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Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple

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Yeah, Kenichi’s a total wimp. He’s always getting picked on and doesn’t have a lot of friends to stick up for him. The guy needs motivation if he hopes to graduate in one piece. Well, Miu’s the perfect motivation. She’s hot, she accepts him, and she just so happens to live at a dojo with six martial arts masters. You could say fate has led Kenichi to their door, or you could say he was just following the hottie. Either way, he’s about to get whipped into serious shape. If he can survive some hard-core training, he might survive another day at school. He might even score with Miu. Yeah, you could call Kenichi a wimp. But let’s go with underdog instead.

Cast:
Tomokazu Seki, Tomoko Kawakami, Jurota Kosugi, Unsho Ishizuka
Language:
Japanese
Country:
Japan
Network:
TV Tokyo

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Season 1

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Episode 1

★ 8.0

Ryozanpaku: Where the Powerful Gather!

2006-10-07 · 25m

While running late for class, Kenichi bumps in to the new transfer student Miu. At the karate club, Kenichi is challenged by another student Daimonji for a match. With the loser losing the right to be a member of the club. On the way home, Kenichi is awed when he sees Miu easily defeat a group of thugs. On Miu's advice, he heads to the Ryōzanpaku dojo to train in martial arts.

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Episode 2

★ 7.0

The Beginning of the Fight!

2006-10-14 · 25m

Kenichi begins his training at the Ryōzanpaku dojo under the guidance of Akisame. The training focuses on building strength and stamina. Concerned about Kenichi's fight with Daimonji, Miu secretly teaches him a stepping technique to maneuver around. Even though Kenichi is able to defeat Daimonji at the challenge, he yields his membership of the karate club after being accused of using a throw in a karate match.

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Episode 3

★ 7.0

Strength and Courage! For the Sake of Justice!

2006-10-21 · 25m

After watching Kenichi defeat Daimonji, Tsukuba, the strongest member of the karate club, gets suspicious of Kenichi's abilities. At the school Miu, joins the girl's gymnastics club and soon becomes the center of attention after displaying her abilities at gymnastics. Kenichi desperately tries to avoid Tsukuba, but is soon caught and gets beaten to a pulp. Seeing Kenichi repent his loss to Tsukuba, Akisame decides to start training him in some martial arts techniques.

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Episode 4

★ 5.0

Fight to Survive! It's Whether You Do It or You Don't!

2006-10-28 · 25m

Kenichi is easily defeated by Tsukuba despite his heavy training, so he becomes greatly demotivated. With a desire to become stronger and more courageous, Akisame-sensei agrees to finally teach him martial art fighting techniques. Kenichi is put through more rigorous training from the four masters of martial arts. Sakaki-sensei takes a liking to him, so he teaches him a technique that a Sports Karate Style user is vulnerable to. Eventually Kenichi runs into Tsukuba and fights him again, this time he uses the techniques taught to him and he emerges victorious in the battle. Little does he know what troubles he will face as a result of it in the future.

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Episode 5

★ 3.0

A Date?! You'd Better Score!

2006-11-04 · 25m

With the news of Kenichi's victory over Tsukuba spreading all over, the strongest gang in the prefecture Ragnarok now has their eyes set on Kenichi. All Kenichi can do now is to train and prepare for the worst. For a change of pace, his teachers suggest that he goes on a date with Miu but they seem to have an ulterior motive.

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Episode 6

★ 6.5

A Day at Ryozanpaku! The Rooftop Dream!

2006-11-11 · 25m

Kenichi decides to spend the entire weekend at the Ryouzanpaku dojo and train for his imminent fights. His little sister then goes to check out this dojo, to see what kind of torturous things he's going through.

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Episode 7

Hot Battle at the Gardening Club! A Return Match!

2006-11-18 · 25m

Kenichi is with fellow gardening club member Izumi, enjoying what is left of his peaceful life because following this he has more extensive training to do. During his training with Miu it doesn't take long before he runs into the Ragnorak and it is Taichi Koga the kicker he is up against.

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Episode 8

Amazing Bodies! The Mysterious Masters!

2006-11-25 · 25m

The attacks on Kenichi are now becoming a daily occurrence and one day his opponent ends up pulling out a knife against him. Because it was his first time against a weapon, Kenichi freezes up, forcing Miu to save him. Now Shigure-sensei, the weapon specialist, has now decided to teach Kenichi the basic art weaponry.

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Episode 9

Apapapa! Apachai's Training!

2006-12-02 · 25m

With Kenichi's training with Apacahi always ending the same, Apachai is trying to learn of a way to go easy on him. Will Apachai ever learn how to go easy on Kenichi, during training?

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Episode 10

Go, Kenichi! A Boxer's Weakness!

2006-12-09 · 25m

Takeda Ikki, the puncher from the Ragnorak gang, is still searching for Kenichi but has had no luck so far. So he decides to hold some of Kenichi's so called friends hostage to lure him out. Now it is the time to see if Kenichi's training on Muay Thai, with Apachai, had an effect.

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Episode 11

The Fists of Betrayal! Takeda's Sorrowful Past!

2006-12-16 · 25m

It's the continuation of Kenichi's intense fight with Takeda and Kenichi seems to have the upper hand but his kindness may prove to be his downfall. Kenichi is also wondering what made such a promising boxer like Takeda to become a delinquent.

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Episode 12

A New Enemy! Shinnosuke Tsuji!

2006-12-23 · 25m

Kenichi feels uneasy about how he should express his feelings to Miu. After Kisara hears of Takeda's defeat Tsuji Shinnosuke is sent to kill Kenichi, however he invites him to join his gang instead. When Kenichi refuses and debunks his way of thinking, Shinnosuke challenges him to a fight.

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Episode 13

The Way of the Fight! The Rules of the Real Fight!

2007-01-06 · 25m

All of Kenichi's attacks seem to have no affect on Shinnosuke. Even though Kenichi is stronger, his opponent has more fighting experience so he is still at a disadvantage. Miu is not allowed to come to his aid because it would hurt Kenichi's pride. Kenichi becomes careless and is knocked to the ground and is about to be torn apart, Takeda comes and punches Shinnosuke to one side and escapes carrying Kenichi back to the Ryouzanpaku dojo. To Kenichi's dismay his masters all criticise him for being defeated, because it means it will lead to further defeats. Niijima continues to spread his manipulated version of the news throughout the whole school. After his defeat has been revealed to everyone, he is constantly chased around by school delinquents. All of the masters at the dojo decide that Kenichi should be taken in as a true disciple of Ryozanpaku, meaning he should stay there and must live only for martial arts.

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Episode 14

Dedicated Training! And a Nearby Hot Spring Bath!

2007-01-13 · 25m

After his defeat with Shinosuke Tsuji, the masters decided to have Kenichi live with them. This would include 24 hour hell-like training. Kenichi accepts with the idea that he would be living with Miu under the same roof. Kensei later drags Kenichi do a "special training" with him by tryring to peek on Miu and Shigure's bath unnoticed.

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Episode 15

Honoka Infiltrates Ryozanpaku!

2007-01-20 · 25m

Honoka decides to infitrate the Ryōzanpaku by herself, much to her despair.

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Episode 16

Ryozanpaku Faces the Greatest Crisis?!

2007-01-27 · 25m

Kenichi and Miu's homeroom teacher pays a visit on Ryōzanpaku to check on her living conditions, and the members of the dojo decide to forge a story to deceive them.

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Episode 17

Protect the Name! Attack of the Dojo Challengers!

2007-02-03 · 25m

Rivals from another dojo break into Ryōzanpaku to challenge their masters, but only with Kenichi and Miu present at the moment, they end up having to confront them by themselves.

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Episode 18

Paradise? To the Mysterious Furinji Island!

2007-02-10 · 25m

The gang leaves with Honoka to a special summer spot.

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Episode 19

The Strongest of the Ragnarok! Here Come the Eight Greatest Fists!

2007-02-17 · 25m

Kisara officially becomes one of the eight fists of Ragnarok, the highest ranked members of the organization.

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Episode 20

Takeda in Danger! The Rules of Revenge!

2007-02-24 · 25m

After becoming one of the eight fists, Kisara starts to hunt on those who deserted her. Takeda is attacked by Kisara's gang.

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Episode 21

Unforgivable! Kenichi's Fists of Fury!

2007-03-03 · 25m

Kenichi and Miu aid Takeda and Ukita against Kirara's army.

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Episode 22

Gather, Young Men! The New Shinpaku Alliance!

2007-03-10 · 25m

Niijima puts his master plan to create his personal legion in motion.

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Episode 23

Assault! The Next Door Ryozanpaku!

2007-03-17 · 25m

Hoping to win Kenichi's affection, Izumi seeks for Nijima's aid and ends up paying a visit to Ryouzanpaku.

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Episode 24

The Captured Heart! Miu's Juliet!

2007-03-24 · 25m

Natsu Tanimoto, the president of the drama club, invites Miu to perform "Romeo and Juliet" together at the school's play, to the despair of Kenichi.

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Episode 25

Stand Strong, Kenichi! Miu's Kiss!

2007-03-31 · 25m

Eager to have a rematch with Miu, Kisara and her crew set for the school, but Kenichi discover her intentions and decides to stand in her way to protect the play.

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Episode 26

The Stripped Mask! Hermit's True Identity!

2007-04-07 · 25m

Kenichi discovers that Tanimoto is in fact Hermit, the 6th fist of Ragnarok, and must fight for his life against him.

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Episode 27

Hard vs. Soft! Once-in-a-Lifetime Quarrel between Brothers!

2007-04-14 · 25m

Kensei Ma sneaks out or Ryouzanpaku to solve a family problem of his, but is followed by Kenichi, who ends up meeting his daughter Renka.

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Episode 28

Here Comes the Shock Troop Commander! Battle Royal at the Restaurant!

2007-04-21 · 25m

Kenichi receives an anonymous love letter, and while going to meet the person who wrote it, he ends up seeing Niijima and his Shinpaku comrades in trouble.

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Episode 29

The Fearsome Siegfried! Prelude to Destruction!

2007-04-28 · 25m

Ragnarok's Loki and Siegfried capture Niijima and Kenichi goes for his rescue along Miu.

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Episode 30

The Results of Training! Align Forward Half!

2007-05-05 · 25m

Kenichi finds himself in dificulties against Seigfried, until he starts to put into practice all of the fruits of his training.

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Episode 31

Honoka Will Help You!

2007-05-12 · 25m

Hermit reappears eager for another fight against Kenichi, but he ends up having a sudden encounter with Honoka, unaware of who she is.

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Episode 32

Honoka's in Danger! Loki's Plot!

2007-05-19 · 25m

Loki kidnaps Honoka and attracts Kenichi to an old church, where he meets Hermit, and their fight begins.

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Episode 33

Strike, Kenichi! Fists do the Talking!

2007-06-02 · 25m

During his fight with Kenichi, Hermit's tragic past is revealed.

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Episode 34

Don't Give In! The Words Left by a Loved One!

2007-06-09 · 25m

Kenichi and Hermit's fight is interrupted by Loki, who using Honoka as a hostage, renders Kenichi unable to fight back, much to Hermit's anger.

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Episode 35

There's No One in Our Way! Now is the Time to Settle the Fight!

2007-06-16 · 25m

Even after rescuing Honoka and breaking his ties with Ragnarok, Tanimoto is determined to finish his fight with Kenichi.

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Episode 36

Miu vs. Renka! The Love Triangle Creates a Storm!

2007-06-23 · 25m

Renka discovers where Kensei Ma is living and appears in Ryouzanpaku, determined not only to bring her father back home, but to win Kenichi's heart too, much to Miu's jealousy.

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Episode 37

Dangerous Trap! Let's Have Sumo Chanko Stew Together!

2007-06-30 · 25m

Instead of waiting for another attack from Ragnarok, Kenichi decides to take the initiative and confront Thor, another member of the Eight Fists, after he hears about his location from Niijima.

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Episode 38

Cute Kitten! Hand-to-Hand Battle Among Women!

2007-07-07 · 25m

Thor gets punished by the rest of the Eight Fists League after he chooses to leave the gang. Kisara's unwillingness to join in the punishment makes the others suspicious of her allegiance. Later, Kenichi and Miu spots Kisara taking care of an abandoned kitten, and decides to help her find a home for the kitten. Seeing that Kisara has made contact with Kenichi and Miu, Freya's personal guards attack her for her supposed betrayal.

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Episode 39

Shigure's Personal... Lesson!

2007-07-14 · 25m

While Miu takes the kitten to a vet, Kenichi tries to protect Kisara from the Valkyries unit, but his oath to not hit women puts him at a serious disadvantage against them, until Shigure comes to his aid.

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Episode 40

The Place the Promise was Made! Everything Started Here!

2007-07-21 · 25m

While trying to recall his memories involving his ying-yang badge, Kenichi ends up meeting Odin, the supreme leader of Ragnarok, and their past connection is revealed

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Episode 41

Terror of the Sphere of Control! A Dragon Descends!

2007-07-28 · 25m

Kenichi fails to convince his childhood friend to reconsider and must face his amazing power. Meanwhile, Niijima tries to recruit Tanimoto to the Shinpaku Alliance using a trump card of his.

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Episode 42

Elder's Super Express! Do-or-Die Secluded Tour in the Mountains!

2007-08-04 · 25m

Kenichi trains with the Elder himself in order to surpass Ryuto's technique by training in the center of Japan called Yamagata which Kenichi has to survive in for 7 days and 7 nights but, can he survive? And Niijima tries to recruit Kisara by using her love for cats.

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Episode 43

Limiter! Invitation to the World of Bloodshed!

2007-08-11 · 25m

While training in the mountains, Kenichi gets lost but is rescued by a mysterious man named Ogata Ishinsai, and receives from him a tempting proposal that could change his destiny.

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Episode 44

Collapse of the Shinpaku Federation! The Crazy Fist Stealthily Approaches!

2007-08-18 · 25m

Kenichi continues his training with The Elder while the Shinpaku Alliance tries to develop a unification with Kisara's subordinates. Meanwhile, Berserker and Freya begin to hunt down the Shinpaku Alliance.

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Episode 45

The Decisive Attack! Kisara Dances!

2007-08-25 · 25m

Siegfried appears in the last moment to protect Niijima from Berserker. Meanwhile, Miu deals with the Valkyrie unit by herself as Kisara has an one on one match with Freya.

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Episode 46

Farewell! A Determined Niijima Joins the Fray!

2007-09-01 · 25m

Ragnarok discovers Niijima's Shinpaku Alliance hideout. Loki has his underlings surrounding the building to put an end to the Shinpaku Alliance. The rival gangs go all out in this decisive battle. Kenichi receives a message from Niijima and becomes concerned about the situation back home.

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Episode 47

The Weakness of the Genius! Effort Surpasses Talent!

2007-09-08 · 25m

Kenichi arrives just in time to save his comrades. Kenichi is enraged after discovering the defeat of Takeda, Ukita and Siegfried so he charges towards Berserker but Hermit stops him. Hermit fights Berserker instead so that Kenichi is at his best physical form when he fights Odin. Berserker becomes excited in the fight with Hermit and unleashes his most feared fighting style, Berserk mode.

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Episode 48

Showdown between the Leaders! The Man with the Legendary Spear!

2007-09-15 · 25m

Berserker has been defeated by Hermit, so Kenichi challenges Odin to a second fight. Ryoto accepts the challenge and the long awaited battle begins. Kenichi makes full use of the training he had received from Furinji-sama. Kensei eagerly watches the fight between First Fist Odin and Kenichi from a distance.

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Episode 49

The Mightiest Transformation! The Ryozanpaku Rhythm!

2007-09-22 · 25m

Unable to evade Ryuto's punches at all, Kenichi starts to counter attack by constantly changing his fighting style, imitating his masters' personalities (to their combined horror and amusement).

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Episode 50

The Mightiest Disciple, Kenichi!

2007-09-29 · 25m

Cornered by Kenichi's unexpected reaction, Ryuto utilizes a dangerous technique to rise up his power beyond his body's limits, and the reason for his grudge on him is revealed. As their fight comes close to a conclusion, Kenichi continues determined to win, not only for his own sake, but for his childhood friend's too.

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Cast

Tomokazu Seki

Tomokazu Seki

KenIchi Shirahama (voice)

Tomoko Kawakami

Tomoko Kawakami

Miu Fūrinji (voice)

Jurota Kosugi

Jurota Kosugi

Akisame Kōetsuji (voice)

Unsho Ishizuka

Unsho Ishizuka

Shio Sakaki (voice)

Hiroshi Arikawa

Hiroshi Arikawa

Hayato Fūrinji (voice)

Mamiko Noto

Mamiko Noto

Shigure Kōsaka (voice)

Hiroya Ishimaru

Hiroya Ishimaru

Apachai Hopachai (voice)

Issei Futamata

Issei Futamata

Kensei Ma (voice)

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