Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple 2006
“From Wimp To Warrior. Sort of.”
What is Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple?
Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple is a 2006 television series centered on a character named Kenichi who is described as a wimp. The story follows Kenichi as he navigates his daily life, during which he is frequently picked on and lacks friends to defend him.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 50
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 7, 2006
- Last aired
- Sep 29, 2007
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple is a 2006 television series centered on a character named Kenichi who is described as a wimp. The story follows Kenichi as he navigates his daily life, during which he is frequently picked on and lacks friends to defend him. His circumstances change when he encounters Miu, a person who accepts him and resides at a dojo. This dojo is home to six martial arts masters. Drawn by his interest in Miu and the potential for personal growth, Kenichi begins training under these masters. The narrative focuses on his efforts to get into serious shape through this hard-core training. The primary motivation for his rigorous physical development is to survive his experiences at school and potentially improve his relationship with Miu. The series explores his journey as he undergoes this intense transformation, balancing the challenges of his academic life with the demanding martial arts instruction he receives from the masters at the dojo.
Should you watch it?
“A bullied high school student trains at a martial arts dojo to become stronger and protect himself.”
- engaging training sequences
- heartfelt character development
- protagonist begins as very weak
- contains themes of school bullying
Watch it if you enjoy underdog stories featuring intense martial arts training and character growth.
The series features frequent depictions of school bullying and martial arts combat.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 50 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Ryozanpaku: Where the Powerful Gather! Oct 7, 2006
- E2 The Beginning of the Fight! Oct 14, 2006
- E3 Strength and Courage! For the Sake of Justice! Oct 21, 2006
- E4 Fight to Survive! It's Whether You Do It or You Don't! Oct 28, 2006
- E5 A Date?! You'd Better Score! Nov 4, 2006
- E6 A Day at Ryozanpaku! The Rooftop Dream! Nov 11, 2006
- E7 Hot Battle at the Gardening Club! A Return Match! Nov 18, 2006
- E8 Amazing Bodies! The Mysterious Masters! Nov 25, 2006
- E9 Apapapa! Apachai's Training! Dec 2, 2006
- E10 Go, Kenichi! A Boxer's Weakness! Dec 9, 2006
- E11 The Fists of Betrayal! Takeda's Sorrowful Past! Dec 16, 2006
- E12 A New Enemy! Shinnosuke Tsuji! Dec 23, 2006
- E13 The Way of the Fight! The Rules of the Real Fight! Jan 6, 2007
- E14 Dedicated Training! And a Nearby Hot Spring Bath! Jan 13, 2007
- E15 Honoka Infiltrates Ryozanpaku! Jan 20, 2007
- E16 Ryozanpaku Faces the Greatest Crisis?! Jan 27, 2007
- E17 Protect the Name! Attack of the Dojo Challengers! Feb 3, 2007
- E18 Paradise? To the Mysterious Furinji Island! Feb 10, 2007
- E19 The Strongest of the Ragnarok! Here Come the Eight Greatest Fists! Feb 17, 2007
- E20 Takeda in Danger! The Rules of Revenge! Feb 24, 2007
- E21 Unforgivable! Kenichi's Fists of Fury! Mar 3, 2007
- E22 Gather, Young Men! The New Shinpaku Alliance! Mar 10, 2007
- E23 Assault! The Next Door Ryozanpaku! Mar 17, 2007
- E24 The Captured Heart! Miu's Juliet! Mar 24, 2007
- E25 Stand Strong, Kenichi! Miu's Kiss! Mar 31, 2007
- E26 The Stripped Mask! Hermit's True Identity! Apr 7, 2007
- E27 Hard vs. Soft! Once-in-a-Lifetime Quarrel between Brothers! Apr 14, 2007
- E28 Here Comes the Shock Troop Commander! Battle Royal at the Restaurant! Apr 21, 2007
- E29 The Fearsome Siegfried! Prelude to Destruction! Apr 28, 2007
- E30 The Results of Training! Align Forward Half! May 5, 2007
- E31 Honoka Will Help You! May 12, 2007
- E32 Honoka's in Danger! Loki's Plot! May 19, 2007
- E33 Strike, Kenichi! Fists do the Talking! Jun 2, 2007
- E34 Don't Give In! The Words Left by a Loved One! Jun 9, 2007
- E35 There's No One in Our Way! Now is the Time to Settle the Fight! Jun 16, 2007
- E36 Miu vs. Renka! The Love Triangle Creates a Storm! Jun 23, 2007
- E37 Dangerous Trap! Let's Have Sumo Chanko Stew Together! Jun 30, 2007
- E38 Cute Kitten! Hand-to-Hand Battle Among Women! Jul 7, 2007
- E39 Shigure's Personal... Lesson! Jul 14, 2007
- E40 The Place the Promise was Made! Everything Started Here! Jul 21, 2007
- E41 Terror of the Sphere of Control! A Dragon Descends! Jul 28, 2007
- E42 Elder's Super Express! Do-or-Die Secluded Tour in the Mountains! Aug 4, 2007
- E43 Limiter! Invitation to the World of Bloodshed! Aug 11, 2007
- E44 Collapse of the Shinpaku Federation! The Crazy Fist Stealthily Approaches! Aug 18, 2007
- E45 The Decisive Attack! Kisara Dances! Aug 25, 2007
- E46 Farewell! A Determined Niijima Joins the Fray! Sep 1, 2007
- E47 The Weakness of the Genius! Effort Surpasses Talent! Sep 8, 2007
- E48 Showdown between the Leaders! The Man with the Legendary Spear! Sep 15, 2007
- E49 The Mightiest Transformation! The Ryozanpaku Rhythm! Sep 22, 2007
- E50 The Mightiest Disciple, Kenichi! Sep 29, 2007
Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is Kenichi Shirahama, a high school student who is initially bullied.
Where does Kenichi train?
He trains at the Ryozanpaku dojo under the guidance of six martial arts masters.
Why does Kenichi start training?
He wants to become stronger, gain confidence, and survive school after being picked on.
Who is Miu?
Miu is a student who transfers to Kenichi's school and introduces him to the Ryozanpaku dojo.
What is the series about?
It follows Kenichi's journey as he trains in martial arts and fights increasingly capable enemies.