Man, 'Stay Hungry' holds such a nostalgic place in my heart—it's one of those manga that really nails the underdog spirit with its mix of street fighting and personal growth. I remember scouring forums and publisher announcements years ago, hoping for a sequel, but sadly, nothing official ever materialized. The original run by Ikki Kajiwara and Jiro Tsunoda wrapped up in 1975, and while there's been no direct continuation, the vibe of 'Stay Hungry' lives on in other works like 'Baki' or 'Hajime no Ippo,' which scratch that same gritty, hyper-masculine itch.
That said, the absence of a sequel isn't necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes stories are better left complete, and 'Stay Hungry's' arc about Joe Shogun’s rise feels satisfyingly self-contained. There’s a charm in older manga that doesn’t overstay its welcome—unlike modern franchises that milk a concept dry. If you’re craving more, diving into Kajiwara’s other works like 'Ashita no Joe' might be the next best thing. The raw energy of that era’s storytelling is something I still find unmatched today.
Oh, this takes me back! I stumbled on 'Stay Hungry' during a deep dive into classic sports manga, and while it’s a standalone gem, I’d kill for a sequel. Rumor has it there were talks of a reboot or spin-off in the early 2000s, but nothing concrete surfaced. Instead, the legacy kinda morphed into inspirations for later series—think 'Kengan Ashura’s' brutal combat or even 'Tekken’s' character designs. It’s a shame, but hey, at least we got the original’s explosive finale.
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Building an empire comes first.
Or it did until I met her.
My family’s billion-dollar hotel chain has been my life for as long as I can remember.
Travel. Women. Wealth.
That’s all I know, until fate grabs me by the throat and decides to not let up.
She’s a beach body, a beautiful, curvy California girl who hasn't found the right person to give into yet.
I would have felt the same, but something about her has me pacing the floor at night.
And my father sent me out to her hotel specifically. The sly dog knowing that she’s exactly the woman I need in my future.
But it’s not that easy. It never is.
Not until our love produces a little one. Then everything changes.
Especially me.
Now I want more than just one night.
I want forever.
His Hunger, My Curse – Book Description
Lena Carter was just an ordinary woman, struggling to pay rent and survive in a city that never sleeps. But the night she met Adrian Blackwell, everything changed.
Mysterious, dangerously handsome, and dripping in unimaginable wealth, Adrian is no ordinary billionaire—he is a vampire, a predator lurking in the shadows of power. And for some reason, he has chosen her.
When Lena accepts his offer to protect her, she unwittingly binds herself to a world of dark desires, ancient curses, and deadly secrets. Adrian is obsessed with her, drawn to her in ways even he can’t explain. But as she falls deeper under his spell, she begins to uncover a truth far more terrifying—she’s not just Adrian’s weakness.
She may be his undoing.
Now, trapped between a love that could consume her and a curse that could destroy them both, Lena must decide: run while she still can, or surrender to the hunger that binds them.
But in Adrian’s world, escape is never an option.
"Exploring Ari: Ariana Stephanopoulos has led a fairly quiet life—especially for a vampire—until she meets charming werewolf Jackson Marceski. The instant attraction between them is hotter than anything she’s ever experienced, so when Jack offers to fulfill her sexual fantasies, she can’t tell him no. Dani’s Demons: Bored with her life in Chicago, vampire Dani DuBois heads to Las Vegas for a little fun. Then she meets demons Kaz Elgin and Ty Cole. They decide to take care of Dani—together. Just For Jess: Vampire Jessamy Maitland is a classic workaholic, until her friends team up to buy her a weekend with the incredibly sexy vampire Dermott McMahon on his luxurious private island. Sporting Wood: What happens when a werewolf and a dryad meet in the forest at night? For Cooper and Kyla, the result is smoldering hot passion beyond anything they’ve ever known. Immortal Cravings is created by Cindy Spencer Pape, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author."
Layla was one of the so-called ‘meat’ to be served at the ‘demon’s table’. When midnight came and the howling of the king resounded in the woods, she knew she would die. With strong determination to fulfill at least one of her lifelong dreams, she ran her mouth and desperately asked her predator a favor in exchange for her complete submission to death. In the eyes of the powerful beast, she was nothing but a talking flesh and so her wish was granted. Little did she know, her life was about to change.Under the moonlight glow, two creatures are fated to meet. It's the fateful encounter that would turn the world filled with traitors of own kind upside down. With hatred and vengeance as the core of the bloody havoc, only those with power can survive.Will the burning love and developed compassion be enough to remedy the pain and anger buried deep in one’s heart? Or would it turn into sharp fangs to destroy those who were against the sheer glow of the light?Perhaps it was Layla’s fate to meet the beast who’d change her life or was it the beast whose life going to be ruined with her fatal schemes.Midnight Feast is now serving…Theoria~
My girlfriend Chloe Bennett's childhood buddy, Daniel Miller, binds himself to a transfer system. Everything he eats gets sent straight into my stomach.
He creates a live stream channel and eats nonstop for 12 hours a day to rake in money. Meanwhile, I end up in the ER with acute pancreatitis.
I try to explain everything to Chloe, but she just looks at me like I've lost my mind.
"How could something that ridiculous exist? If food could magically transfer, nobody would starve in the world. You're just jealous he's making money from streaming."
Afterward, Daniel's every live stream triggers another pancreatitis episode, sending me back to the ER until I'm barely holding on.
I get tested, but the doctors can't figure out what's wrong. They even want to admit me to psych.
Later, in a desperate bid to outdo another streamer, Daniel downs ten pounds of mashed potatoes at once. The overload destroys my spleen and stomach, causing massive internal bleeding that kills me.
When I open my eyes again, I'm back on the day of Daniel's very first live stream. This time, I rush out and order 20 takeout dishes before him.
"This time, I'm eating first."
After being chosen by a horror game, I took over a food stall in a small town.
A ghoul tried to eat me, his huge, bloody mouth a gaping maw, but I quickly shoved a focaccia sandwich into it.
He chewed and then said, “Oh, forget it. With food to eat, I’ll kill her tomorrow.”
The next day, I made delicious pierogies, then skewers and stews.
All the ghouls who stopped by gave up on trying to kill me, focusing on eating instead.
The audience watching me was shocked that I could survive all the way to the end with just my cooking.
'Hungry Coyote' definitely caught my attention. It's this gritty, surreal Western with a protagonist who feels like a mix of Clint Eastwood and a folktale trickster. From what I've gathered, there aren't any direct sequels, but the creator released a spin-off called 'Coyote Moon'—same universe, different characters. It leans harder into magical realism, which I adore. The art style shifts too, swapping ink-heavy shadows for watercolor washes during dream sequences. Some fans argue it's a thematic sequel since it explores consequences from the original's ending.
If you're craving more, the writer's Patreon has unofficial 'lost chapters' set between issues #4 and #5. They're rough drafts, but one introduces a gunslinging nun that later appeared in their other series 'Saints of the Wasteland'. Honestly, the ambiguity works for me—I like imagining my own endings for that mangy coyote's fate.
Hungry Ghost' is one of those hauntingly beautiful works that lingers in your mind long after you've finished it. I remember being completely absorbed by its atmospheric storytelling and the raw emotions it evoked. As far as I know, there hasn't been an official sequel announced, but the themes it explores—identity, trauma, and survival—feel so rich that they could easily sustain further exploration. I've stumbled across some fan discussions speculating about potential continuations, especially given the open-ended nature of its conclusion. It's the kind of story that leaves you craving more, not because it feels unfinished, but because the world feels so alive and layered.
That said, the creator's style is so distinctive that any follow-up would have to match the original's intensity. I'd love to see a companion piece, maybe even a prequel diving deeper into the backstory of certain characters. Until then, I've been filling the void by revisiting similar works like 'Uzumaki' or 'Orochi,' which carry that same eerie, psychological weight. There's something about horror that digs into your subconscious, and 'Hungry Ghost' nailed that perfectly.