7 Best and Popular Martial Arts Sports Anime Recommendations - Some are Quite Legendary

Kapanlagi.com - Do you like sports anime or martial arts? Then you must watch the following martial arts sports anime recommendations at least once in your lifetime, KLovers.

Yes, the following martial arts sports anime recommendations have exciting and the best storylines. It's no wonder some of these anime become legendary martial arts sports anime.

What are these anime? Here is a list of the best and popular martial arts sports anime recommendations that you must watch. Come on, let's check it out, KLovers.

1. TIGER MASK (1969)

Anime Tiger Mask (credit: imdb.com)

Other Titles	Tiger Mask
Episodes	105 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

The first recommended martial arts sports anime is titled TIGER MASK. This drama tells the story of Naoto Date, who is famous as Tiger Mask, a feared heel wrestler in America and extremely ruthless in the ring. However, he becomes famous after returning to Japan.

Yes, this happened because a young boy said that he wanted to become a villain like Tiger Mask when he grows up. The boy lives in the same orphanage where Tiger Mask was raised during his childhood.

Feeling unwilling for the boy to idolize a villain, Tiger is inspired to become a heroic wrestler. However, this angers the leader of the organization that made Tiger Mask popular. He sends many assassins, including other professional wrestlers, to punish Tiger Mask.

2. ASHITA NO JOE (1970)

Anime Ashita No Joe (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Tomorrow's Joe
Episode	79 episodes
Duration	25 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

Next on the list of recommended martial arts sports anime is ASHITA NO JOE. This anime tells the story of Joe Yabuki, a troubled young man who likes to throw punches at others. One day, while wandering around the slums of Doya, Joe gets into a fight with a local gang. Despite being outnumbered, he easily defeats them.

This naturally catches the attention of Danpei Tange, a former boxing coach turned alcoholic. Seeing Joe's potential, Danpei Tange offers to train Joe to become the greatest boxer in Japan. At first, Joe sees Danpei as a desperate drunkard, but after Danpei saves his life, Joe agrees to stay with him.

Unfortunately, Joe's personality makes him a difficult student to handle. Joe needs to trust his mentor and master the techniques taught to him. However, the path to becoming a professional boxer is full of struggles that will test his courage until the end.

3. KINNIKUMAN (1983)

Anime Kinnikuman (credit: imdb.com)

Other Titles	Kinnikuman
Episodes	137 episodes
Duration	24 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

Anime KINNIKUMAN is one of the legendary recommendations for martial arts sports anime. Yes, this anime tells the story of Kinnikuman, a super hero who is evil. One day, someone named Meat tells Kinnikuman that he is a prince from an alien planet.

Kinnikuman has to save himself multiple times against evil chiyojin and compete in tournaments to prove himself to his family. In addition, Kinnikuman also wants to participate in this tournament to gain respect and money.

4. HAJIME NO IPPO (2000)

Anime Hajime No Ippo (credit: imdb.com)

Other Titles	Fighting Spirit
Episodes	75 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

Anime HAJIME NO IPPO tells the story of a character named Makunouchi Ippo who was always bullied by his friends during his childhood. He used to be weak and lacked confidence in himself. However, one day, his life begins to change when he meets a boxer named Takamura Mamoru.

Ippo has a strong desire to become a stronger person. Initially, he only learned boxing to defend himself. But who would have thought that besides his hard work in training, Ippo also has another talent, which is super fast punches. From there, Ippo participates in various championships, wins, and earns the nickname 'The Wind God' because of his speed.

5. GRAPPLER BAKI (2001)

Anime Grappler Baki (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Baki the Grappler
Episodes	24 episodes
Duration	25 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

Anime GRAPPLER BAKI tells the story of Baki Hanma who, since birth, only knows how to fight, strengthen his muscles, and learn martial arts under his mother, Emi Akezawa. His training aims to defeat his father, Yuujirou Hanma, known as the "Ogre," the strongest creature in the world.

When he realizes that his mother's techniques are not enough, Baki is determined to become stronger. By seeking strong opponents and forming unbreakable bonds, he continues to develop his body and soul. The time approaches for the inevitable battle against his feared father.

6. MEGALO BOX (2018)

Anime Megalo Box (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Megalo Box
Episodes	13 episodes
Duration	24 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll

This anime tells the story of Junk Dog, a young man with great potential as a boxer, but he is forced to make a living by participating in illegal matches as ordered by his boss, Gansaku Nanbu. However, one day everything changes.

The Megalo Box champion, Yuuri, enters the illegal match ring disguised as someone else. He defeats Junk Dog in one round. Eventually, Junk Dog enters Megalonia, a world-scale tournament that will determine the strongest Megalo Boxer of all.

Because he doesn't have his own name, Junk Dog takes on the nickname Joe as he starts his climb from the bottom of the fighter rankings. With only three months left to qualify, Joe must face opponents he has never fought before to meet the challenge of his rivals.

7. HINOMARUZUMOU (2018)

Anime Hinomaruzumou (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Hinomaru Sumo
Episodes	24 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll

And the last recommendation for a martial arts sports anime is titled HINOMARUZUMOU. This anime focuses on the life of a professional sumo wrestler. It tells the story of young Hinomaru Ushio, who, despite being highly talented and hardworking, does not meet the requirements to become a professional sumo wrestler.

This young boy has a big dream of reaching the highest sumo class, Hinoshita Kaisan. The only way for him to become a professional is if he becomes the Yokozuna of his high school, a title given to the strongest wrestler in the high school tournament.

Instead of enrolling in Ishigami High School, the best sumo school in Japan, he ends up enrolling in Odachi High School and has to build a sumo club from scratch with one loyal member, Shinya Ozeki. Odachi High School is an underdog team in the world of sumo, but Ushio must continue to move forward with all his strength if he wants to become a professional.

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