TV series

The Ideal Boy's Gang Leader

Name: The Ideal Boy's Gang Leader
Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Drama
Cast: Kei Tomiyama, Makio Inoue, Kaneta Kimotsuki, Masako Nozawa, Reiko Mutoh

1969–1970, Japanese, on Nippon TV. Created by Hiroshi Motomiya.

Oddball Junior High Student Mankichi Togawa accompanied by the one eyed Ginji, sets out on a quest to become the number one gang leader in Japan.

Action & Adventure Animation Drama

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Seasons: 1
Episodes: 26
Episode length: 40 min
Status: Ended in 1970

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S1 E26: The Final Showdown

Aired 23 March 1970

Seasons 1

Season 1

1969 · 26 episodes

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First aired: 29 September 1969
Last aired: 23 March 1970
Network: Nippon TV
Original title: 男一匹ガキ大将
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
Type: Scripted

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What The Ideal Boy's Gang Leader is based on

The Ideal Boy's Gang Leader is based on Otoko Ippiki Gaki Daishō, a manga series by Hiroshi Motomiya, published by Jump Comics.

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Otoko Ippiki Gaki Daishō
By Hiroshi Motomiya
Published by Jump Comics
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The Ideal Boy's Gang Leader has 1 season and 26 episodes, about 40 minutes each.

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Who created The Ideal Boy's Gang Leader?

The Ideal Boy's Gang Leader was created by Hiroshi Motomiya and stars Kei Tomiyama, Makio Inoue, Kaneta Kimotsuki.

What is The Ideal Boy's Gang Leader based on?

The Ideal Boy's Gang Leader is based on Otoko Ippiki Gaki Daishō, a manga series by Hiroshi Motomiya, published by Jump Comics.