Sanada Ikkyuu
main character
TV
5.4
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 10, 1978 – October 23, 1978
- Season
- Spring 1978
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Hiroshi Fukutomi
- Original creator
- Shinji Mizushima
- Music
- Toyohisa Araki
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 54/100
Estimated watch time
10h 24m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
School79%Baseball60%
overview details
Synopsis
High-school student Ikkyuu knows nothing about baseball, but his talents are recognized by the manager of the baseball club, and he takes up this enchanting sport. While his ignorance of the game leads him to make many mistakes, Ikkyuu - who is in fact a descendant of ninja - displays his superhuman abilities and leads the team to the High School Baseball Championships. (Source: Nippon Animation)
Should you watch Ikkyuu-san?
Ikkyuu-san has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 54/100.
Of the 217 AniList users who started it, 27.6% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 118 have finished it.
At about 10 h 24 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Sports — especially school, baseball.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shinji Mizushima
- Director
- Hiroshi Fukutomi
- Character design
- Sadayoshi Tominaga
- Character design
- Toshiyuki Honda
- Music
- Toyohisa Araki
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Ikkyuu-san FAQ
How many episodes does Ikkyuu-san have?
Ikkyuu-san has 26 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Ikkyuu-san?
About 10 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Ikkyuu-san finished?
Yes. Ikkyuu-san has finished airing — the final episode aired October 23, 1978.
Is there a season 2 of Ikkyuu-san?
No sequel is listed for Ikkyuu-san as of October 2026.
Is Ikkyuu-san based on a manga?
No. Ikkyuu-san is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.