The Law of Ueki

The Law of Ueki (Japanese: うえきの法則, Ueki no Hōsoku) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tsubasa Fukuchi. It was serialized in the manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Sunday from 2002 to 2005, with 16 tankōbon volumes published. The story revolves around a supernatural battle to decide the next ruler of the Heavenly World, where 100 Heavenly Candidates each choose a middle school student as their fighter and grant them unique powers. The protagonist, Kosuke Ueki, is chosen by his homeroom teacher, Mr. Kobayashi, a Heavenly Candidate, and gains the ability to turn trash into trees. Ueki is determined to win the competition to prevent the misuse of power. An anime adaptation aired on TV Tokyo in 2005 with 51 episodes. There is also a sequel manga, The Law of Ueki Plus, which follows Ueki and others after they lose their memories two years later. The series has also been adapted into two video games for PS2 and GBA platforms. Overall, The Law of Ueki is an anime and manga that blends supernatural battles, shonen growth and humorous elements.