Sanshirou Sugata
main character
SPECIAL
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- special
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 70 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 10 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- June 8, 1981
- Season
- Spring 1981
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- TMS Entertainment
- Director
- Yasumi Mikamoto
- Original creator
- Tsuneo Tomita
- Music
- TALIZMAN
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 58/100
Estimated watch time
1h 10m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Judo73%Historical66%Male Protagonist60%Martial Arts60%Time Skip30%Educational20%Mixed Media20%
overview details
Synopsis
In the year 1882, Sanshirou comes to Tokyo seeking for a worthy martial arts teacher. There, he meets Yano - a judo master who single-handedly defeats 39 jujitsu practitioners. Extremely impressed by his skill, Sanshirou decides to become his disciple. Later, Sanshirou falls for Sayo Murai - a girl whose father is a martial arts instructor at the local police department; and he also has to face Higaki Gennosuke, a skilled jujitsu fighter and his greatest rival.
Should you watch Judo Story?
Judo Story has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 58/100 — 30% of 202 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 357 AniList users who started it, 7.6% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 297 have finished it.
At about 1 h 10 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Romance, Sports — especially judo, historical, male protagonist, martial arts.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tsuneo Tomita
- Director
- Yasumi Mikamoto
- Character design
- Monkey Punch
- Music
- TALIZMAN
Related entries
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Judo Story FAQ
How many episodes does Judo Story have?
Judo Story has 1 episodes of about 70 minutes each, roughly 1 h 10 min in total.
Is Judo Story finished?
Yes. Judo Story has finished airing — the final episode aired June 8, 1981.
Is there a season 2 of Judo Story?
No sequel is listed for Judo Story as of October 2026.
Is Judo Story based on a other source?
Yes. Judo Story adapts the other source by Tsuneo Tomita.
Who animated Judo Story?
Judo Story was animated by TMS Entertainment and directed by Yasumi Mikamoto.