Ring Ni Kakero

Name: Ring Ni Kakero
Director: Hiroshi Ikehata
Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure
Released: 2004-10-06
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Masakazu Morita, Rie Tanaka, Mami Kingetsu, Takeshi Kusao, Hideo Ishikawa

リングにかけろ

AnimeJapanese anime

Year: 2004
Country: JP
Language: ja
Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure
Runtime: 25 min
Rating: 7.8/10
Status: Ended
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 36
Specials: 1
Director: Hiroshi Ikehata

Plot Overview

Kiku and Ryuji take over their late father’s ambition of becoming a boxing champion. As his sister trains him, Ryuji progresses physically and mentally and he finally meets his destined rival, Jun.

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Director

HIHiroshi Ikehata

Cast & Key Characters

Masakazu MoritaTakane Ryûji

Rie TanakaTakane Kiku

Mami KingetsuKawai Takako

Takeshi KusaoKatori Ishimatsu

Hideo IshikawaShinatora Kazuki

Hiroshi KamiyaKawai Takeshi

Ryotaro OkiayuKenzaki Jun

Fumiko InoueShinatora Futaba

Mika Doi

Masami KurumadaMasami Kurumada / Himself (voice)

Writers

HSHideki Shirane

Masami Kurumada

Production

Toei Animation Malpaso Productions tv asahi

Season & Episode Breakdown

Specials 1 episode

1 Pilot 2004-02-14

Season 1 12 episodes

1 Youth that Shines 2004-10-06
2 Goodbye, the Golden Fist 2004-10-13
3 Thy name is Boomerang 2004-10-20
4 Champion Carnival begins 2004-10-27
5 Groan! The Boomerang Hook 2004-11-03
6 Rolling Thunder 2004-11-10
7 Tomorrow 2004-11-17
8 A Man's Determination 2004-11-24
9 Thunder and Boomerang 2004-12-01
10 Gong of Fate 2004-12-08
11 Navigation to Victory 2004-12-15
12 Formation! Golden Japan Jr. 2004-12-15

Japan vs. USA Chapter 12 episodes

When Ryuji’s ambition starts to go beyond borders, he aims to be world champion. Will Ryuji’s signature “Boomerang Hook” defeat the American Shaft’s “Black Screw”?

1 Start! Golden Japan Jr. 2006-04-06
2 Under the Oath of the Flag 2006-04-13
3 Taking the Field! Fighting Champion 2006-04-20
4 Having Spirit in the Fist 2006-04-27
5 Pierce Through the Storm! 2006-05-04
6 Temptation! The Demon's Eyes 2006-05-11
7 Run and Climb Up the Musical Scale! 2006-05-18
8 Natural Born Madness 2006-05-25
9 Fierce Tiger, Go Wild 2006-06-01
10 Superstar 2006-06-08
11 Black Flash 2006-06-15
12 And So the Boy Flaps to the World 2006-06-22

Shadow Chapter 6 episodes

A shady boxing organization known as the Shadow Clan issues a written challenge to the Japan Jr. Team in order to carry out its agenda. Assassins await Ryuji when he enters the Shadow Clan’s tower in an attempt to rescue Kiku, who has been abducted. Thus begins the final showdown between the Golden Japan Jr. Team and the Shadow Clan.

1 The Shadow Clan 2010-04-02
2 The Tower Of Shadow 2010-04-09
3 Gathered Again! Golden Japan Jr. 2010-04-16
4 Bloody Fight! Thousand Miles' Slope 2010-04-23
5 The Leader Appears 2010-04-30
6 Farewell Shadow 2010-05-07

World Tournament Chapter 6 episodes

As the curtain rises on the Junior Boxing World Tournament, a grand conflict unfolds between Ryuji’s team and champions from many nations. A life and death struggle begins, with the title of World’s Strongest on the line. Which country’s flag will end up flying higher than the rest?

1 His Name is Square! 2011-04-10
2 The Marvelous France 2011-04-17
3 Vollkommenheit 2011-04-24
4 Hero VS Genius 2011-05-01
5 The Flag of Oath 2011-05-08
6 Farewell, Gold Japan Jr. 2011-05-15

Critical Reception & Ratings

Ring Ni Kakero is rated 7.8 out of 10 by viewers — 4 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Ring Ni Kakero about?

Kiku and Ryuji take over their late father’s ambition of becoming a boxing champion. As his sister trains him, Ryuji progresses physically and mentally and he finally meets his destined rival, Jun.

How many seasons and episodes does Ring Ni Kakero have?

4 seasons and 36 episodes.

Is Ring Ni Kakero still airing, and will there be another season?

This series has ended. It finished after 4 seasons and 36 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 19, 2026.

Who stars in Ring Ni Kakero?

Masakazu Morita, Rie Tanaka, Mami Kingetsu, Takeshi Kusao, Hideo Ishikawa, Hiroshi Kamiya.

Who is the director of Ring Ni Kakero?

Hiroshi Ikehata.

When was Ring Ni Kakero released?

2004.

Where can I watch Ring Ni Kakero?

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