TV / Fall 1973
Karate Baka Ichidai
The story
Synopsis
Karate Baka Ichidai follows a rough edged young man whose wartime experiences leave him searching for purpose and discipline. After encountering classic samurai tales, he becomes obsessed with embodying their fighting spirit, redirecting his energy into the practice and philosophy of karate. The series tracks his evolution from street brawler to serious mar…
Characters
Meet the featured characters and Japanese voice actors tied to Karate Baka Ichidai before opening the full characters page.
Ken Asuka
Main | Japanese VA: Tanaka, Nobuo
Joe Igarashi
Supporting | Japanese VA: Katou, Osamu
Juzo Arima
Supporting | Japanese VA: Katou, Seizou
Kato
Supporting | Japanese VA: Kitamura, Kouichi
Morio Nishina
Supporting | Japanese VA: Aono, Takeshi
Rikidozan
Supporting | Japanese VA: Kobayashi, Osamu
Staff
Meet the people behind Karate Baka Ichidai.
Dezaki, Osamu
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Kajiwara, Ikki
Original Creator
Tsunoda, Jirou
Original Creator
Aketagawa, Susumu
Recording
Kamijou, Osamu
Key Animation
Kimura, Keiichiro
Storyboard, Animation Director, Key Animation
Latest Episodes
Recent episodes from Karate Baka Ichidai.
Episode 12: Dodging the Blade of Terror
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Episode 11: Duel in the Emergency Stairway
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Episode 10: Endure, Endure, and Endure More
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Episode 9: Challenge Against the Raging Bull
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Episode 8: Beyond the Dojo Challenges
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Episode 7: Empty Victory
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