College Champ
1962, Japanese. Directed by Jun Fukuda.
Yuuichi Tanuma, our young hero, is a senior at Kyonan University and captain of the marathon team. His parents run a sukiyaki restaurant back in his hometown. When his allowance stops coming in, Yuuichi moves back in with his folks to work part-time. He has his eyes set on nationals in the fall, until one day he runs into a young woman who's fallen into trouble with the Lightning Gang...
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 14 July 1962
- Original title
- 日本一の若大将
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Ryōzō Kasahara, Yasuo Tanami
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College Champ: quick answers
What should I watch before College Champ?
Watch Sir Galahad in Campus (1961) and Pride of the Campus (1962) first.
What comes after College Champ?
Next in the series: Young Guy in Hawaii (1963), Young Guy at Sea (1965), and Campus A Go-Go (1965).
Is College Champ worth watching?
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How long is College Champ?
College Champ runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does College Champ have a post-credits scene?
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College Champ parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is College Champ on?
College Champ isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 July 1962. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like College Champ?
If you liked College Champ, try Driver's Ed, Thunderstruck, LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition.
Who directed College Champ?
College Champ (1962) was directed by Jun Fukuda and stars Yūzō Kayama, Yuriko Hoshi, Yōko Fujiyama.