Kenichi Kokuhou
main character
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6.0
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 14, 1988 – September 19, 1988
- Season
- Spring 1988
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio Pierrot
- Director
- Osamu Kobayashi
- Original creator
- Tadashi Satou
- Music
- Kouji Makaino
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 60/100
Estimated watch time
9h 36m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen79%Slapstick79%School79%Surreal Comedy79%Ensemble Cast79%Chibi40%Animals20%Meta20%
TVFINISHED1988 SPRING6.0 / 10 AniList score
The Burning Wild Man
燃える! お兄さん• Moeru! Onii-san
Synopsis
When Kenichi Kokuhou was a small boy, he was lost in the mountains and never found. However, unknown to anyone, Kenichi has been brought up by his foster father in the wild. When Kenichi becomes 15 years old, his foster father tells him the truth about his background. As he finds out, Kenichi decides to go to a civilized society where his parents live. Everything Kenichi experiences in the town is a series of surprise and wonder. His family is delighted to see their son alive, but shocked at the fact that he has become wild and different from other children. And now, his new life is about to begin. His wild attitude and physical toughness cause various problems in the town. Kenichi has his own way to handle things, but it is too different for the most people to understand what he is up to. Can he get used to life in the town?
Should you watch The Burning Wild Man?
The Burning Wild Man has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 60/100 — 43% of 200 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 392 AniList users who started it, 13.8% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 242 have finished it.
At about 9 h 36 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially shounen, slapstick, school, surreal comedy.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tadashi Satou
- Director
- Osamu Kobayashi
- Series composition
- Kenji Terada
- Character design
- Michishiro Yamada
- Music
- Kouji Makaino
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Moeru! Onii-san (OVA)
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The Burning Wild Man FAQ
How many episodes does The Burning Wild Man have?
The Burning Wild Man has 24 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 9 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Burning Wild Man?
About 9 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is The Burning Wild Man finished?
Yes. The Burning Wild Man has finished airing — the final episode aired September 19, 1988.
Is there a season 2 of The Burning Wild Man?
No sequel is listed for The Burning Wild Man as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is The Burning Wild Man based on a manga?
Yes. The Burning Wild Man adapts the manga by Tadashi Satou.
Who animated The Burning Wild Man?
The Burning Wild Man was animated by Studio Pierrot and directed by Osamu Kobayashi.