Kengan Ashura (2019–2024)

Plot
Since the Edo periods of Japan, gladiator arenas exist in certain areas. In these arenas, wealthy business owners and merchants hire gladiators to fight in unarmed combat where winner takes all. Toki Taouma, nicknamed "Ashura," joins these arenas and devastates his opponents. His spectacular ability to crush his enemies catches the attention of the big business owners, including the Nogi Group chairman, Nogi Hideki.
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Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
Father and SonThe tournament continues with plenty of rule-bending and inner-dealings in and out of the arena. Ohma chafes under Yamashita's fatherly affection. - 02
Blast CoreTakeshi Wakatsuki was raised to be the ultimate fighter for Furumi Pharma, but even he's intimidated by his opponent, Julius Reinhold. - 03
FinaleTakakaze approaches Chairman Nogi with an unexpected proposal. As life returns to normal for everybody else, Yamashita reflects on his time with "The Ashura."
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
KenganJuly 31, 2019Chairman Nogi suddenly calls low-level employee Kazuo Yamashita into a meeting and gives him an unexpected -- and unwanted -- new assignment - S01E02
Super HumanJuly 31, 2019For his debut kengan match, Ohma calmly faces Yoshitake Real Estate's Lihito, an arrogant fighter with a superhuman vice-like grip. - S01E03
Tough GuyJuly 31, 2019Ohma thinks he's got the upper hand, but Jun Sekibayashi quickly reminds him: pro-wrestlers are great actors, and they love to put on a show - S01E04
ReunitedJuly 31, 2019Chairman Nogi refuses to enter Ohma into the Annihilation Tournament, but there's another way for him to qualify -- and he'll need Yamashita - S01E05
BrawlJuly 31, 2019Unexpectedly, Ohma is thrown into an all-out brawl. Over 100 fighters are locked in a room, but only five can make it into the tournament fi - S01E06
Pulling StringsJuly 31, 2019—While some try to enjoy their time on the luxury liner, others strategize behind the scenes, with one savvy shogi player pulling a surprisin - S01E07
The Night BeforeJuly 31, 2019—In a tense backroom meeting with all the corporate participants, the tournament brackets are finally decided. Tomorrow, the battles begin. - S01E08
The Battle BeginsJuly 31, 2019—The Kengan Annihilation Tournament kicks off with great fanfare. First up, jujitsu master Cosmo Imai goes up against American brawler Adam D - S01E09
JusticeJuly 31, 2019—Nentendo's Haruo Kohno combines his monstrous size with surprising speed and agility, but riot cop Seishu Akoya's got a secret plan in place - S01E10
SisterJuly 31, 2019—In a battle between two storied lineages, Raian of the lethal Kure clan takes on Mokichi Robinson, scion of a legendary 19th century kengan - S01E11
AshuraJuly 31, 2019—Ohma goes into his first fight of the tournament with confidence, but he struggles against Ryo Inaba's creepy, unorthodox fighting style. - S01E12
Season's bestFather and SonJuly 31, 2019The tournament continues with plenty of rule-bending and inner-dealings in and out of the arena. Ohma chafes under Yamashita's fatherly affe - S01E13
ConvictionsOctober 31, 2019—Kiohzan Takeru looks like he's using MMA moves against “Hell's Angel” Jun Sekibayashi, but his all-out style is how sumo was originally foug - S01E14
Master and PupilOctober 31, 2019—Gladiators and spectators enjoy a night off. Ohma visualizes his matches against formidable opponents -- including his former master, Niko T - S01E15
The FishermanOctober 31, 2019—Ajiro Fisheries' Yoshinari Karo faces Saw Paing Yoroizuka. The fix is in: the match is rigged. But Karo and his harpoon aren't following the - S01E16
The RakshasaOctober 31, 2019—Destinyland's Masami Nezu takes on Rei Mikazuchi, the scion of an assassin sect. Ren Nikaido's uncanny move against Setsuna Kiryu backfires. - S01E17
The Devil LanceOctober 31, 2019—Lihito's hot-headed and arrogant, but Motor Head Motors' Gensai Kuroki isn't fazed by his taunts. It's youth versus age and the Kaiwan style - S01E18
OdditiesOctober 31, 2019—Sen Hatsumi faces Takayuki Chiba, mimicker of other fighters' moves. Hajime Hanafusa enters the ring with orders to kill death row inmate Yo - S01E19
VolitionOctober 31, 2019—Thai boxer Kaolan Wongsawat fights for his country and sworn liege. Suekichi Kaneda's clearly outmatched, but he's got a cunning and unshaka - S01E20
ChampionsOctober 31, 2019—Naoya Ohkubo is known as the King of Combat, but crowd favorite Agito Kanoh is undefeated with 157 straight wins. It's a matchup for the age - S01E21
The AbyssOctober 31, 2019—The second round begins. At a huge size disadvantage, Cosmo Imai discards his signature grappling moves when facing the monolithic Seishu Ak - S01E22
DeathmatchOctober 31, 2019—Seishu Akoya lives by his own code of sadistic justice. On the brink of death, Cosmo Imai has a revelation that puts him back in the fight. - S01E23
The DevilOctober 31, 2019—As Ohma faces Raian of the Kure clan, other Kure assassins are on the move outside the ring. The life of Yamashita's eldest son hangs in the - S01E24
FatherOctober 31, 2019—Just when the match seems over, Ohma has a vision and unlocks a new level of his abilities for an epic showdown against Raian.
Season02
- S02E01
OmenSeptember 21, 2023Despite insisting that he's fine, Ohma ends up collapsing — and recalls a childhood memory. Then, the Kengan Life-or-Death Tournament kicks - S02E02
Season's bestBlast CoreSeptember 21, 2023Takeshi Wakatsuki was raised to be the ultimate fighter for Furumi Pharma, but even he's intimidated by his opponent, Julius Reinhold. - S02E03
The ClownSeptember 21, 2023—The crowd goes wild when Jun Sekibayashi enters the arena as Marvelous Seki, his legendary pro-wrestler persona. - S02E04
DignitySeptember 21, 2023—During his match against Muteba, Jun Sekibayashi remembers how his life changed when he began training as a pro wrestler at 15-years-old. - S02E05
Suicide AttackSeptember 21, 2023—Saw Paing is known for his match-ending head-butts, but his lightning-fast opponent Rei Mikazuchi might not let him get close enough to use - S02E06
An Old FriendSeptember 21, 2023—All Setsuna Kiryu wants to do is win this match — and the next two matches — so he can face the man he's been dreaming of: Ohma himself. - S02E07
HellSeptember 21, 2023—The bout between Setsuna and Gensai Kuroki comes to an end. Ohma remains hospitalized, leaving the Nogi Group with Sen Hatsumi as their only - S02E08
ResurrectionSeptember 21, 2023—Having survived 45 hanging attempts, death row convict Yohei Bando has a certain physical advantage that he deploys against Sen Hatsumi. - S02E09
SuperioritySeptember 21, 2023—While facing Kaolan Wongsawat, Agito Kanoh begins moving in a strange way; he seems to have developed a brand new fighting style during thei - S02E10
Life and DeathSeptember 21, 2023—After the match between Kaolan and Agito, round two of the Kengan Life-or-Death Tournament comes to an end. Suddenly, a change of schedule i - S02E11
Rebel FlagSeptember 21, 2023—Hayami gives everyone a choice; either join him, or die. When Ohma was a kid in the slums, Niko Tokita trained him the ways of the Niko figh - S02E12
MeleeSeptember 21, 2023—With Ohma still in his hospital room, Hayami and his men attempt to complete their coup — but there might be a traitor foiling their plans. - S02E13
HeadstrongAugust 15, 2024—Cosmo Imai is told in no uncertain terms that Nishihonji Security Services won't be using him for the next round, but he's still determined - S02E14
Reflecting WaterAugust 15, 2024—Familiar with his opponent's every move, the fighter for Nishihonji Security Services is able to keep the match neck-and-neck — but for how - S02E15
Ace in the HoleAugust 15, 2024—With special guest Jun Sekibayashi providing ring-side commentary, the next match starts off with an explosive move by Takeshi Wakatsuki. - S02E16
CulminationAugust 15, 2024—Rei Mikazuchi steps into the ring to fight for pride, love and desire, but can his Lightning Spirit Style overpower the impregnable Gensai K - S02E17
Gathering CloudsAugust 15, 2024—It's Nogi versus Metsudo in the final match of the third round. But before the Floating Cloud can face off with the Fang, Kanoh must defend - S02E18
The Floating CloudAugust 15, 2024—As Sen looks back on his past and how he turned down an opportunity to become the next Fang, the fight ramps up and takes a shockingly devas - S02E19
PredicamentAugust 15, 2024—On the eve of the final round, Setsuna Kiryu recalls the inhumane treatment he endured on The Inside, and the fateful meeting that saved his - S02E20
DemonAugust 15, 2024—Ohma finally recovers a crucial memory of who taught him Life Advance, revealing his and Setsuna's complicated pasts. - S02E21
FarewellAugust 15, 2024—With a flurry of powerful Rakshasa's Palm strikes, Setsuna finally gets his wish and faces Ohma in an intense fight that pushes his sanity t - S02E22
WakatsukiAugust 15, 2024—The long-awaited semifinals kick-off and Yamashita receives an ominous visit from Chairman Nogi, who demands the fight be rigged in Furumi P - S02E23
WholeheartedAugust 15, 2024—While Yamashita learns about his surprisingly deep ties to the Kengan Association and Nogi Group, Ohma must find a way to best Wakatsuki in - S02E24
Supreme StrengthAugust 15, 2024—In the highly anticipated second semifinal match, the two massive titans of martial arts, Kuroki and Kanoh, clash in a battle of supreme str - S02E25
Giant StarAugust 15, 2024—Pushing each other to their limits, Kuroki and Kanoh continue to evolve their fighting styles. Which of these giants will advance to the fin - S02E26
The FinalsAugust 15, 2024Before their fight, Kuroki unveils the truth behind Niko Style to Ohma. As Ohma prepares to enter the finals, Yamashita gives him one last p - S02E27
VictoryAugust 15, 2024—As the intense battle with Kuroki reaches its peak, Ohma waits to unleash Niko Style and Life Advance simultaneously — despite Yamashita's o - S02E28
FinaleAugust 15, 2024Takakaze approaches Chairman Nogi with an unexpected proposal. As life returns to normal for everybody else, Yamashita reflects on his time
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