10/03/1973 - 09/25/1974 Finished
Karate Master (Karate Baka Ichidai)
Also known as: 空手バカ一代
Failed kamikaze pilot Ken Asuka becomes a rough, tough hooligan who settles all of his problems with karate, until he learns about the legendary swordsman Musashi Miyamoto in the novels of Eiji Yoshikawa. Resolving to live his life like Musashi, he begins to take karate more seriously. Based on a manga by Ikki Kajiwara and Jiro Tsunoda, itself inspired by the real life of Yasunobu Oyama, the founder of the "hard-knock" Kyokushin Karate school. (Source: The Anime Encyclopedia)
46
Total episodes
46
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 46 Filler episodes · 0
Related works
Related works and sequels
Standalone work
No sequel, prequel, or registered spin-off is linked to Karate Baka Ichidai. Its episode total belongs to this title alone.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
Karate Baka Ichidai has no filler episodes: all 46 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
46 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amidst the Ruins of Fire, His Karate Roars— | — | Canon |
| 2 | The Tragic Bodyguard— | — | Canon |
| 3 | Justice and Power, the Way of Karate— | — | Canon |
| 4 | The Tengu and the Boy— | — | Canon |
| 5 | A New Departure— | — | Canon |
| 6 | The Wildness Within Explodes— | — | Canon |
| 7 | Empty Victory— | — | Canon |
| 8 | Beyond the Dojo Challenges— | — | Canon |
| 9 | Challenge Against the Raging Bull— | — | Canon |
| 10 | Endure, Endure, and Endure More— | — | Canon |
| 11 | Duel in the Emergency Stairway— | — | Canon |
| 12 | Dodging the Blade of Terror— | — | Canon |
| 13 | Deadly Battle Against the Giant Bear— | — | Canon |
| 14 | The Bloody Prison Break— | — | Canon |
| 15 | Shogo Ariake Is Dead!— | — | Canon |
| 16 | The Fist That Became a Weapon— | — | Canon |
| 17 | The Karate Fighter Who Quit Karate— | — | Canon |
| 18 | The Messenger from Hell— | — | Canon |
| 19 | Take Flight! The World’s Strongest Man— | — | Canon |
| 20 | The Red-Headed Killer— | — | Canon |
| 21 | Get Ken!— | — | Canon |
| 22 | The Desperate Escape— | — | Canon |
| 23 | The Man With the Hand of God!— | — | Canon |
| 24 | The Evil Executioner— | — | Canon |
| 25 | The Beginning of an Endless Journey— | — | Canon |
| 26 | Powerful Opponent! The Bouncer Wrestler— | — | Canon |
| 27 | The Monster! Great Togo— | — | Canon |
| 28 | Karate Versus the Gangsters’ Guns— | — | Canon |
| 29 | Karate Chop! Rikidozan— | — | Canon |
| 30 | Killer Move! The Scorpion Punch— | — | Canon |
| 31 | The Red Scorpion of Terror— | — | Canon |
| 32 | A Deadly Battle With Boxing— | — | Canon |
| 33 | The Fearsome Muay Thai— | — | Canon |
| 34 | The Thousand Legged Demon— | — | Canon |
| 35 | The Blade of Revenge— | — | Canon |
| 36 | The Praying Mantis Glimmers in the Moonlight— | — | Canon |
| 37 | The Terrifying Technique, the Maori Sickle— | — | Canon |
| 38 | The Human Windmill Capoeira— | — | Canon |
| 39 | Destroy the Fake Karate!— | — | Canon |
| 40 | A Duel With Savate!— | — | Canon |
| 41 | An Invitation from Hell Wrestling— | — | Canon |
| 42 | The Invincible King Rogovski— | — | Canon |
| 43 | The Rewards of Friendship— | — | Canon |
| 44 | His First Defeat— | — | Canon |
| 45 | The Apprentice of Street Fight Karate— | — | Canon |
| 46 | Tai Chi That Summons a Storm— | — | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Karate Baka Ichidai have?
Karate Baka Ichidai has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Karate Baka Ichidai have?
In total, Karate Baka Ichidai has 46 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Karate Baka Ichidai?
It is recommended to watch Karate Baka Ichidai in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
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