Tenjho Tenge

About Tenjho Tenge

Tenjho Tenge (天上天下) blends action, drama and ecchi by MADHOUSE (2004). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The premise: Souchirou Nagi and Bob Makihara are two delinquents who arrive at Toudou Academy with the objective of ruling over the school with their strength. But on their first day, they encountered the Jyuukenbu, a martial arts group of the school.

Also worth knowing: Members of the group, Maya Natsume, her sister Aya, and Masataka Takayanagi easily overpowered Souchirou and Bob. What's more, due to what was assumed to be their "connections" with the Jyuukenbu, the two were attacked by members of the Enforcement Group, which oversees the martial arts groups of the school. Drawn into the personal conflicts between the Jyuukenbu and the Enforcement Group, Souchirou and Bob have no choice but to join up with Maya Natsume's group and to hone their skills to become even stronger.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Souichirou Nagi (Souichirou Hoshi) and Bob Makihara (Shinichirou Miki) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 24 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

MADHOUSE is the studio behind Tenjho Tenge, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.4/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Souichirou Hoshi voicing Souichirou Nagi gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2004, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.