Former New Japan & Current WWE Star Shinsuke Nakamura has an autobiography out now brought overseas by Viz Media. In this new book the current reigning WWE United States Champion’s life is expressed in great detail beginning with his younger days in junior high up to his final years in New Japan Pro Wrestling before beginning his run in North America as a WWE Superstar. & international sensation.

King of Strong Style is a 2018 autobiography based on the life of professional wrestler Shinsuke Nakamura, it is licensed by Viz Media and is currently available in English in print & digital formats.

Editor’s Note: A review copy of King of Strong Style was provided by Viz Media in support of this review.

Meet one of the most decorated stars to come from the Japanese pro wrestling circuit.

If you watch modern professional wrestling outside of the WWE brand, then chances are you’ve heard of the name Shinsuke Nakamura before. Prior to his eventual debut in the aforementioned promotion, Nakamura was one of the most recognized stars to have not stepped in a WWE ring before. Covering his childhood up to the 2014 Shibata match, King of Strong Style details the life and career of Shinsuke Nakamura from his days as a Mixed Martial Artist to his climb in pro wrestling.

One of pro wrestling’s greatest showmen; Shinsuke Nakamura.

THE GOOD: King of Strong Style is a perfect read for those starting with non-WWE promotions who just so happens to come across New Japan Pro Wrestling. Odds are if you’ve been semi-involved with the promotion within the last few years performer Shinsuke Nakamura caught your eye in some fashion or another. His autobiography puts him in new light with a detailed description of his home life & two different career perspectives in MMA & pro wrestling within 300 or so page run. The WWE Superstar’s life is also brought to life through use of classic and new photos used throughout the book.

Get to know the main who would become a huge international talent.

THE BAD: The only thing really missing is accounts of his early WWE run in NXT.

One of Nakamura’s final matches before his New Japan leave was against current reigning WWE Champion AJ Styles.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: If you’re a fan of New Japan Pro Wrestling, Shinsuke Nakamura, or pro wrestling in general King of Strong Sty;e is a great addition to your pro wrestling autobiography collection. With a detailed look at the past and more recent years of the international star’s life fans will be able to appreciate the titular performer even more than they may or may not already do. Otaku Dome gives King of Strong Style a 90 out of 100.