Big Comic Original Weekly Big Comic Spirits Big Comic Superior Monthly Big Comic Spirits Yawaraka Spirits

v t e Works directed by Satoshi Dezaki Animated films Undersea Super Train: Marine Express (1979) Captain (1980) Captain (1981) Star of the Giants (1982) They Were Eleven (1986) Grey: Digital Target (1986) Urusei Yatsura: The Final Chapter (1986) Boyfriend (1992) Inochi no Chikyuu: Dioxin no Natsu (2001) Animated series Captain (1983) Wonder Beat Scramble (1986) Play Ball (2005–2006) OVAs Wounded Man (1987–1988) Mahjong Hishō-den: Naki no Ryū (1988–1990) Riki-Oh (1989–1990) Carol (1990) Mad Bull 34 (1990–1992)

v t e Madhouse OVAs 1980s Wounded Man (1986–1988) Phoenix: Yamato / Space (1987) Bride of Deimos (1988) Demon City Shinjuku (1988) Goku Midnight Eye (1989) Urusei Yatsura (1989–1991, #8–11) 1990s Cyber City Oedo 808 (1990–1991) Record of Lodoss War (1990–1991) Nineteen 19 (1990) Devil Hunter Yohko (1990–1995) Doomed Megalopolis (1991–1992) Yawara! Soreyuke Koshinuke Kizzu (1992) Tokyo Babylon (1992–1994) Zetsuai 1989 (1992, 1994) Battle Angel (1993) Mermaid's Scar (1993) The Cockpit (1993, Slipstream segment) Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals (1994) Phantom Quest Corp. (1994–1995) Clamp in Wonderland (1994, 2007) Peacock King (1994) DNA² (1995) Bio Hunter (1995) Birdy the Mighty (1996–1997) Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge (1997–1998) Twilight of the Dark Master (1997) DNA Sights 999.9 (1998) 2000s Space Pirate Captain Herlock: The Endless Odyssey (2002–2003) Trava: Fist Planet (2003) The Animatrix (2003, animated sequence) Hajime no Ippo: Mashiba vs. Kimura (2003) Lament of the Lamb (2003–2004) Aquarian Age: The Movie (2003) Di Gi Charat Theater - Leave it to Piyoko! (2003) Tsuki no Waltz (2004) Otogi-Jūshi Akazukin (2005) Last Order: Final Fantasy VII (2005) Strawberry 100% (2005) Saint Beast (2005–2006) Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase (2007) Batman: Gotham Knight (2008, animated sequence) Hellsing Ultimate V-VII (2008–2009) 2010s Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail (2010–2011) Supernatural: The Anime Series (2011) Drifters of the Dead (2011) Arata-naru Sekai (2012) Iron Man: Rise of Technovore (2013) Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher (2014) 2020s ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. - Regards (2020) Category

v t e Magic Bus Television series Wonder Beat Scramble (1986) Kiko-chan's Smile (1996–1997) Burn-Up Excess (1997–1998) Sexy Commando Gaiden (1998) Weiß Kreuz (1998) Go! Go! Itsutsugo Land (2001–2002) Demon Lord Dante (2002) Cinderella Boy (2003) Damekko Dōbutsu (2005) Patalliro Saiyuki! (2005) Play Ball (2005) Play Ball 2nd (2006) Cobra the Animation (2010) Even a Dad Still Wants It... (2019) Yo-kai Watch! (2019) Shoot! Goal to the Future (2022) The Aristocrat's Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far (2023) The Food Diary of Miss Maid (2026) The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power (2026) OVA/ONAs Wounded Man (1986–1988) Urusei Yatsura (#3–7, 1987–1989) Mahjong Hishō-den: Naki no Ryū (1988–1990) Cipher (1989) Riki-Oh (1989–1990) Carol (1990) Burning Blood (1990–1991) Mad Bull 34 (1990–1992) Sword for Truth (1990) Yūkan Club (1991) Boyfriend (1992) Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1996–1997, #89, 92, 95, 98, 101, 104, 107, 110) Dragoon (1997) Legend of the Galactic Heroes: A Hundred Billion Stars, A Hundred Billion Lights (1998, #1–4, 13–14, 20, 24) Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Spiral Labyrinth (1999–2000, #1–14, 16–17, 19–23, 27–28) Cobra the Animation (2008–2009) Films They Were Eleven (1986) Urusei Yatsura: The Final Chapter (1988) Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Golden Wings (1992) Big Wars (1993) Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War (1993) Inochi no Chikyū: Dioxin no Natsu (2001) Glass no Usagi (2005) Category

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