Musashi no Ken (1985)

Episodes

1. 1 1. I am MUSASHI!1985-04-18 · 25mBorn into a kendo family, the boy Musashi inherits his late father's passion for the sword and trains hard every day. Through his friendships with the neighborhood children and an
2. 2 2. Me and my Dad and Mt. IWATE1985-04-25 · 25mOn a snowy night, Musashi is attacked by a dog and hospitalized with injuries. His pet dog Juichi is also hurt while protecting him. His parents' deep love as they pray for his rec
3. 3 3. I will be the best one in Japan1985-05-02 · 25mA boy arrives at a kendo dojo and challenges the adults to practice with him. Putting on armor for the first time and facing a serious match, the boy grows little by little through
4. 4 4. Fight at Morioka Castle1985-05-09 · 25mMusashi is pestered by the kindergarten bullies, but he beats them all and is recognized as their new boss. Later, walking his dog along the river, he meets a big man taking a nap
5. 5 5. Above of the above of the way of Sword1985-05-16 · 25mIn practice with Iwao, Musashi cannot land a single strike. Crushed by frustration, he nonetheless glimpses the depth of kendo in Iwao's words and movements, and vows to grow furth
6. 6 6. Kid’s Kendo tournament1985-05-23 · 25mMusashi meets a strong rival, Yonai, at a kendo tournament. Shocked by Yonai's overwhelming strength, Musashi still shows the fruits of his daily training, winning match after matc
7. 7 7. The tough opponent, Pretty girl Kenshi1985-05-30 · 25mIn the final of the kendo tournament, Musashi faces a beautiful young swordswoman. With their abilities evenly matched and a fierce exchange unfolding, the match is carried into ov
8. 8 8. I am the best! KYU Shinsa1985-06-06 · 25mMusashi trains hard, holding a rematch with his rival in his heart. He shows overwhelming strength at the promotion exam, but is not satisfied with the rank he is given. The instru
9. 9 9. I am undefeated , beat the magnificent 41985-06-13 · 25mMusashi takes on a challenge set by a certain man: defeat the Four Heavenly Kings, the four strongest grade-schoolers in Morioka. Disguising himself, he sets out and beats the stro
10. 10 10. Thanks Ohishi, the training from the hell1985-06-20 · 25mOishi shows Musashi the dents left in the wall by generations of club members ramming it with their face guards, telling him they are proof of relentless daily practice. The mark M
11. 11 11. Rival, Shyura1985-06-27 · 25mMusashi's father wins the All-Japan Kendo Championship. The joy is short-lived, though, as a letter arrives from his father's university senior — Kunihiko Todo, a man who once conq
12. 12 12. Musashi VS Shyura1985-07-04 · 25mMusashi is astonished by the extraordinary talent of Shura, the boy he meets at the dojo. The two young swordsmen acknowledge each other's strength, and learning of their fathers'
13. 13 13. Our Tears1985-07-11 · 25mIn a dream, Musashi undergoes fierce practice with Shura. Reunited with him in reality, the two speak of their feelings about kendo, and as each watches the other's father's harsh
14. 14 14. The way of sword1985-07-18 · 25mMusashi faces the death of Shura's mother — who was also his own father's younger sister. Around her death, complicated feelings intertwine among the family and relatives. Musashi
15. 15 15. If my Dad does it, I will do it too1985-07-25 · 25mLearning of his father's burning devotion to kendo, Musashi resolves to devote himself to the way of the sword as well. But his mother's new challenge and his school life keep stan
16. 16 16. Musashi training in the mountains1985-08-01 · 25mOver summer vacation, Musashi forces his way to Eiichiro's side and begs to be trained in kendo. He is refused at first, but Musashi refuses to leave the dojo. In time he touches t
17. 17 17. Opponent is TODO!1985-08-08 · 25mMusashi trains hard alongside Shino — waterfall austerities, rabbit jumps and more. But Shino tells him that tomorrow will be the last day they can practice together. Shaken, Musas
18. 18 18. A New opponent!1985-08-15 · 25mHaving mastered footwork through harsh training with his father, Musashi returns from his mountain retreat to school life — and meets a new strong rival, Kawaguchi. Kawaguchi taunt
19. 19 19. Go Daddy, you are the best!1985-08-22 · 25mMusashi's father fights a bitter battle against a powerful rival at a kendo tournament and wins brilliantly. Deeply moved by his father's strength, Musashi looks ahead to his next
20. 20 20. Tough match! Calling hurricane to BUDOKAN1985-08-29 · 25mWhile Musashi trains hard at the dojo, he is reunited with Shura. Through practice the two feel each other's growth and deepen their friendship. Before long, on the stage of the Al
21. 21 21. Crash! Tiger from Iwate and Oni from Yagyu1985-09-05 · 25mIn the semifinal of the national tournament, the Tiger of Iwate and the Ogre of Yagyu clash head-on. A battle in which the swordsmen stake their pride and stubbornness whips the ve
22. 22 22. With his life at stake, best in Japan!1985-09-12 · 25mIn the semifinal of the national tournament, Natsuki fights a fierce battle against his powerful rival Todo. Neither gives an inch in a white-hot match that goes all the way to a d
23. 23 23. Get over the sadness, thousands of Suburi1985-09-19 · 25mThe phone rings with news that Musashi's father has collapsed during a kendo match. Rushing to the hospital, Musashi learns his father has died. Struck down by grief and anger, he
24. 24 24. Musashi throw away Shinai1985-09-26 · 25mMusashi moves to his late father's hometown, a mountain village deep in snow. He goes to school in his new surroundings but has drifted away from the kendo he once loved. Then an o
25. 25 25. Musashi ‘s deadly Tsuki1985-10-03 · 25mNoticing incense offered at his father's grave, Musashi asks the priest and learns that Shura and Todo had come. Musashi chases after the two, but they board a train and leave...
26. 26 26. Shyoubu, Todo!1985-10-10 · 25mOn a snowy day, Musashi rescues a girl from a man with a gun, and his skill draws public attention. Yet he has a match he must settle with his fated rival, and he resolves to set o
27. 27 27. Come back Musashi! Great way of the sword1985-10-17 · 25mA strange slump strikes Musashi. Todo points out that Musashi's desire for revenge is "clouding" his sword. Unable to accept this, Musashi tries to prove the rightness of his own k
28. 28 28. Pretty Girl Kenshi, Ranko Todoroki1985-10-24 · 25mWith his passion for kendo in his heart, Musashi steps into a new dojo. Fierce practice unfolds there, and the heat of it sets Musashi's heart racing. Then into the training hall c
29. 29 29. My pride, Ranko’s pride1985-10-31 · 25mThe members for the kendo tournament are announced, and Musashi is named captain. Vice-captain Ranko is dissatisfied and burns with fierce rivalry toward him. The two, each stubbor
30. 30 30. Semifinal match1985-11-07 · 25mThe semifinal of the kendo tournament. Musashi takes the floor despite an old injury to his leg. In his first match he overwhelms his opponent with his usual spirit and technique a
31. 31 31. Did you see my JODAN, Rank of The fire1985-11-14 · 25mThe final of the kendo tournament. Musashi, enduring the pain in his leg, takes on the match and puts on a brave face so his teammates won't worry. The team trades blow for blow, a
32. 32 32. Fight 1 VS 41985-11-21 · 25mWith their place in the national tournament secured, Musashi shares the joy with his teammates. They train harshly, but the others are exhausted. Musashi spurs them on, vows a rema
33. 33 33. My opponent, SHYURA!1985-11-28 · 25mMusashi and the others begin a grueling training camp at a dojo deep in the mountains. Under a new coach, the practice — warm-ups with shinai, running up the stone steps of a templ
34. 34 34. Promise among the 5, night before the tournament1985-12-05 · 25mWith the national tournament ahead, Musashi trains hard with his teammates. To master the "body check" his late father taught him as a finishing technique, he piles on rigorous pra
35. 35 35. Budokan is on Fire!1985-12-12 · 25mWith the national tournament approaching, Musashi and his friends witness the intense practice of rival schools' players at a shrine near their lodging. Astonished by the overwhelm
36. 36 36. Budokan, exciting match1985-12-19 · 25mThe young swordsmen gather for the All-Japan Junior Kendo Tournament. Musashi's Kitakami Junior Kendo Club defeats a strong school in their first match and gains momentum. Their ri
37. 37 37. Sparks scatter, fated rival match!1985-12-26 · 25mThe semifinal of the All-Japan Junior Kendo Tournament. Kitakami Junior Kendo Club faces the powerhouse Yagyu Kenyukai. Musashi longs for a showdown with his fated rival, but his t
38. 38 38. Crash! Musashi VS Shyura1986-01-02 · 25mIn the semifinal of the kendo tournament, Kitakami Junior Kendo Club at last confronts the powerhouse Yagyu Kenyukai. Musashi reasons that the only way to force a direct meeting wi
39. 39 39. Target is BUDOKAN again!1986-01-09 · 25mHaving narrowly lost a fierce battle against his fated rival Shura at the national tournament, Musashi keeps practicing roughly out of frustration. During harsh training in the mou
40. 40 40. Tougher! Harder!1986-01-16 · 25mVisiting the Iwate Prefectural Junior High Kendo Tournament, Musashi sees the strength of Akutsu of the powerful Kuromiyama Junior High. Then one day, learning that a puppy is abou
41. 41 41. Tearing up Dojo by Musashi1986-01-23 · 25mOne day Musashi walks alone into the kendo club of Kuromiyama Junior High, known for its strength, and asks to be allowed to practice with them. The members scorn him for being a g
42. 42 42. Undefeated Jodan! My sword1986-01-30 · 25mMusashi, having stormed into Kuromiyama Junior High, overwhelms his opponents with his swordsmanship, but captain Akutsu cannot accept losing to a grade-schooler. He proposes an un
43. 43 43. Asyura’s sword1986-02-06 · 25mMusashi boldly challenges a high school's kendo dojo in search of strong opponents. A policeman who suddenly appears there turns out to be a man connected to Musashi's late father'
44. 44 44. I will be the tiger from Iwate1986-02-13 · 25mOn a snowy night, on his way home from harsh practice at the kendo dojo, Musashi hears that a friend's pet dog is unwell and rushes about. Despite his desperate efforts the dog die
45. 45 45. Kendo and friendship, Musashi and Ranko1986-02-20 · 25mThe members for the spring prefectural tournament are announced, and Musashi is eager. After a reunion with his childhood friend Monami, Musashi and the others take on the team fin
46. 46 46. Beat Syura! Match with rival again1986-02-27 · 25mWith the national tournament close at hand, Musashi looked forward to a rematch with his old rival. One day, on the way to the dojo, an old man calls out to him. The old man says h
47. 47 47. Opponent is JODAN too! Musashi is in danger1986-03-06 · 25mIn the team final of the All-Japan Junior Kendo Tournament, Musashi's Kitakami Junior Kendo Club fights a fierce battle against Kumamoto Renshinkan. In the anchor match, Musashi fa
48. 48 48. Exciting match, Musashi VS Syura1986-03-13 · 25mMusashi advances through the All-Japan Junior Kendo Tournament. In the semifinal he wins a fierce exchange with Fujimaki of Tokyo and clinches a place in the final. In the other se
49. 49 49. Way to go! Won the champion1986-03-20 · 25mThe final of the All-Japan Junior Kendo Tournament. Musashi stands against his fated rival Shura. The match swings back and forth, neither giving way. Holding his master's teaching
50. 50 50. The Journey of Sword and Youth Begins1986-04-03 · 25mA man has rowed a boat 60 kilometers down the Kitakami River, a journey of three days. His name is Musashi Natsuki, and his high school life in Morioka is about to begin. Gazing up
51. 51 51. First Trial: Wrath at Hachimangu!1986-04-10 · 25mA new head coach arrives at Kaiyo Gakuen High School's kendo club: Iwao Oishi, a man Musashi has been bound to by a bitter history since boyhood. The club throws itself into hard t
52. 52 52. A Close Call: Spring Storm!1986-04-17 · 25mCaught up in a brawl, Musashi is suspended and his senior Musha is expelled outright. With his entry to the rookie tournament also barred, he sinks into despair. Sensing something
53. 53 53. The Rookie Tournament: A Creeping Trap1986-04-24 · 25mIt was Shunichi Inui of Hokuryo High School who made it possible for Musashi's suspension to be lifted. Wanting to thank him in person, Musashi goes to visit him, and learns that I
54. 54 54. The Final: A Hesitant Strike1986-05-01 · 25mInui repeatedly provokes Musashi with words and actions that stray from the way of the sword. Unwilling to drag his other clubmates into it, Musashi endures the taunting — but that
55. 55 55. A New Departure1986-05-08 · 25mAfter the match with Inui, Musashi's heart is in turmoil; even with a shinai in his hands, he can no longer throw himself into practice. To cut away his own hesitation, he resolves
56. 56 56. Comeback Match! Musashi Reborn1986-05-15 · 25mMusashi heads for the kendo club of Yakumo Gakuin University in Tokyo, his late father's alma mater. His purpose is to have his own conceit and confusion broken down. There he meet
57. 57 57. The Mighty Sword! Jigen-ryu's Supreme Stroke1986-05-22 · 25mNext Musashi travels to Kyushu, known as the "kingdom of kendo" — and specifically to Kagoshima, home of Kensuke Hidaka, a high schooler famed for the Jigen-ryu style. Musashi is t
58. 58 58. The Two-Sword Style: A Mysterious Swordsman1986-05-29 · 25mLeaving Kagoshima behind, Musashi heads next to Kumamoto, where Udou is — said to be the place where Miyamoto Musashi, founder of the two-sword style, ended his days. But the two-s
59. 59 59. Rampage! Musashi and Shura1986-06-05 · 25mMusashi's next destination is Nara, where Shura is. He cannot hide his joy at being reunited with Shura after so long, but at night he witnesses Shura in a murderous exchange with
60. 60 60. The Sword of the Champion, the Sword of the King1986-06-12 · 25mThe long-awaited match with Shura has come at last. Before facing Shura, Musashi receives instruction from Nirayama, who was also his father's master... And then, finally, the duel
61. 61 61. Master and Disciple Clash: Each One's Vow1986-06-19 · 25mShura sees Musashi off at the station as he departs for Morioka. In his heart he vows to keep winning until the day Musashi returns to that grand stage... Meanwhile, back in Moriok
62. 62 62. Stronger and Tougher1986-06-26 · 25mEven after the journey ends, Musashi's training goes on... Keeping away from competition, he has decided not to enter official matches until he is satisfied with himself. To become
63. 63 63. The Uncrowned Master Sword: Musashi Rises1986-07-11 · 25mThe summer of the Inter-High has arrived. Yet Musashi does not enter this tournament either. His rivals are shaken by his absence... And Umeki of Akita, hearing from Shura and the
64. 64 64. Two Youths, One Path of the Sword1986-07-25 · 25mMusashi has finally come down from the mountain. He resolves to return to the kendo club and aim for his last Inter-High as a high schooler. Meanwhile, Shura's father Kunihiko Todo
65. 65 65. The Obsessive Reverse Two-Sword: The Wolf Returns1986-08-01 · 25mInui — the man who set Musashi off on his training journey — appears before him once more. He had entered the tutelage of the two-sword master Hyoue Furusawa and returned having ma
66. 66 66. The Swordsmen's Seasons1986-08-08 · 25mFormer coach Oishi was competing in the All-Japan Championship. He fought his way into the final, one step from the title, but ended up as runner-up... Meanwhile, three months have
67. 67 67. The Mother-and-Son Sword: The Demon Lily Revives1986-08-15 · 25mMusashi receives a shocking confession from his mother Kayo: Mr. Yaegashi, who had been his homeroom teacher in elementary school, has proposed to her. Kayo is even more troubled t
68. 68 68. Aim for the Doubles Title1986-08-29 · 25mAt last the Inter-High qualifier, the Iwate Prefectural Tournament, begins. The kendo club of Kaiyo Gakuen High School is fired up, aiming for a "clean sweep" of the boys', girls',
69. 69 69. Musashi's Path, Ranko's Heart1986-09-05 · 25mThe wedding of Musashi's mother Kayo and Yaegashi is to be held cheerfully at Tawayama. Musashi's childhood friend Monami comes as well. There, Monami confides to Musashi an unexpe
70. 70 70. The Storm of Sword and Youth1986-09-12 · 25mJust as the Inter-High draws near, three mysterious, powerfully built men appear before Musashi. Following where they lead, he arrives at the dojo of the police academy where his f
71. 71 71. Blazing Swords: The Young Swordsmen's Battle1986-09-19 · 25mAt last, the boys' individual event of Musashi's final high school Inter-High begins. Shura, aiming for an unprecedented third straight title; Hidaka of the Jigen-ryu; Udou of the
72. 72 72. O Sword, O Dream: The Glorious Musashi and Shura1986-09-26 · 25mThe decisive battle with Shura is at hand. Shura defeats Udou with the kiriotoshi, the deepest secret of the Itto-ryu, and advances to the final... Shura's aim is not a third strai