Ring ni Kakero 1

リングにかけろ1 / Put it all in the Ring
Ring ni Kakero 1
Genres: Combat Sports, Shounen, Sports
Themes: Combat Sports
Demographics: Shounen
Studios: Toei Animation
Rating: 6.36 / 10
Rank: #8101
Popularity: #8868
Users Listed: 5,479
Users Scored: 1,814
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/06/2024
Aired: October 6, 2004 – December 15, 2004 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG
Episodes: 12

Synopsis:

Driven by a promise to their late father, siblings Kiku and Ryuji Takane dedicate themselves to achieving victory in the local boxing arena. Kiku assumes the role of trainer, meticulously guiding her brother Ryuji as he hones his skills with a unique boomeranging fighting style. The journey is one of personal growth for Ryuji, tested through increasingly challenging matches against a diverse cast of opponents. The narrative centers on the upcoming junior high tournament, culminating in a pivotal confrontation with Kenzaki Jun, a long-standing rival whose presence fuels Ryuji's determination. The series explores themes of familial bonds, perseverance, and self-discovery within a competitive setting, offering a focused look at the dedication required to pursue a challenging goal.

Characters:

  • Kenzaki, Jun (Main) - Voice Actors: Okiayu, Ryoutarou
  • Takane, Kiku (Main) - Voice Actors: Tanaka, Rie
  • Takane, Ryuuji (Main) - Voice Actors: Morita, Masakazu
  • Baroa, Napoleon (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Morikawa, Toshiyuki
  • Führer Scorpion (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Midorikawa, Hikaru
  • Helga (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yuuki, Hiro
  • Katori, Ishimatsu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kusao, Takeshi
  • Kawai, Takako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kingetsu, Mami
  • Kawai, Takeshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kamiya, Hiroshi
  • Kimura, Sachiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Maeda, Sayaka
  • Kurumada, Masami (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kurumada, Masami
  • Mickey (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Masutani, Yasunori
  • Referee (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hirai, Keiji
  • Shaft, Black (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koyasu, Takehito
  • Shinatora, Futaba (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Fumiko
  • Shinatora, Kazuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishikawa, Hideo, Yoshitake, Noriko
  • Shinatora's Father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saka, Osamu
  • Takane, Chiyo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Doi, Mika

Staff:

  • Komura, Toshiaki (Director)
  • Iwai, Takao (Episode Director)
  • Koga, Gou (Episode Director)
  • Matano, Hiromichi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Oonishi, Keisuke (Episode Director)
  • Sasaki, Noriyo (Episode Director)
  • Kuroda, Yousuke (Script, Series Composition)
  • PSYCHIC LOVER (Theme Song Performance)
  • Akiyama, Kentarou (Art Director)
  • Araki, Shingo (Animation Director, Character Design)
  • Chino, Kyouko (Chief Animation Director)
  • Hasegawa, Hiroyuki (Art Director)
  • Iijima, Yukiko (Art Director)
  • Kurumada, Masami (Original Creator)
  • Takahoko, Makoto (Animation Director)
  • Tsujita, Kunio (Color Design)
  • Ueda, Susumu (Music)
  • Ushijima, Yuuji (Animation Director)
  • Wada, Toshiya (Sound Effects)
  • Yamazaki, Noriyoshi (Animation Director)

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