TV series
New Japan Pro Wrestling
1972–, Japanese, on tv asahi & AXS TV. Created by Kanji Inoki.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling is a Japanese promotion founded by Antonio Inoki in 1972. Owing to its TV program aired on TV Asahi, it is the largest wrestling promotion in Japan and one of the largest in the world.
- Seasons
- 55
- Episodes
- 1016
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S55 E67: G1 CLIMAX 36 Night 8
Aired 29 July 2026
Seasons 21
Season 1972
1972 · 14 episodes
Season 1973
1973 · 8 episodes
Season 1974
1974 · 7 episodes
Season 1976
1976 · 11 episodes
Season 1977
1977 · 1 episode
Season 1978
1978 · 1 episode
Season 1979
1979 · 33 episodes
Season 1980
1980 · 1 episode
Season 1995
TBA · 1 episode
Season 2001
2001 · 2 episodes
Season 2015
TBA · 1 episode
Season 2017
2017 · 5 episodes
Season 2018
2018 · 93 episodes
Season 2019
2019 · 104 episodes
Season 2020
2020 · 93 episodes
Season 2021
2021 · 100 episodes
Season 2022
2022 · 103 episodes
Season 2023
2023 · 125 episodes
Season 2024
2024 · 120 episodes
Season 2025
2025 · 126 episodes
Season 2026
2026 · 67 episodes
Cast & crew
- Kanji InokiCreator
- Joseph RobinsonJuice Robinson · 670 ep
- Seiya SanadaSANADA · 666 ep
- Tetsuya ShimizuBushi · 666 ep
- Yōhei KomatsuYoh · 666 ep
- Steven OwensChase Owens · 665 ep
- Tomohiro IshiiCast · 664 ep
- John Raymond RiveraRocky Romero · 664 ep
- Luke James Uggles EatwellZack Sabre Jr · 664 ep
- Sho TanakaSHO · 664 ep
- Kyosuke MikamiEl Desperado · 663 ep
- Keiji TakayamaGedo · 663 ep
- Yoshinobu KanemaruYoshinobu Kanemaru · 663 ep
Details
- First aired
- 6 March 1972
- Network
- tv asahi, AXS TV, ABEMA, NJPW World
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- U
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New Japan Pro Wrestling: quick answers
Is New Japan Pro Wrestling worth watching?
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How many seasons of New Japan Pro Wrestling are there?
New Japan Pro Wrestling has 55 seasons and 1016 episodes.
Is New Japan Pro Wrestling finished?
New Japan Pro Wrestling is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is New Japan Pro Wrestling on?
New Japan Pro Wrestling isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
New Japan Pro Wrestling parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
New Japan Pro Wrestling is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like New Japan Pro Wrestling?
If you liked New Japan Pro Wrestling, try WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, All Elite Wrestling: Rampage, Swagger.
Who created New Japan Pro Wrestling?
New Japan Pro Wrestling was created by Kanji Inoki and stars Joseph Robinson, Seiya Sanada, Tetsuya Shimizu.