Judo Story English Sub & Dub

About Judo Story

Judo Story (姿三四郎) blends action, romance and sports by TMS Entertainment (1981). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: In the year 1882, Sanshirou comes to Tokyo seeking for a worthy martial arts teacher. There, he runs into Yano - a judo master who single-handedly defeats 39 jujitsu practitioners.

Another thread: Extremely impressed by his skill, Sanshirou decides to become his disciple. Later, Sanshirou falls for Sayo Murai - a girl whose father is a martial arts instructor at the local police department; and he also has to face Higaki Gennosuke, a skilled jujitsu fighter and his greatest rival.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Takako (Rihoko Yoshida) and Higaki Gennosuke (Chikao Ootsuka) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with TMS Entertainment, which means the visual identity of Judo Story follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, 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. Voice casting, including Rihoko Yoshida as Takako, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1981, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.