Ring Ni Kakero
tv asahi, ANIMAX
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.
Seasons (4)
Season 1
12 episodes · 2004
Japan vs. USA Chapter
12 episodes · 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
6 episodes · 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
6 episodes · 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?