Karate Baka Ichidai
Aired: 1973 - 1974
A martial arts spo-kon anime produced by Tokyo Movie, based on the manga by Ikki Kajiwara and Jiro Tsunoda/Joya Kagemaru. Following Asuka Ken, modeled after real Kyokushin karate founder Masutatsu Oyama, the series depicts post-war karate training, international duels with rival schools, and friendship/rivalry. Kajiwara's dramatic storytelling and stoic spirituality made it a landmark Japanese martial arts anime. Co-directed by Osamu Dezaki and Ryosuke Takahashi. 47 episodes.
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Songs
| Type | Song | Vocals | Lyrics | Composer | Arranger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OP | Ore wa Karate Chop da | Shigeru Katsumi | 梶原一騎 | 三木たかし | 三木たかし | |
| ED | Kimi wa Hito no Tame ni Shineru ka | Shigeru Katsumi | 梶原一騎 | 三木たかし | 三木たかし |