• 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)
    • 26. The Mask Removed! Hermit's Real Identity

      07 Apr '07
      Kenichi discovers that Tanimoto is in fact Hermit, the 6th fist of Ragnarok, and must fight for his life against him.
    • 27. Hard vs. Soft! The Siblings Quarrel After the Long Separation

      14 Apr '07
      Kensei Ma sneaks out or Ryouzanpaku to solve a family problem of his, but is followed by Kenichi, who ends up meeting his daughter Renka.
    • 28. The Assault Commander Joins In! Restaurant Scuffle

      21 Apr '07
      Kenichi receives an anonymous love letter, and while going to meet the person who wrote it, he ends up seeing Niijima and his Shinpaku comrades in trouble.
    • 29. "What Fear, Seig! Prelude for destruction"

      28 Apr '07
      Ragnarok's Loki and Siegfried capture Niijima and Kenichi goes for his rescue along Miu.
    • 30. The Results of Training! The Effects of Moving Forward in Small Steps!

      05 May '07
      Kenichi finds himself in dificulties against Seigfried, until he starts to put into practice all of the fruits of his training.
    • 31. Honoka, I’ll save you

      12 May '07
      Hermit reappears eager for another fight against Kenichi, but he ends up having a sudden encounter with Honoka, unaware of who she is.
    • 32. Honoka’s in Crisis! Loki’s Scheme!

      19 May '07
      Loki kidnaps Honoka and attracts Kenichi to an old church, where he meets Hermit, and their fight begins.
    • 33. Take Him Down, Kenichi! Let Your Fists do the Talking!

      02 Jun '07
      During his fight with Kenichi, Hermit's tragic past is revealed.
    • 34. Without being defeated! The word to which the person whom it loves leaves

      09 Jun '07
      Kenichi and Hermit's fight is interrupted by Loki, who using Honoka as a hostage, renders Kenichi unable to fight back, much to Hermit's anger.
    • 35. No Burdens! The Time of Conclusion Arrives.

      16 Jun '07
      Even after rescuing Honoka and breaking his ties with Ragnarok, Tanimoto is determined to finish his fight with Kenichi.
    • 36. Miu vs. Renka! The Triangle that Calls up a Storm

      23 Jun '07
      Renka discovers where Kensei Ma is living and appears in Ryouzanpaku, determined not only to bring her father back home, but to win Kenichi's heart too, much to Miu's jealousy.
    • 37. Dangerous temptation it is dense together!

      30 Jun '07
      Instead of waiting for another attack from Ragnarok, Kenichi decides to take the initiative and confront Thor, another member of the Eight Fists, after he hears about his location from Niijima.
    • 38. Human bullet game of lovely kitten women!

      06 Jul '07
      Thor gets punished by the rest of the Eight Fists League after he chooses to leave the gang. Kisara's unwillingness to join in the punishment makes the others suspicious of her allegiance. Later, Kenichi and Miu spots Kisara taking care of an abandoned kitten, and decides to help her find a home for the kitten. Seeing that Kisara has made contact with Kenichi and Miu, Freya's personal guards attack her for her supposed betrayal.
    • 39. Shigure's Personal Teachings

      15 Jul '07
      While Miu takes the kitten to a vet, Kenichi tries to protect Kisara from the Valkyries unit, but his oath to not hit women puts him at a serious disadvantage against them, until Shigure comes to his aid.
    • 40. The Promised Land! Everything Starts from Here

      21 Jul '07
      While trying to recall his memories involving his ying-yang badge, Kenichi ends up meeting Odin, the supreme leader of Ragnarok, and their past connection is revealed
    • 41. Seikouken's Terror! The Dragon's Dance Descends!

      28 Jul '07
      Kenichi fails to convince his childhood friend to reconsider and must face his amazing power. Meanwhile, Niijima tries to recruit Tanimoto to the Shinpaku Alliance using a trump card of his.
    • 42. Elder's Special Training Do Or Die Mountain Seclusion

      04 Aug '07
      Kenichi trains with the Elder himself in order to surpass Ryuto's technique by training in the center of Japan called Yamagata which Kenichi has to survive in for 7 days and 7 nights but, can he survive? And Niijima tries to recruit Kisara by using her love for cats.
    • 43. Limiter! An Invitation to Shurado

      11 Aug '07
      While training in the mountains, Kenichi gets lost but is rescued by a mysterious man named Ogata Ishinsai, and receives from him a tempting proposal that could change his destiny.
    • 44. Shinpaku Alliance Crumbles! The Mad Fist Draws Near

      18 Aug '07
      Kenichi continues his training with The Elder while the Shinpaku Alliance tries to develop a unification with Kisara's subordinates. Meanwhile, Berserker and Freya begin to hunt down the Shinpaku Alliance.
    • 45. The Determinant Blow! Sakura, Dance!

      25 Aug '07
      Siegfried appears in the last moment to protect Niijima from Berserker. Meanwhile, Miu deals with the Valkyrie unit by herself as Kisara has an one on one match with Freya.
    • 46. Farewell!! Shinjima's Resolve

      07 Sep '07
      Ragnarok discovers Niijima's Shinpaku Alliance hideout. Loki has his underlings surrounding the building to put an end to the Shinpaku Alliance. The rival gangs go all out in this decisive battle. Kenichi receives a message from Niijima and becomes concerned about the situation back home.
    • 47. The Genius' Weakness! Hard Work Overcomes Talent!

      09 Sep '07
      Kenichi arrives just in time to save his comrades. Kenichi is enraged after discovering the defeat of Takeda, Ukita and Siegfried so he charges towards Berserker but Hermit stops him. Hermit fights Berserker instead so that Kenichi is at his best physical form when he fights Odin. Berserker becomes excited in the fight with Hermit and unleashes his most feared fighting style, Berserk mode.
    • 48. Summit Showdown! The Man Who Carries The Spear of Legend

      16 Sep '07
      Berserker has been defeated by Hermit, so Kenichi challenges Odin to a second fight. Ryoto accepts the challenge and the long awaited battle begins. Kenichi makes full use of the training he had received from Furinji-sama. Kensei eagerly watches the fight between First Fist Odin and Kenichi from a distance.
    • 49. The Strongest Transformation! Rhythmn Ryouzanpaku!

      22 Sep '07
      Unable to evade Ryuto's punches at all, Kenichi starts to counter attack by constantly changing his fighting style, imitating his masters' personalities (to their combined horror and amusement).
    • 50. History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi!

      29 Sep '07
      Cornered by Kenichi's unexpected reaction, Ryuto utilizes a dangerous technique to rise up his power beyond his body's limits, and the reason for his grudge on him is revealed. As their fight comes close to a conclusion, Kenichi continues determined to win, not only for his own sake, but for his childhood friend's too.