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Name: Karate Master
Genre: Animation & Cartoon
Released: October 3, 1973
Cast: Nobuo Tanaka, Tamio Ôki, Osamu Katô

1973
1 Season
0.0 (10)

Karate Master is a classic martial arts show that was produced from 1973 to 1974. The series is a TMS production and it tells the story of a young man who is passionate about karate and is striving to become a master in the art form. The series was broadcasted in Japan and many other countries in Asia, but it also gained a following in other parts of the world due to its exciting action scenes and compelling storyline.

The show follows the life of Kazuya Miyuki, a young man with a heart full of karate. He dreams of becoming a master in the art and devotes all his time and energy to honing his skills. Kazuya is determined to achieve his goal, but he faces a lot of challenges along the way. He has to endure tough training sessions, fight against formidable opponents, and overcome personal setbacks that threaten his progress.

In the first episode of Karate Master, Kazuya joins a local karate tournament but is defeated in the finals by a skilled fighter named Ryoichi. After the loss, Kazuya seeks the help of a retired karate master named Yamada to train him and teach him new techniques. Yamada agrees to mentor Kazuya, and over time, he helps him develop his skills and become a formidable fighter himself.

Throughout the series, Kazuya is tested both physically and mentally. He has to overcome obstacles in his training, fight his way through tough tournaments, and deal with personal issues that affect his performance in the ring. Despite the challenges, Kazuya never gives up, and he strives to become the best karate master he can be.

One of the show's main themes is the importance of hard work and dedication. Kazuya works tirelessly to improve his skills, and his passion for karate is what drives him forward. The show also highlights the importance of mentors in the journey to becoming a master. Yamada plays a crucial role in Kazuya's development, and his guidance and wisdom help Kazuya become a better fighter.

Another notable aspect of Karate Master is its focus on the different styles of karate. Throughout the series, viewers are exposed to various techniques and styles of the martial arts, including Shotokan, Goju Ryu, and Shito Ryu. The show explores the differences between these styles and how they can be used to gain an advantage in a fight.

Karate Master is also known for its high-quality action scenes. The fights are intense, fast-paced, and well-choreographed. The show's creators put a lot of effort into making the fights look realistic and exciting, and it shows in the final product. The action scenes are a highlight of the series, and they are sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

In conclusion, Karate Master is a must-watch for anyone who is a fan of martial arts shows and movies. The series has everything you could ask for in a good martial arts show: great fights, a compelling storyline, and characters you care about. It is a classic show that has stood the test of time and is definitely worth watching.

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Seasons

47. To the World Once Again

September 25, 1974

After defeating the Tai Chi fighters, Asuka realizes he strength is no longer what it was, and continues to train by himself on Mount Minobu. However, Yahachi, a Shaolin master who also lives on the mountain, discovers Asuka's weakness.

46. Tai Chi That Summons a Storm

September 18, 1974

Four strange men show up at the dojo while Asuka is away. The men turn out to be Tai Chi fighters, who command great destructive powers using their Tai Chi moves. The four men attack Asuka, who is training by himself on Mount Minobu. Four against one.

45. The Apprentice of Street Fight Karate

September 11, 1974

After returning to Japan, Asuka opens a small dojo and pours his passion into training his apprentices. However, an incident rattles Asuka's heart. A young apprentice named Takatsu starts a fight against the town yakuza.

44. His First Defeat

September 4, 1974

On his way back to Japan, Asuka stops in Hong Kong. He meets Old Man Chen, a Chinese martial artist and requests a bout. The moment they face each other, Asuka is certain he can defeat him with one strike.

43. The Rewards of Friendship

August 28, 1974

Rogovski proudly boasts his win and lets his guard down when Asuka makes a comeback strike. Asuka believes he's won, but Rogovski uses his Giant Swing for the win. Asuka escapes certain death, but Kaiser threatens to keep Asuka as an underground wrestler.

42. The Invincible King Rogovski

August 21, 1974

Kaiser points a gun at Asuka, who refuses to relent to his pressure, and forces him to take part in an underground wrestling match. Asuka is stunned by the fierce battle where fighters' lives are truly at stake.

41. An Invitation from Hell Wrestling

August 14, 1974

After learning Asuka's strength, Joe Brad suggests he take part in Hell Wrestling at a nightclub. Asuka realizes Hell Wrestling is just a show using fake blood and enrages Kaiser, the boss of the entertainment world.

40. A Duel With Savate!

August 7, 1974

Ken Asuka flies to France after an invitation by Joe Brad, a man who enjoys watching martial arts bouts from all over the world. While stunned by France's traditional martial art, Savate, and its kicks, Asuka fearlessly challenges a Savate fighter.

39. Destroy the Fake Karate!

July 31, 1974

After reading the newspaper article, "Tony Jack defeats Ken Asuka," Asuka, shaking with anger, returns to the US to learn the truth.

38. The Human Windmill Capoeira

July 24, 1974

Asuka heads to Brazil when Handa, a wealthy Japanese farm owner, asks him to teach his staff karate. However, there's a man who is hostile towards Asuka Karate at the farm. O'Hara, a Brazilian Capoeira fighter, suddenly does a handstand and attacks Asuka.

37. The Terrifying Technique, the Maori Sickle

July 3, 1974

Ken Asuka travels to New Zealand to meet Chief Upol of the Maori people, who is said to use a sickle similar to a boomerang. Once there, Asuka enters the Lumberjack Competition, part of the Easter Parade festivities.

36. The Praying Mantis Glimmers in the Moonlight

June 26, 1974

After learning about Pencak Silat, a Balinese martial art that uses two swords, Ken Asuka flies to Bali. However, he learns that mixed martial art bouts are forbidden in Bali.

35. The Blade of Revenge

June 19, 1974

Somvan, a troubled boy, tramples all over Asuka's feelings by gambling on his match against the Black Cobra. Not only that, Somvan steals the boxing gloves Asuka gives to Saeki as a gift.

34. The Thousand Legged Demon

June 12, 1974

In terms of kicks, Asuka and the Black Cobra, the King of Muay Thai, are equal in speed and power. It's thought the match would be won by a razor thin victory. However, Asuka struggles with wearing gloves for the first time

33. The Fearsome Muay Thai

June 5, 1974

A man representing Muay Thai, thought to be the strongest martial art on Earth, sends Ken Asuka an official challenge. With his fighting spirit ignited, Ken Asuka travels to Thailand. However, two brothers, who wish to rule the Muay Thai world once more

32. A Deadly Battle With Boxing

May 29, 1974

After defeating the Red Scorpion, a former boxer, Asuka challenges Henry Arthur, a first rate heavyweight boxer. Asuka takes on Arthur head on, despite his dynamite punch that can kill him with one hit.

31. The Red Scorpion of Terror

May 22, 1974

The Red Scorpion, who defeated Rikidozan with one punch, gloats about being the karate killer. To defend karate's honor, Asuka courageously challenges him!

30. Killer Move! The Scorpion Punch

May 15, 1974

Tam Rice, the man with the Scorpion Punch is plotting to stop Rikidozan's winning streak. To strengthen his karate chop, Rikidozan asks Asuka to be his coach after learning the power of Asuka Karate.

29. Karate Chop! Rikidozan

May 8, 1974

After being rescued, Togo flies to Hawaii with Asuka and Igarashi to arrange a match. However, the local promoter gives Togo the cold shoulder, and Igarashi collapses from exhaustion.

28. Karate Versus the Gangsters' Guns

May 1, 1974

Asuka and Igarashi, who defied Great Togo's orders and won the fixed match, are surrounded by a group of mysterious men armed with pistols and rifles. Asuka barely escapes certain death, but their safety is short-lived.

27. The Monster! Great Togo

April 24, 1974

To encourage Toshio and the nikkei, Asuka invites them to his next match. Covered in blood, Asuka and Igarashi sink their opponents into the mat. The joyful nikkei toss them into the air to celebrate.

26. Powerful Opponent! The Bouncer Wrestler

April 17, 1974

Todd Wakamatsu, now spurred by revenge, resorts to an even dirtier tactic. Determined to make Asuka lose his match, Todd drugs Asuka at a rest stop in the desert. Meanwhile, Toshio, a young Japanese-American boy with a sad past, does something unexpected.

25. The Beginning of an Endless Journey

April 10, 1974

The Executioner's Neck Hang digs into Asuka's neck. Asuka desperately tries to escape, but his punches cut through the air in vain. Asuka tries to cheat death, and finds a split-second opening to strike!

24. The Evil Executioner

April 3, 1974

Todd chose the Executioner, a first-rate heel who has killed two people in the ring as Asuka's opponent. Meanwhile, Asuka saves Katherine, who is now wanted by the FBI.

23. The Man With the Hand of God!

March 20, 1974

The FBI invites Asuka to be their karate coach. However, even amongst the FBI, there are men who are suspicious of Asuka's skill and challenge him. Snyder is enraged when Asuka says he'll fight him with only one finger.

22. The Desperate Escape

March 3, 1974

Surrounded by a mob of angry Americans and with no hope of escaping, Asuka surrenders himself. However, amidst the attacking mob, a little boy gets caught up in the chaos. Meanwhile, the crowd lynches Igarashi and Todd.

21. Get Ken!

March 6, 1974

Despite being ill, Asuka defeats a wrestler known as the Red-Headed Killer in his first US match. However, a black wrestler known as the Human Crane stands before him! As the crowd chants, "Kill the Jap," the Human Crane's steel-like arm captures Asuka!

20. The Red-Headed Killer

February 27, 1974

Along with Todd Wakamatsu and Joe Igarashi, Ken Asuka finally flies to the US. However, Todd Wakamatsu, the ruthless promoter, orders Asuka to fight as soon as they arrive, despite him being sick on the plane.

19. Take Flight! The Worldâ' Strongest Man

February 20, 1974

To resume his atonement, Ken Asuka returns to the farm settlement where the bitterly cold winds from Akagi Mountain pass through. However, the villagers who think ill of Asuka and the Nishina family plot to steal their land.

18. The Messenger from Hell

February 13, 1974

Asuka returns to Tokyo and Todd Wakamatsu, a Japanese-American promoter, attempts to convince him to try his karate overseas. After quitting karate, Asuka is conflicted.

17. The Karate Fighter Who Quit Karate

January 30, 1974

Although it was in self-defense, Ken Asuka killed a man. To atone for his sins, he abandons karate and heads to Akagi Mountain, where Nishina's family live. Nishina's father, Yahichi targets Asuka to avenge his son.

16. The Fist That Became a Weapon

January 23, 1974

After losing Shogo Ariake, his beloved apprentice, Asuka spent his days drinking away his sorrows. Although it began as something trifling, Asuka ends up having to fight a gangster known as Nishina, the Slasher.

15. Shogo Ariake Is Dead!

January 16, 1974

Ariake, who challenged the Senbukan, finally unleashes his might on the police! In tears, Ken Asuka tells Ariake at a secret meeting that he's expelled. Ariake, who loses all hope, goes on a drive with a girl and drives recklessly.

14. The Bloody Prison Break

January 9, 1974

Kato 7th Dan, dojo master of Senbukan, harshly criticizes Ken Asuka and his failed battle against a bear. While Asuka endures the criticism quietly, his apprentice, Shogo Ariake challenges the Senbukan.

13. Deadly Battle Against the Giant Bear

December 26, 1973

In his second challenge to become superhuman, Ken Asuka enters the arena to fight a brown bear. The cage door opens and the massive brown bear stands before him. The brown bear violently brings down its claws like a crane and hits Asuka.

12. Dodging the Blade of Terror

December 19, 1973

Ken Asuka travels to Hokkaido on his own to fight a bear. However, a mysterious shadow, full of menace, eerily creeps towards him. A blade swings down on Asuka! Asuka jumps and unleashes his punch! Before his battle against the bear, Asuka feels the heat.

11. Duel in the Emergency Stairway

December 12, 1973

Ken Asuka is training hard to fight a bear. However, Takebayashi, the Ogre Killer and disgraced judo fighter, who began working as a cabaret bouncer, challenges Asuka to a serious battle.

10. Endure, Endure, and Endure More

December 5, 1973

After a victorious battle against the fighting bull, Ken Asuka's actions take mysterious turn. Ken visits a judo dojo and allows himself to be thrown around by its students. Then one day, Takebayashi, a judo fighter known as the Ogre Killer, challenges As

9. Challenge Against the Raging Bull

November 28, 1973

By putting his life on the line against Raidengo, the top fighting bull, Ken Asuka takes the first steps in his quest of becoming superhuman. Creating a dust storm, Raidengo charges towards Asuka.

8. Beyond the Dojo Challenges

November 21, 1973

Karate mustn't merely become a dance. Ken Asuka, passionate about karate, engages in a match wearing protective gear. However, the difference in strength is too great. As days go by, Asuka begins to feel the loneliness of being the victor.

7. Empty Victory

November 14, 1973

Ken Asuka, who won the All-Japan Karate Championship is harshly criticized as a thug karate fighter and a mere animal who does karate. However, Shogo Ariake, a high school student, acknowledges Asuka's karate as the true form of karate.

6. The Wildness Within Explodes

November 7, 1973

Can a human strike truly break seventeen roof tiles? Ken Asuka, who entered the All-Japan Karate Championship, spars against Japan's best karate fighters one after another.

5. A New Departure

October 31, 1973

On a moonlight night, a determined voice echoes through the mountain. Asuka's bloody struggle to chop a rock continues. After descending the mountain, Asuka encounters a mysterious fisherman, who uses the Nukite karate move.

4. The Tengu and the Boy

October 24, 1973

Ken Asuka, who made the decision to become a karate master, began training at Kiyosumi Mountain in Boushu. However, his rigorous training was beyond anyone's imagination. Then, one day, a young boy came for Asuka's help.

3. Justice and Power, the Way of Karate

October 17, 1973

The underboss of the Chizakura Gang, swore revenge and is out to kill Ken Asuka. Meanwhile, amidst the chaos and fire ravaged ruins, Asuka finds himself straying further down the path of evil. Then, the machine gun fires its bullets towards Asuka!

2. The Tragic Bodyguard

October 10, 1973

Amidst the post-war chaos, the only thing Ken Asuka, the suicide soldier who failed to die, had left was karate. Hired as a bodyguard, Asuka unwillingly gets dragged into a gang's struggle for power.

1. Amidst the Ruins of Fire, His Karate Roars

October 3, 1973

Ken Asuka, the suicide soldier who failed to die, was struggling to find hope to live amidst the post-war chaos. Then one day, Asuka saves a persimmon shop owner and his daughter against a group of unruly American soldiers.

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