Ken Asuka
main character
TV
5.8
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 47
- Episode length
- 20 min
- Total watch time
- 15 h 40 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 3, 1973 – September 25, 1974
- Season
- Fall 1973
- Source
- Manga
- Director
- Osamu Dezaki, Eiji Okabe
- Original creator
- Ikki Kajiwara
- Music
- Mitsuru Kotani
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 58/100
Estimated watch time
15h 40m
⚡ 10 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen79%Martial Arts73%Male Protagonist60%Yakuza50%Boxing40%Wrestling40%Judo40%Time Skip20%Biographical20%Delinquents20%
TVFINISHED1973 FALL5.8 / 10 AniList score
Karate Master
空手バカ一代• Karate Baka Ichidai
Synopsis
Based on Ooyama Masutatsu's early years. After having survived the war as a Kamikaze pilot, Ken goes on a path to become the strongest martial artist in the world. Fighting bears, bulls and countless other martial arts such as Muay Thai, Tai Chi and many more around the world.
Should you watch Karate Master?
Karate Master has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 58/100 — 43% of 175 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 392 AniList users who started it, 18.6% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 210 have finished it.
At roughly 15 h 40 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Drama — especially shounen, martial arts, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
47 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Ikki Kajiwara
- Director
- Osamu Dezaki
- Director
- Eiji Okabe
- Music
- Mitsuru Kotani
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Karate Baka Ichidai Pilot Eizou
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Karate Master FAQ
How many episodes does Karate Master have?
Karate Master has 47 episodes of about 20 minutes each, roughly 15 h 40 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Karate Master?
About 15 h 40 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 24 days; at one hour a day, about 16 days.
Is Karate Master finished?
Yes. Karate Master has finished airing — the final episode aired September 25, 1974.
Is there a season 2 of Karate Master?
No sequel is listed for Karate Master as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Karate Master based on a manga?
Yes. Karate Master adapts the manga by Ikki Kajiwara.
Where can I watch Karate Master?
Karate Master is listed on RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.