Episodes: 50

Year: 2006

Alternative title: Shij? Saiky? no Deshi Kenichi

Status: Complete

Subbed by: Kuro-Hana Fansubs , Umai and Doremi Fansubs

Shijo Saikyo no Deshi Kenichi Official Site (Japanese)

Review: Shirahama Kenichi is an ordinary high schooler with one big problem – he’s often bullied by those stronger than him. Kenichi finds himself frustrated at the fact that he’s too weak to defend himself against these deliquents. However, Kenichi finds a chance at becoming stronger in a chance meeting with Furinji Miu – a girl skilled in martial arts. Miu’s grandfather owns a dojo with a number of masters of different kinds of martial arts. Kenichi signs up to be their disciple unaware of the harsh training and high standards of the dojo. In the meantime, a gang called Ragnarok notices Kenichi growing strength and inevitably, Kenichi becomes their target. Will Kenichi be able to fend off the deadly leaders of Ragnarok? Will he be able withstand the deathly training his masters put him through?

Kenichi is an action-packed light-hearted anime. The story is simple, fun and exciting with a healthy dose of martial arts and humour! A good watch overall!

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