Karate Master
Also known as 空手バカ一代 | Karate Baka Ichidai
TVFall 1973Source MangaPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
ActionAdventureDramaSports
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Synopsis
Based on Ooyama Masutatsu's early years.
After having survived the war as a Kamikaze pilot, Ken goes on a path to become the strongest martial artist in the world. Fighting bears, bulls and countless other martial arts such as Muay Thai, Tai Chi and many more around the world.
Cast Highlights
Asuka, Ken
Main
Voice: Tanaka, Nobuo (Japanese)
Adachi, Susumu
Supporting
Voice: Kamiya, Akira (Japanese)
Ariake, Shougo
Supporting
Voice: Kamiya, Akira (Japanese)
Arima, Juzo
Supporting
Voice: Katou, Seizou (Japanese)
Arima, Yae
Supporting
Voice: Ebisu, Masako (Japanese)
Igarashi, Joe
Supporting
Voice: Katou, Osamu (Japanese)
Kato
Supporting
Voice: Kitamura, Kouichi (Japanese)
Nishina, Yasuko
Supporting
Voice: Senou, Reiko (Japanese)
Core Staff
Dezaki, Osamu
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Okabe, Eiji
Episode Director, Storyboard
Kimura, Keiichiro
Storyboard, Animation Director, Key Animation
Takayashiki, Hideo
Storyboard
Royal Knights
Theme Song Performance
Shimon, Masato
Theme Song Performance
Theme Songs
Openings
"Karate Baka Ichidai (空手バカ一代)" by Masato Shimon, Pioneer Jidou Gasshoudan
Endings
"Karate Dou Otoko Michi (空手道おとこ道)" by Terutomo Yamazaki, Royal Knights (Chorus)
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Quick Facts
FormatTV
Episodes47
Duration24 min per ep
SourceManga
RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
SeasonFall 1973
AiredOct 3, 1973 to Sep 25, 1974
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content
Ranking And Reach
Popularity#12366
Scored by470
BroadcastUnknown
ApprovedYes
Title Variants
English title
Karate Master
Romaji title
Karate Baka Ichidai
Japanese title
空手バカ一代
Synonyms
Ichidai the Karate Fool, The Fanatical Karate Generation
Production Team
Main studio
TMS Entertainment
Producers
Unknown
Licensors
Discotek Media
Japanese title
空手バカ一代
Themes And Audience
Combat SportsHistoricalShounen