“Kiichi must defend Nanshin Shadow style against a vengeful pro-wrestler seeking to erase the martial art.”
Shootfighter Tekken
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Synopsis
Kiichi must defend Nanshin Shadow style against a vengeful pro-wrestler seeking to erase the martial art.
Years ago there was an underground match between Pro Wrestling and Nanshin Shadow Stlye (a secret and deadly form of martial arts) to see which form of martial arts was dominant, The Nanshin Shadow style came out victorious in the battle. Now in the present, the man who was defending Pro-Wrestling is back and is out to destroy Nanshin Shadow style in any way he can; however, it is now up to Kiichi, the son of the previous victor to defend the name of Nanshin Shadow style and it is his job to keep it from being completely erased from existance. (Source: ANN)
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Running avg · Jan 2016 → Jan 2020
- 6 “For starters let me say besides watching this series over and over again. I have to be honest here. READ THE MANGA that's all I have to say first of the characters are pretty bland for the most...”
- 5 “There are few things quite like professional wrestling. It combines the athleticism of a sport with larger than life drama. It also tends to get silly and sometimes just plain weird. Many people...”
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- Format 3 × 47′ eps × min
- Total runtime 2h 21m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2002 – Apr 2002
- Source Ova media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-2567 catalog
Produced by
- Omnibus Promotion Producer
Licensed by
- Central Park Media Licensor