Kenichi the Mightiest Disciple: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

The story focuses on Kenichi Shirahama, an average 16-year-old high school student who has been picked on his whole life. However, on his first day of class, he meets and befriends the mysterious transfer student, Miu Fūrinji. Driven by his desire to become stronger, he follows her to Ryōzanpaku, a dojo housing several masters of diverse martial arts, led by her grandfather Hayato Fūrinji, who is known as the strongest man on Earth. After learning basics from Miu, Kenichi is able to beat a high-ranking member of the school's karate club, and becomes a target for all the delinquents in the school. While initially training to get stronger and protect himself, Kenichi eventually becomes a full-fledged disciple of Ryōzanpaku, working hard to fulfill his oath to protect the ones in need, especially Miu, with whom he falls in love. Subsequently, Kenichi's daily routine is divided between h...

Series details

• Title: Kenichi the Mightiest Disciple
• Format: Animation
• Language: Japanese
• Genres: Adventure, Anime, Fantasy
• Premiere date: 2006-10-07
• Final broadcast date listed: 2007-09-29
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: TV Tokyo
• Network country: Japan
• Typical episode runtime: 30 minutes
• TVmaze community rating: 7.4/10
• TVMaze ID: 4248

Cast and credited roles

• Hiroshi Arikawa — Hayato Fūrinji
• Hiroya Ishimaru — Apachai Hopachai
• Jūrōta Kosugi — Akisame Kōetsuji
• Unshō Ishizuka — Shio Sakaki
• Mamiko Noto — Shigure Kōsaka
• Tomokazu Seki — Kenichi Shirahama
• Tomoko Kawakami — Miu Fūrinji
• Issei Futamata — Kensei Ma

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2006-10-07; final listed air date 2007-09-29; episode order: 50.

Source and licence

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