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Judo Boy

Series Overview

Sanshiro, a teenage martial artist, trains in the Kurenai School of Jiujitsu and searches for his father's killer. Accompanying Sanshiro is an orphaned boy named Kenbo and his pet dog Boke. Sanshiro's only clue to his father's murderer is a glass eye left on the scene of the crime, suggesting that his father's murderer was one-eyed.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
Fuji TV
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 26 Episodes

24 min per episode

Air Date Window

1969 – 1969

Premiered: Wed, Apr 2, 1969

Created By
Tatsuo YoshidaTatsuo Yoshida

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Sep 24, 1969

Season 1, Episode 26: “Beautiful Girl with a Hidden Sword”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ippei Kuri

Screenplay & Story

Jinzo Toriumi

Department Leadership Roster

Ippei Kuri

Ippei Kuri

Director

Jinzo Toriumi

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judo Boy

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What is Judo Boy about?

Sanshiro, a teenage martial artist, trains in the Kurenai School of Jiujitsu and searches for his father's killer. Accompanying Sanshiro is an orphaned boy named Kenbo and his pet dog Boke. Sanshiro's only clue to his father's murderer is a glass eye left on the scene of the crime, suggesting that his father's murderer was one-eyed.

How many seasons does Judo Boy have?

Judo Boy comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Judo Boy?

Key cast members in Judo Boy include Ikuo Nishikawa, Azumato Kenbo, Kenji Utsumi, Hiroshi Otake.

Who created or directed Judo Boy?

Judo Boy was developed and directed by Ippei Kuri.