is a Japanese

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series written and illustrated by

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, serialized in ''

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'' in 1965. It was the first manga to be reprinted as a ''

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'' in 1967 as part of the

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series.

Plot

The story follows Kunimatsu Ishida, a troublesome school boy who continuously gets expelled from schools for fighting other students. His next school is Harris Academy, where the principal convinces him to join various sports teams. Kunimatsu channels his anger into sports while also realizing he is a great athlete.

Characters

*Kunimatsu Ishida Voiced by: Nobuyo Oyama *Principal of Harris Academy Voiced by: Genzo Wakamiya *Yoko Asai Voiced by:

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*Gouzou Iwanami Voiced by:

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*Megane Voiced by:

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*Abou Ishida Voiced by: Yoshiko Yamamoto

Anime

An anime adaptation was made in 1966. The series is in

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. The opening and ending themes are by Gacha Torian. A remake was made in 1971 by

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and retitled The opening theme is Kunimatsu-sama no Otoridai () by

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and the ending theme is Gyakuten no Ouen Uta () by Yuri Shimazaki and Vocal Shop.

References

External links

* {{Weekly Shōnen Magazine - 1960–1989 Kodansha manga Shōnen manga Anime series Anime series based on manga Fuji TV original programming Mushi Production