Judo Boy (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 1969, Judo Boy is an animation and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. Sanshiro, a teenage martial artist, trains in the Kurenai School of Jiujitsu and searches for his father's killer. Accompanying Sanshiro is an orphaned boy named Kenbo and his pet dog Boke. Sanshiro's only clue to his father's murderer is a glass eye left on the scene of the crime, suggesting that his father's murderer was one-eyed.
Who’s in it. Judo Boy stars Ikuo Nishikawa as Sanshiro Kurenai (voice), Azumato Kenbo as Ken (voice), Kenji Utsumi as Narrator (voice) and Hiroshi Otake as Boke (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Judo Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HiDive. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Judo Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Judo Boy tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Judo Boy (1969)?
- In US, Judo Boy is available to stream on HiDive. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Judo Boy worth watching?
- Judo Boy holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and action & adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Judo Boy?
- Judo Boy stars Ikuo Nishikawa, Azumato Kenbo, Kenji Utsumi and Hiroshi Otake.
- When was Judo Boy released?
- Judo Boy was released in 1969.