02/25/1988 - 11/14/1988 Finished
Sakigake!! Otokojuku (魁!!男塾)
Also known as: Charge!! Men's Private School
Otokojuku: a private school for juvenile delinquents that were previously expelled from normal schools. At this school, Japanese chivalry is taught through feudal and military fundamentals. Similar to an action film, the classes are overwhelmed by violence. Only those who survive it become true men. (Source: ANN)
21
Total episodes
21
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 21 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Sakigake!! Otokojuku has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Sakigake!! Otokojuku doesn't have a single filler episode: all 21 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 21 episodes of Sakigake!! Otokojuku aired in 1988 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Sakigake!! Otokojuku is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 21 without detours. If you came looking for which Sakigake!! Otokojuku episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
21 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom and Youth? This is the Fabled Otokojuku02/25/1988 | 02/25/1988 | Canon |
| 2 | Otokojuku Breaks Loose! We Won't Let Anyone Get in Our Way03/03/1988 | 03/03/1988 | Canon |
| 3 | How's the Water? This is Otokojuku's Oil Bath03/10/1988 | 03/10/1988 | Canon |
| 4 | The Roppongi Skirt-chasing War! We Won't Lose to a Foreigner03/17/1988 | 03/17/1988 | Canon |
| 5 | Now it's War? The Dangerous Principal Edajima's Dutiless Battle03/24/1988 | 03/24/1988 | Canon |
| 6 | Professional Sumo at Otokojuku: The Dropout Tsubakiyama Vs Oniyokozuna04/04/1988 | 04/04/1988 | Canon |
| 7 | What Can You Do to Us, Second Years? Don't Get Cocky Just Cause You're Older04/11/1988 | 04/11/1988 | Canon |
| 8 | Otokojuku Goes to the Safari Park: We're the Kings of the Beasts!!04/18/1988 | 04/18/1988 | Canon |
| 9 | The Principal's Fearsome Idea: Starting Tomorrow, You're All Shaving Your Heads!!05/02/1988 | 05/02/1988 | Canon |
| 10 | The Second-Years Strike Back: Don't Look Down On Us Cause We're Younger05/09/1988 | 05/09/1988 | Canon |
| 11 | Swords Clash on Ganryu Island! Showdown! Momo Vs Akashi05/16/1988 | 05/16/1988 | Canon |
| 12 | A Breakwater Mother Tale, Otokojuku-style: Even Delinquents Need a Mother05/23/1988 | 05/23/1988 | Canon |
| 13 | Bloody Boxing? The Enemy is the Super Police Academy05/30/1988 | 05/30/1988 | Canon |
| 14 | Friend or Foe? The Man of the Steel Mach Punch Arrives: His Name is J06/06/1988 | 06/06/1988 | Canon |
| 15 | Chapter of Mighty Rivals. The Struggle Begins: Otokojuku Vs Great Kanto Student Alliance06/13/1988 | 06/13/1988 | Canon |
| 16 | All-Out Rugby Showdown. Momo, Bear Your Friends' Tears and Run!!06/20/1988 | 06/20/1988 | Canon |
| 17 | The Four Great Trials of Terror Begin. What is on the Sacred Mt. Fuji06/27/1988 | 06/27/1988 | Canon |
| 18 | Battle in the Sulfur Spring of Tears. The Last of J. This is the Spirit of the Yanks07/04/1988 | 07/04/1988 | Canon |
| 19 | A Real Man Dies Smiling! The Gutsy Togashi Clashes with the Beautiful Man Hien07/11/1988 | 07/11/1988 | Canon |
| 20 | Another Tearful Parting!! The Burning Man Toramaru Dies on the Icy Arena07/25/1988 | 07/25/1988 | Canon |
| 34 | Farewell, Otokojuku! Refine Your Manhood with Courage and Guts!11/14/1988 | 11/14/1988 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Sakigake!! Otokojuku have?
Sakigake!! Otokojuku 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 Sakigake!! Otokojuku have?
In total, Sakigake!! Otokojuku has 21 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 Sakigake!! Otokojuku?
It is recommended to watch Sakigake!! Otokojuku 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.
Where can I watch Sakigake!! Otokojuku online?
Sakigake!! Otokojuku is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Sakigake!! Otokojuku a complete anime?
Yes, Sakigake!! Otokojuku is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Sakigake!! Otokojuku have?
No, Sakigake!! Otokojuku does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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