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Ring Ni Kakero

8.5
4 seasons
36 episodes
Ended
Animation
Action & Adventure

Plot Summary

Kiku and Ryuji take over their late father’s ambition of becoming a boxing champion. As his sister trains him, Ryuji progresses physically and mentally and he finally meets his destined rival, Jun.

First Aired:October 6, 2004
Last Aired:May 15, 2011
Episode Runtime:25m
Networks:
tv asahi, ANIMAX
Created By:
Masami Kurumada

Cast & Characters

Where to watch free (US)

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Seasons (5)

Season 1

Season 1

12 episodes

Aired: 2004

Japan vs. USA Chapter

Japan vs. USA Chapter

12 episodes

Aired: 2006

When Ryuji’s ambition starts to go beyond borders, he aims to be world champion. Will Ryuji’s signature “Boomerang Hook” defeat the American Shaft’s “Black Screw”?

Shadow Chapter

Shadow Chapter

6 episodes

Aired: 2010

A shady boxing organization known as the Shadow Clan issues a written challenge to the Japan Jr. Team in order to carry out its agenda. Assassins await Ryuji when he enters the Shadow Clan’s tower in an attempt to rescue Kiku, who has been abducted. Thus begins the final showdown between the Golden Japan Jr. Team and the Shadow Clan.

World Tournament Chapter

World Tournament Chapter

6 episodes

Aired: 2011

As the curtain rises on the Junior Boxing World Tournament, a grand conflict unfolds between Ryuji’s team and champions from many nations. A life and death struggle begins, with the title of World’s Strongest on the line. Which country’s flag will end up flying higher than the rest?

Production

Toei Animation