Riki-Oh Saiga
main character
OVA
5.5
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- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 48 min
- Total watch time
- 48 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- June 25, 1989
- Season
- Summer 1989
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Magic Bus
- Director
- Satoshi Dezaki
- Original creator
- Tetsuya Saruwatari, Masahiko Takajou
- Music
- Yuuki Nakajima
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 55/100
- Also known as
- Riki-Oh, Riki-Oh: The Wall of Hell, Riki-Oh: The Walls of Hell
- Score across sites
- 5.95/10
Estimated watch time
0h 48m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Super Power79%Prison79%Revenge79%Male Protagonist60%Primarily Male Cast20%Primarily Adult Cast20%Shounen10%
overview details
Synopsis
A Retelling of the prison arc of the manga RIKI-OH! The story follows Saiga Riki-Oh, a young man blessed with inhuman strength. After taking revenge against a yakuza boss who was responsible for the death of his girlfriend, he ends up in a maximum security prison owned by a private organization. The prison is divided into four blocks, each run by a member of prisoners known as the Gang of Four. The first member is a tattooed knife wielder known as Hai that runs his block in a mafia style family system. The second member is a giant man (known as Tarzan in the live action) with incredible strength. The third member is a effeminate fighter named Huang Chaun that is growing Opium in the prison. The final member is a small man that use sewing needles as his weapons.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Riki-Oh: Toukatsu Jigoku?
Only if you enjoy action, especially stories with super power, prison, revenge.
Reception is lukewarm: 55/100 on AniList, with 18% of 617 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 2.7% of viewers drop it.
At about 48 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.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tetsuya Saruwatari
- Original creator
- Masahiko Takajou
- Director
- Satoshi Dezaki
- Character design
- Yasuhiro Seo
- Music
- Yuuki Nakajima
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Riki-Oh: Toukatsu Jigoku is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Riki-Oh 2: Horobi no Ko (1990)
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Riki-Oh: Toukatsu Jigoku FAQ
How many episodes does Riki-Oh: Toukatsu Jigoku have?
Riki-Oh: Toukatsu Jigoku has 1 episodes of about 48 minutes each, roughly 48 minutes in total.
Is Riki-Oh: Toukatsu Jigoku finished?
Yes. Riki-Oh: Toukatsu Jigoku has finished airing — the final episode aired June 25, 1989.
Is there a season 2 of Riki-Oh: Toukatsu Jigoku?
Yes — the story continues in Riki-Oh 2: Horobi no Ko (1990).
Where do I start Riki-Oh: Toukatsu Jigoku?
Start here: Riki-Oh: Toukatsu Jigoku is the first entry, followed by Riki-Oh 2: Horobi no Ko.
Is Riki-Oh: Toukatsu Jigoku based on a manga?
Yes. Riki-Oh: Toukatsu Jigoku adapts the manga by Tetsuya Saruwatari.
Who animated Riki-Oh: Toukatsu Jigoku?
Riki-Oh: Toukatsu Jigoku was animated by Magic Bus and directed by Satoshi Dezaki.