KENGAN ASHURA
Underground gladiator fights for corporate dominance
About KENGAN ASHURA
Released: 2019
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 3 Seasons
Cast
Tatsuhisa Suzuki, Cho, Jouji Nakata, Yumi Uchiyama, Hayato Kaneko, Tetsu Inada, Yasuyuki Kase, Junya Enoki, Daisuke Namikawa, Ryuzo Hasuike, Megumi Ogata, Akira Ishida, Soichiro Hoshi, Hiroshi Shirokuma, Koji Yusa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Nobuyuki Hiyama, Daisuke Ono, Katsuki Murase, Noriyuki Kawamoto, Chiharu Sawashiro, Takanori Hoshino, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Kenjiro Tsuda, Daichu Mizushima, Rikiya Koyama, Taiten Kusunoki, Chado Horii, Kazuya Ichijo, Akio Otsuka, Tessho Genda, Yusuke Hoshino, Naomi Kusumi, Kenta Miyake, Atsushi Ono, Toshiyuki Morikawa
About KENGAN ASHURA
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About
KENGAN ASHURA is a 2019 action anime television series based on the manga of the same name written by Yabako Sandrovich and illustrated by Daromeon. The show is set in an alternate Japan, where underground fights between corporate representatives known as "Kengan" fighters determine the outcomes of business disputes. The story mainly focuses on a character named Tokita Ohma, who becomes a Kengan fighter and engages in intense battles against various opponents to climb the ranks of the underground fighting world.
Making / Production
The TV show KENGAN ASHURA was produced by the animation studio Larx Entertainment. The series was directed by Seiji Kishi and written by Makoto Uezu. It premiered on July 31, 2019, and concluded on October 31, 2019, with a total of 24 episodes.
Actors
- Tatsuhisa Suzuki as Tokita Ohma - He portrayed the main protagonist, Tokita Ohma, a skilled fighter with the ability to use the "Niko Style" martial arts technique.
- Cho as Nogi Hideki - He played the role of Nogi Hideki, the chairman of the Kengan Association.
- Aleks Le as Edward Wu - He provided the voice for Edward Wu, a powerful Kengan fighter from China.
- Hayato Kaneda as Gaolang Wongsawat - He portrayed Gaolang Wongsawat, a Thai boxer and Kengan fighter.
- Makoto Furukawa as Cosmo Imai - He played Cosmo Imai, a young Kengan fighter skilled in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The KENGAN ASHURA manga series was serialized from 2012 to 2018 in Shogakukan's Ura Sunday digital manga magazine.
- The TV show adaptation closely follows the events and characters of the manga, providing fans with a faithful adaptation of the source material.
- The fight scenes in KENGAN ASHURA are known for their fast-paced action, intense choreography, and dynamic animation.
- The story of KENGAN ASHURA explores themes of power, determination, and the lengths people are willing to go for success.
Awards
No awards have been recorded for KENGAN ASHURA as of now.
Quotes
- "Power is everything. Without power, you won't be able to protect anyone." - Tokita Ohma
- "In this world, winners are everything, even if they are wrong." - Nogi Hideki
- "The only justice in this world is the one that comes out on top." - Edward Wu
Music / Soundtrack
- Opening Theme: "KING & ASHLEY" by MY FIRST STORY
- Ending Theme: "Born This Way" by BAD HOP
About KENGAN ASHURA
Kengan Ashura is a brutal action-packed anime series, featuring gladiator enterprises settling business disputes through deadly combat.
