Ouma Tokita
main character
ONA
7.3
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- web series (ONA)
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 5 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 31, 2019
- Season
- Summer 2019
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Larx Entertainment
- Director
- Seiji Kishi
- Original creator
- Yabako Sandrovich
- Music
- Yasuharu Takanashi
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 73/100
Estimated watch time
5h
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Martial Arts93%Full CGI86%Ensemble Cast73%Male Protagonist68%Primarily Male Cast63%Super Power53%
overview details
Synopsis
Since the Edo periods of Japan, gladiator arenas exist in certain areas. In these arenas, wealthy business owners and merchants hire gladiators to fight in unarmed combat where winner takes all. Toki Taouma, nicknamed "Ashura", joins these arenas and devastates his opponents. His spectacular ability to crush his enemies catches the attention of the big business owners, including the Nogi Group chairman, Nogi Hideki. (Source: MangaHelpers)
Should you watch KENGAN ASHURA Part I?
KENGAN ASHURA Part I has been well received, with an average AniList score of 73/100 — 50% of 20,088 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #13 highest-rated anime of 2019, and #2 most popular anime of 2019 on AniList.
Of the 37.7K AniList users who started it, 3.8% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 32.5K have finished it.
At about 5 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Sports — especially martial arts, full cgi, ensemble cast, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yabako Sandrovich
- Director
- Seiji Kishi
- Series composition
- Makoto Uezu
- Character design
- Kazuaki Morita
- Music
- Yasuharu Takanashi
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. KENGAN ASHURA Part I is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: KENGAN ASHURA Part II (2019)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“KING & ASHLEY” by MY FIRST STORY
Endings (1)
- ED1“Born This Way” · eps 2-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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KENGAN ASHURA Part I FAQ
How many episodes does KENGAN ASHURA Part I have?
KENGAN ASHURA Part I has 12 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch KENGAN ASHURA Part I?
About 5 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is KENGAN ASHURA Part I finished?
Yes. KENGAN ASHURA Part I has finished airing — the final episode aired July 31, 2019.
Is there a season 2 of KENGAN ASHURA Part I?
Yes — the story continues in KENGAN ASHURA Part II (2019).
Where do I start KENGAN ASHURA Part I?
Start here: KENGAN ASHURA Part I is the first entry, followed by KENGAN ASHURA Part II.
Is KENGAN ASHURA Part I based on a manga?
Yes. KENGAN ASHURA Part I adapts the manga by Yabako Sandrovich.
Who animated KENGAN ASHURA Part I?
KENGAN ASHURA Part I was animated by Larx Entertainment and directed by Seiji Kishi.
Who sings the opening of KENGAN ASHURA Part I?
The opening, "KING & ASHLEY", is performed by MY FIRST STORY.
Where can I watch KENGAN ASHURA Part I?
KENGAN ASHURA Part I is listed on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.