Karate Master English Sub & Dub

About Karate Master

Karate Master (空手バカ一代) arrives as an action anime by Chiptune and Tokyo Movie Shinsha (1973), and the premise is easy to summarize. The premise: 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.

Next up: Fighting bears, bulls and countless other martial arts such as Muay Thai, Tai Chi and many more around the realm.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Narrator (Tamio Ooki) and Shougo Ariake (Akira Kamiya) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. At 47 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Chiptune and Tokyo Movie Shinsha is the studio behind Karate Master, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.0/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Tamio Ooki voicing Narrator gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1973, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.