Noboru Takizawa
main character
OVA
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 46 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- May 21, 1991
- Season
- Spring 1991
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- GAINAX
- Director
- Katsuhiko Nishijima
- Original creator
- Kazuhiko Shimamoto
- Music
- Kouhei Tanaka
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 65/100
- Also known as
- Blazing Transfer Student, honoten
- Score across sites
- 6.44/10
Estimated watch time
0h 46m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Parody100%Boxing88%Slapstick85%Primarily Teen Cast79%Shounen74%Male Protagonist74%School73%Bullying72%Love Triangle60%Martial Arts60%
overview details
Synopsis
Transfer student Takisawa Noboru quickly learns that all disputes at his new school are settled in the boxing ring. Now he finds himself in a series of showdowns with the local top dog, Ibuki Saburo, for the love and respect of the beautiful Yukari. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Honoo no Tenkousei?
Probably, if you enjoy action, comedy and sports, especially stories with parody, boxing, slapstick.
Reception is positive but mixed: 65/100 on AniList, with 30% of 1.8K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #3 highest-rated anime of 1991.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 1.9% of viewers drop it.
At about 46 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
2 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kazuhiko Shimamoto
- Director
- Katsuhiko Nishijima
- Character design
- Yuuji Moriyama
- Music
- Kouhei Tanaka
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
- ED1“Yumemiru Kimochi ~Dreaming Heart~” · eps 1
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Honoo no Tenkousei FAQ
How many episodes does Honoo no Tenkousei have?
Honoo no Tenkousei has 2 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 46 minutes in total.
Is Honoo no Tenkousei finished?
Yes. Honoo no Tenkousei has finished airing — the final episode aired May 21, 1991.
Is there a season 2 of Honoo no Tenkousei?
No sequel is listed for Honoo no Tenkousei as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Honoo no Tenkousei based on a manga?
Yes. Honoo no Tenkousei adapts the manga by Kazuhiko Shimamoto.
Who animated Honoo no Tenkousei?
Honoo no Tenkousei was animated by GAINAX and directed by Katsuhiko Nishijima.
Who sings the opening of Honoo no Tenkousei?
The opening, "Honoo no Tenkousei", is performed by an uncredited artist.