Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple

AAMexico rating200625 min episodesAction & Adventure, Animation, Comedy
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A shy high school student who is often bullied decides to join a martial arts dojo to build his confidence. He trains under several masters to learn self-defense and find his inner strength. The show follows his journey of growth as he faces various challengers and learns the discipline of martial arts.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Strong
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Some
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Fast
The show features frequent action sequences and fast-paced martial arts choreography typical of shounen anime. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryKenichi faces off against various members of a gang of bullies and rival martial arts groups.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why did Kenichi decide that he needed to become stronger?
  2. 2How did the different masters help Kenichi learn new skills?
  3. 3What does it mean to have the courage to stand up for yourself?

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