The Law of Ueki
Viz · 2006–2009 · 16 issues
About the series
In this shonen manga series published by Viz from 2006 to 2009, a young boy named Ueki is granted a bizarre supernatural power as part of a celestial tournament. The premise explores a high-stakes contest where chosen children wield strange abilities, with Ueki's unique talent for turning trash into trees setting the stage for inventive battles. Best known for its blend of quirky humor and tournament-style action, The Law of Ueki stands as a memorable entry in early 2000s translated manga, offering a playful twist on the classic "power of the chosen one" narrative.