• Air date: 06 Oct '06 50 episodes
      Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple is a Japanese manga by Syun Matsuena serialized in the weekly manga magazine Shōnen Sunday. This manga is a remake of Tatakae! Ryōzanpaku Shijō Saikyō no Deshi, which was serialized in the monthly manga magazine Shōnen Sunday Super, publishing five tankōbon between 2000 and 2002. The first tankōbon was published on August 9, 2002. An anime adaptation by Tokyo Movie Shinsha aired 50 episodes from October 2006 to September 2007. Brain's Base produced OVAs for the series, which continue from the Ragnarok Arc. The first OVA was released on March 14, 2012, the second OVA was released on June 18, 2012, and a third OVA was released on November 16, 2012.
  • List of Episodes (50)
    • 1. The Place Where Heros Gather

      07 Oct '06
      While running late for class, Kenichi bumps in to the new transfer student Miu. At the karate club, Kenichi is challenged by another student Daimonji for a match. With the loser losing the right to be a member of the club. On the way home, Kenichi is awed when he sees Miu easily defeat a group of thugs. On Miu's advice, he heads to the Ryōzanpaku dojo to train in martial arts.
    • 2. The First Step The Start of the Battle

      14 Oct '06
      Kenichi begins his training at the Ryōzanpaku dojo under the guidance of Akisame. The training focuses on building strength and stamina. Concerned about Kenichi's fight with Daimonji, Miu secretly teaches him a stepping technique to maneuver around. Even though Kenichi is able to defeat Daimonji at the challenge, he yields his membership of the karate club after being accused of using a throw in a karate match.
    • 3. Strenght and Courage for Protecting Justice

      21 Oct '06
      After watching Kenichi defeat Daimonji, Tsukuba, the strongest member of the karate club, gets suspicious of Kenichi's abilities. At the school Miu, joins the girl's gymnastics club and soon becomes the center of attention after displaying her abilities at gymnastics. Kenichi desperately tries to avoid Tsukuba, but is soon caught and gets beaten to a pulp. Seeing Kenichi repent his loss to Tsukuba, Akisame decides to start training him in some martial arts techniques.
    • 4. Fighting Hell! To Fight Or Not To Fight

      28 Oct '06
      Kenichi is easily defeated by Tsukuba despite his heavy training, so he becomes greatly demotivated. With a desire to become stronger and more courageous, Akisame-sensei agrees to finally teach him martial art fighting techniques. Kenichi is put through more rigorous training from the four masters of martial arts. Sakaki-sensei takes a liking to him, so he teaches him a technique that a Sports Karate Style user is vulnerable to. Eventually Kenichi runs into Tsukuba and fights him again, this
    • 5. A Date? Must Move Forward!

      04 Nov '06
      With the news of Kenichi�s victory over Tsukuba spreading all over, the strongest gang in the prefecture Ragnarok now has their eyes set on Kenichi. All Kenichi can do now is to train and prepare for the worst. For a change of pace, his teachers suggest that he goes on a date with Miu but they seem to have an ulterior motive.
    • 6. A Day At Ryouzanpaku! The Dream On The Roof!

      11 Nov '06
      Kenichi decides to spend the entire weekend at the Ryouzanpaku dojo and train for his imminent fights. His little sister then goes to check out this dojo, to see what kind of torturous things he�s going through.
    • 7. Battle! The Gang Fights Back!

      18 Nov '06
      Kenichi is with fellow gardening club member Izumi, enjoying what is left of his peaceful life because following this he has more extensive training to do. During his training with Miu it doesn�t take long before he runs into the Ragnorak and it is Taichi Koga the kicker he is up against.
    • 8. Amazing Muscles! The Sensei`s Secret

      25 Nov '06
      The attacks on Kenichi are now becoming a daily occurrence and one day his opponent ends up pulling out a knife against him. Because it was his first time against a weapon, Kenichi freezes up, forcing Miu to save him. Now Shigure-sensei, the weapon specialist, has now decided to teach Kenichi the basic art weaponry.
    • 9. Apapapa! Apachai's Training

      02 Dec '06
      With Kenichi�s training with Apacahi always ending the same, Apachai is trying to learn of a way to go easy on him. Will Apachai ever learn how to go easy on Kenichi, during training?
    • 10. Run Kenichi! A Boxer's Weakness

      09 Dec '06
      Takeda Ikki, the puncher from the Ragnorak gang, is still searching for Kenichi but has had no luck so far. So he decides to hold some of Kenichi�s �so called friends� hostage to lure him out. Now it is the time to see if Kenichi�s training on Muay Thai, with Apachai, had an effect.
    • 11. The Fist of Bestrayal! Takeda's Sad Past

      16 Dec '06
      It�s the continuation of Kenichi�s intense fight with Takeda and Kenichi seems to have the upper hand but his kindness may prove to be his downfall. Kenichi is also wondering what made such a promising boxer like Takeda to become a delinquent.
    • 12. A New Enemy! Tsuji Shinnosuke!

      23 Dec '06
      Kenichi feels uneasy about how he should express his feelings to Miu. After Kisara hears of Takeda's defeat Tsuji Shinnosuke is sent to kill Kenichi, however he invites him to join his gang instead. When Kenichi refuses and debunks his way of thinking, Shinnosuke challenges him to a fight.
    • 13. Killer Fighting Techniques! Rules of a Battle!

      06 Jan '07
      All of Kenichi's attacks seem to have no affect on Shinnosuke. Even though Kenichi is stronger, his opponent has more fighting experience so he is still at a disadvantage. Miu is not allowed to come to his aid because it would hurt Kenichi's pride. Kenichi becomes careless and is knocked to the ground and is about to be torn apart, Takeda comes and punches Shinnosuke to one side and escapes carrying Kenichi back to the Ryouzanpaku dojo. To Kenichi's dismay his masters all criticise him for being
    • 14. Dedicated Training! Nearby Hot Spring Bath

      13 Jan '07
      After his defeat with Shinosuke Tsuji, the masters decided to have Kenichi live with them. This would include 24 hour hell-like training. Kenichi accepts with the idea that he would be living with Miu under the same roof. Kensei later drags Kenichi do a "special training" with him by tryring to peek on Miu and Shigure's bath unnoticed.
    • 15. Honoka Sneaks In! Ryôzanpaku's Guest

      20 Jan '07
      Honoka decides to infitrate the Ryōzanpaku by herself, much to her despair.
    • 16. Ryouzanpaku`s Biggest Crisis!!?

      27 Jan '07
      Kenichi and Miu's homeroom teacher pays a visit on Ryōzanpaku to check on her living conditions, and the members of the dojo decide to forge a story to deceive them.
    • 17. Protect the Sign! Attack on the Dojo!

      03 Feb '07
      Rivals from another dojo break into Ryōzanpaku to challenge their masters, but only with Kenichi and Miu present at the moment, they end up having to confront them by themselves.
    • 18. Amusement??? To The Secret Furinji Island!

      10 Feb '07
      The gang leaves with Honoka to a special summer spot.
    • 19. The Strongest Member of the Ragnarok Team, the 8th Member!

      17 Feb '07
      Kisara officially becomes one of the eight fists of Ragnarok, the highest ranked members of the organization.
    • 20. Takeda's Crisis! The Law of Retribution!

      24 Feb '07
      After becoming one of the eight fists, Kisara starts to hunt on those who deserted her. Takeda is attacked by Kisara's gang.
    • 21. Unforgivable! Kenichi's Fist of Anger!

      03 Mar '07
      Kenichi and Miu aid Takeda and Ukita against Kirara's army.
    • 22. Young ones, gather ! The formation of the Shinpaku alliance !

      10 Mar '07
      Niijima puts his master plan to create his personal legion in motion.
    • 23. Attack ! The neighboring Ryouzanpaku !

      17 Mar '07
      Hoping to win Kenichi's affection, Izumi seeks for Nijima's aid and ends up paying a visit to Ryouzanpaku.
    • 24. The Stolen Heart! Miu's Juliet!

      24 Mar '07
      Natsu Tanimoto, the president of the drama club, invites Miu to perform "Romeo and Juliet" together at the school's play, to the despair of Kenichi.
    • 25. Protect to the Death Kenichi! Miu's Lips

      31 Mar '07
      Eager to have a rematch with Miu, Kisara and her crew set for the school, but Kenichi discover her intentions and decides to stand in her way to protect the play.