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“12-year-old martial arts champion Kizuna faces endless challengers after winning tournament and paying off grandfather's debt.”
Kizuna Ichigeki
キズナ 一撃
6.52
7,574 rank · 6,610 viewers · 3 favorites
Comedy
Sports
Combat Sports
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Synopsis
12-year-old martial arts champion Kizuna faces endless challengers after winning tournament and paying off grandfather's debt.
Shortly after winning the World Martial Arts Tournament and using the winnings to pay off her grandfather's one hundred million yen debt, a reporter shows up on Kizuna Todoroki's doorstep. Impressed that such a young girl was able to defeat the 10-year reigning champion, the reporter wants to interview Kizuna for a piece on her and the Wadachi Ju-ken school of martial arts founded by Kizuna's grandfather. However, before the interview can end, challengers begin to appear at the Todoroki household. After hearing that Kizuna is only 12, they hope to defeat her before her 13th birthday to usurp her position as the world champion. As dozens of challengers appear, Kizuna struggles to bring them all down, while the reporter learns more about the Todoroki family.
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Community consensus
Derived from 2 sampled reviews
7.5
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What 2 viewers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 7.5
mode 7
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7 “This project stands out as a vibrant and fun experience, bolstered by a unique, sketchy art style that perfectly complements the silly tone and varied martial arts choreography. However, the...”
- 8 “Kizuna Ichigeki is a highly enjoyable, lighthearted watch featuring vibrant colors, well-executed fight scenes, and an exceptional soundtrack that perfectly captures the intensity and tone of the...”
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Watch Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Kizuna Ichigeki begins and ends here.
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- Format 1 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 0h 24m all episodes
- Aired Mar 2011 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated G All Ages
- Ref. BS-6010 catalog
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- Imagine Producer