A heart-pounding action-comedy where a timid boy's desperate desire for strength blossoms into an epic martial arts journey, painting a vibrant tapestry of perseverance against all odds.
Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple
史上最強の弟子ケンイチ
"From Wimp To Warrior. Sort of."
Cast:
Tomokazu Seki, Tomoko Kawakami, Jurota Kosugi, Unsho Ishizuka, Hiroshi Arikawa
Animation
Action & Adventure
Comedy
Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
In episode 5, a movie poster in the background is for a film titled "Mirai Tantei Conan Saikyo." The poster features a character resembling the protagonist from 'Detective Conan' (also animated by TMS Entertainment), but topless and wearing sunglasses.
This is a direct and humorous parody of 'Detective Conan' (Meitantei Conan), another highly successful manga and anime series. It serves as a fun inside joke from the animation studio, TMS Entertainment, which produced both shows.
In episode 43, during a moment of extreme fear, Kenichi visualizes Elder Hayato Fūrinji parodying Joe Shimamura from the classic anime 'Cyborg 009,' complete with a different colored suit and a ray gun.
This is a visual homage to another iconic anime series, 'Cyborg 009.' These kinds of references highlight the influences on the creators and serve as a nod to fans of classic anime.