Ichirou Azuma
main character
TV
4.5
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 27
- Episode length
- 22 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 54 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 1, 1968 – September 30, 1968
- Season
- Spring 1968
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Taku Sugiyama
- Original creator
- Noboru Kawasaki
- Music
- Hiroki Tamaki
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 45/100
Estimated watch time
9h 54m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Foreign79%Shounen79%Wrestling60%Achromatic60%
overview details
Synopsis
Ichirou Azuma, a young amateur wrestler, wants to participate in the Olympics Games in Mexico. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Animal 1?
Animal 1 has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 45/100.
Of the 245 AniList users who started it, 24.9% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 143 have finished it.
At about 9 h 54 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Sports — especially foreign, shounen, wrestling, achromatic.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
27 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Noboru Kawasaki
- Director
- Taku Sugiyama
- Music
- Hiroki Tamaki
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Animal 1 FAQ
How many episodes does Animal 1 have?
Animal 1 has 27 episodes of about 22 minutes each, roughly 9 h 54 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Animal 1?
About 9 h 54 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 14 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Animal 1 finished?
Yes. Animal 1 has finished airing — the final episode aired September 30, 1968.
Is there a season 2 of Animal 1?
No sequel is listed for Animal 1 as of October 2026.
Is Animal 1 based on a manga?
No. Animal 1 is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.