TV series
Karate Master
1973–1974, Japanese, on NET.
Based on Ooyama Masutatsu's early years. After having survived the war as a Kamikaze pilot, Ken goes on a path to become the strongest martial artist in the world. Fighting bears, bulls and countless other martial arts such as Muay Thai, Tai Chi and many more around the world.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 47
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1974
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Latest episode
S1 E47: To the World Once Again
Aired 25 September 1974
Seasons 1
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Details
- First aired
- 3 October 1973
- Last aired
- 25 September 1974
- Network
- NET
- Original title
- 空手バカ一代
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
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What Karate Master is based on
Karate Master is based on Karate Master, a manga series by Ikki Kajiwara, published by Kodansha Comics.
Manga series
Karate Master
By Ikki Kajiwara
Published by Kodansha Comics
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Karate Master: quick answers
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How many seasons of Karate Master are there?
Karate Master has 1 season and 47 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Karate Master finished?
Yes. Karate Master ended in 1974, so you can watch the whole story.
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What is Karate Master based on?
Karate Master is based on Karate Master, a manga series by Ikki Kajiwara, published by Kodansha Comics.