AniList score 57%

Synopsis
In the year 1882, Sanshirou comes to Tokyo seeking for a worthy martial arts teacher. There, he meets Yano - a judo master who single-handedly defeats 39 jujitsu practitioners. 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.
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Characters

Sanshirou Sugata
Main

Takako
Supporting

Higaki Gennosuke
Supporting

Monma
Supporting

Kinnosuke
Supporting

Otomi Murai
Supporting

Shougorou Yano
Supporting

Hansuke Murai
Supporting
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