Ring Ni Kakero

TV SERIES 2004 4 SEASONS

Overview

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.

This production, originally released in 2004, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Action & Adventure genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.5 across its 4 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Animation and Action & Adventure.
• Produced in Japan.
• Original Language: Japanese.

Starring Cast

Masakazu Morita

Takane Ryûji

Rie Tanaka

Takane Kiku

Mami Kingetsu

Kawai Takako

Takeshi Kusao

Katori Ishimatsu

Hideo Ishikawa

Shinatora Kazuki

Hiroshi Kamiya

Kawai Takeshi

Ryotaro Okiayu

Kenzaki Jun

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Fumiko Inoue

Shinatora Futaba

Seasons

Specials

1 Episodes • Aired 2004-02-14

No season overview provided for this season.

Season 1

12 Episodes • Aired 2004-10-06

No season overview provided for this season.

Japan vs. USA Chapter

12 Episodes • Aired 2006-04-06

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

6 Episodes • Aired 2010-04-02

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

6 Episodes • Aired 2011-04-10

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?