History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi

[Zati]

Yes finally! I been waiting for groups to pick this up. I really like the manga a lot, and been waiting for groups to sub this. Hope the anime will be just as good as the manga.

Here is :

Episode 1 - umai-Doremi (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_01_%5B82CCD415%5D.avi.torrent)

Shirahama Kenichi is awalys bullied by the classmates. One day, he sets out his mind to become strong, following an advice of a beautiful girl, Furinji Miu, he goes to a martial arts school. However, it was a tremendously hard school where the strongest martial arts masters teach...

[Source: Animenfo]

http://anidb.info/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=anime&aid=4596
http://www.animenfo.com/animetitle,3815,puesor,shijo_saikyo_no.html
http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/kenichi/

[reminisc]

OoooOoooooOoo..martial arts and BOOBIES!! xD

The description reminds me of tenjou tenge, and the good old i wanna be strong desire..haha
i hope it's not just going to be another cookie cutter series...

[Ryllharu]

I've been following the manga scans of this series for a long time. It's ecchi, but not to TenTen levels. Most of this centers on Miu. It's really more of a comedy series, with the teachers at the martial arts school all having really odd personalities.

To me, a good analog is calling it the School Rumble of martial arts series. I hope the anime doesn't divert too far from that.

EDIT: It's still there. I'll keep an eye on this one, and see where they go with it.

[Kraco]

Hmm... Sounds interesting. Sumomomomomomomomo was something of a disappointment, so maybe I should have a look at this. Well done martial arts fights are nice to watch. And if it has odd characters, ecchi, and humour mixed in, well, it could be a really good mix.

[kAi]

FUCKING AWESOME!!!

I love the manga, it's a pity that it doesn't get released very often, but this is an awesome series, and now it's an anime.

Downloading it now.

[Kraco]

Hmm... It didn't look bad, although I think the dude was made far too weak. Too exaggerated. I mean, no living human would probably be like that. Sure the point is to make him stronger at the peculiar dojo, but I think a little bit moderation wouldn't have made it any worse or less to the point.

Well, if he gets rid of much of that uber cowardice in the next few episodes, I think I will like this series well enough. For sure I will continue to watch this.

[Munsu]

The fights look like they'll be very good to watch... Didn't like the first episode so much, but I'm sure that it'll get a lot better. I'll keep watching...

I hope another group starts releasing this, the umai-doremi release was very weak. The translations and editing were pretty bad. The karaoke and timing were aweful too.

[reminisc]

i finally finished dling that ep and just watched it. I have to say i'm surprised at how easy it was to swallow the first episode. That moment of 'seriousness' where kenichi reacted to the gangsters saying 'it's the natural order of things' was done really well. By really well i mean I wasn't forced to wince cause it was so corny compared to like the first episode of busou renkin...

mnn...yeah i guess kenichi's helplessness was a bit exaggerated but it did help a bit with the comedy, like the moment where he freaks out when he runs into that guy before he passes out..

mnnn you guys were right, this series is quite fun..i think it's going to turn out great...well from what i saw in the first episode anyway xD

[Lucifus]

Damned nice. Downloading. Hope the anime isn't a letdown.:rolleyes:

Edit: Haha, the beginning was pretty boring but after that, It was awesome. Definaty keeping with this one.

[Yukimura]

Picked this up for all the dl's the manga got on mangatraders, first episode did seem a bit weak but the preimse looks promising.

[Ikepuska]

The series looks like it's keeping to the manga so far, though with one episode it's hard to tell. With regard to the other comments about how weak the main character is being portrayed, I have to say I don't remember it being quite that blatant in the original manga, of course it's been a while since I read the beginning so I could be wrong.

It seems to me that they're emphasizing his personal cowardice more than they're emphasizing his weakness the way the manga did, which is annoying. Still both aspects should go away pretty quickly if they progress the anime much faster than the manga, since by the third volume he's starting go grow a backbone. In many ways he reminds me of the main male character of the manga Zero In if anyone's read that.

[Zati]

Kaze no Koe Fansubs just started on this too here is there version :

Episode 1 (XviD) - KnKF (http://kazenokoefansubs.fansub-torrents.com/History%27s%20Strongest%20Disciple%20Kenichi%20-%2001%20%5BKnKF%5D%5BXviD%5D%5B88DFC786%5D.torrent )
Episode 1 (h264) - KnKF (http://kazenokoefansubs.fansub-torrents.com/History%27s%20Strongest%20Disciple%20Kenichi%20-%2001%20%5BKnKF%5D%5BH264%5D%5B68BC8A3B%5D.torrent )

[Zati]

Just released!

Episode 2 - umai-Doremi (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_02_%5B895767EB%5D.avi.torrent)

[nests]

Alright was really waiting for this

[Yukimura]

Seems the umai didn't like their release, they're releasing a v2, should be out sometime tonight.

[kAi]

I really like seeing this all animated, they're doing a good job with the moves and fighting parts.

Not much else to say on anything, but from what I remember they seem to be following the manga nicely. Although, it's been a long time since I read the first volume.

[Darth Zin]

this series is a definite watch, funny, ecchi... what else can i ask for ^_^ But seriously this show is very good, can't wait to see kenichi develop more and become stronger :)

[Zati]

Episode 3 - umai-Doremi (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_03_%5B6C0F67AB%5D.avi.torrent)

[Kraco]

The road from a punching bag to a master is a long and thorny one, but let's see how one embarks on it, anyhow:

Edit: Bah. By the time I was finished with my masterful punch line (pun intended), Zati had already posted the link. Still, I do consider myself a winner because of the punch line.

[Lucifus]

I'm really liking this series. Enjoyable ep.:D

[Ryllharu]

Cute reactions out of Miu in this eps. Nice rhythmic gymnastics too.

The stronger opponents line is foreshadowing a lot of fights for poor Kenichi though.

I'd like to introduce a theory: If a female character has a name, she has a top-notch figure. The only exception is Kenichi's sister, but you saw his mom...

[Munsu]

Although I hate Kenichi's VA, I think they've been handling this series pretty well... The fighting scenes are pretty good.

[Yukimura]

Another good ep, it looks like Kenichi's desire to get stronger is affecting all the masters as well, maybe even the drunk Karate master will get in on the action.

[Kraco]

Does anybody right away recognize Kenichi's mother's (Shirahama Saori) voice actress? She sounds so familiar but I can't straight away pinpoint her. ANN and Animenfo aren't listing the character at all.

[kAi]

Yeah, I'm also liking the way that this series is being handled.

I love Kenichi's reactions to people that are stronger than him, I loved the parts where he goes a bit 'crazy', after thinking he was dead with his sister and then realises that he's alive.

Apachai is so cool, should soon get to see some techniques coming from Kenichi.

[rgrintz]

and finally more eps cometh. :)

ep 04 (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_04_%5B04302579%5D.avi.torrent)
ep 05 (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_05_%5BFDEBCB0F%5D.avi.torrent)

Merry Holiday I fixed your links

[nests]

Nice 2 episodes this time.
This series is actually turning out better than I thought. Does anyone know how many episodes is going to be?

[dark maginn]

i watched couple eps and this is really good and i like his reaction to people that are bigger than him

[nests]

This years first realese
Episode 6 (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_06_%5BD8B2BB39%5D.avi.torrent)

[Munsu]

Episode 8:
http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_08_%5B15B2E347%5D.avi.torrent

[Kraco]

This series is working surprisingly well. Kenichi is still a coward most of the time, but unlike I seriously thought in the beginning, it's bothering me less and less. I guess it's integrated into the plot so strongly that they can't simply change it. Of course it is a little unlikely how ordinary punks still frighten him after he has easily beaten karate club captains.

There are plenty of excellent details in this series, as well. The masters have quite sharp and distinct personalities, as well as Kenichi's family. In fact I hope his little sister would get more screen time. She's so funny. Sebastian wasn't a bad character either, but got very little screen time (although I doubt he could support any more)...

[Ikepuska]

I guess it's integrated into the plot so strongly that they can't simply change it. Of course it is a little unlikely how ordinary punks still frighten him after he has easily beaten karate club captains.
Part of the basic factors in Kenichi's character which appear to have carried over from the manga is his basic lack of self-confidence. His development is much slower as far as internalizing the truth of what his current strength is, and much of that is due to him becoming more and more focused on protecting his friends during this, the "Ragnarök" Arc. In many ways I really approve of this though; because quite honestly it is much more realistic and also in character for him to have difficulty accepting that he is no longer powerless.
Episode 04 I think it was, the fight with the three punks in the alley happened a bit later in the manga, a fair bit after his second fight with Daimonji which is when he really began to transition, as I'm sure you noted in episode 07. Plus his fear of daggers in 08 is pretty accurate. Having studied martial arts myself, without having been exposed to training on how to handle weapons and the like, it's actually fairly unbalancing to come up against them. In Kenichi's case unbalancing means reverting to being a coward and being nervous.

Being as how I'm an Otaku when it comes to Koryū, this next bit is a bit long and obsessive, just a warning to those who are bored by such discussions.

Also consider that in all honesty Kenichi has yet to begin his "Technique" training, and is only receiving training in the fundamentals, aside from one of the Bald Monk's Yamazaki--random factoid:which is actually more than just that one technique, it's a bunch of attacks centered on the idea of hard penetration of an opponent's defenses. Honestly even that isn't really technique it's more in the nature of an attack, or "move" (see monologue below for analysis). So really Kenichi has not yet overcome his basically fearful nature. Even later on he still has a pronounced distaste for hurting people, although he isn't really afraid of violence, just unnecessary harm. In a lot of ways it's kinda a bad combination with the nature of what he's being taught since traditional martial arts focus on brutal attacks that maim, cripple, or kill the opponent. "Self-defense" is a modern notion, and most traditional martial arts are ill suited to protecting yourself without seriously harming your opponent.

Techniques:
"Techniques" are more fluid and tend to be comprised of a series of "moves" which can be strung together either in a malleable form that can be rearranged easily to suit the situation, or in shorter but more fixed sequences which aren't easily changed but are designed to be very effective given some condition, be it the opponent is off balance, or the opponent has an opening on the right side near the ribcage. That form of technique tends to be quick, effective, and brutal so that the opponent can't really take advantage of the rigidity of it.

[dark maginn]

well at least kenichi is improving a little but still a coward

[Kraco]

Apa, apa... Apachai!

Episode 9 - umai-Doremi (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_09_%5B6DD0BC33%5D.avi.torrent)

[Darknodin]

I liked the way everyone reacted when Kenichi died... "he's trained long enough, he wouldn't die from this..."

[Munsu]

It was an OK episode, but next episode should be a good one. The fight is finally going to happen, or at least begin.

[Lucifus]

What happened to this one? Everyone just drop it?:confused:

[kAi]

No, umai-doremi are still doing it, it seems episode 10 is upto QC, and episodes 11 and 12 have been translated.


Kenichi 9: !Kenichi9 10: QC 11: TL100% 12: TL100%

[kAi]

Torrent: Kenichi 10 Torrent [umai-doremi] (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_10_%5BB36CAB67%5D.avi.torrent)
XDCC: /msg Umai|Eruruu-chan xdcc send #18 , /msg OverMind|XDCC xdcc send #18
DDL: http://tinyurl.com/25qff9

Chapter Talk
I like how this episode went, with the ring and all that, and Kenichi being the good person he is and stopping on the bell.

[Kraco]

Ho... This thread seems to have fallen somewhat into negligence.

Episode 11 - umai-Doremi (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_11_%5B8FE3FC4B%5D.avi.torrent)
Episode 12 - umai-Doremi (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_12_%5BCB7801BF%5D.avi.torrent)
Episode 13 - umai-Doremi (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_13_%5B14639976%5D.avi.torrent)
Episode 14 - umai-Doremi (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_14_%5BA51EBFBB%5D.avi.torrent)

Well, aside from these episodes, the episode I've been expecting for a long time is finally going to happen, it seems, based on the preview. Honoka is going to visit the dojo. This has high potential for funny moments. Even without Sebastian.

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/1645/sebastianwithyouhk8.jpg

[Munsu]

Even though it'll be funny, it's not an episode I'm particularly waiting for or interested in. I mainly watch the series for the fights, I don't care for the comedic aspects... Oh and Shigure is a great bonus.

[dark maginn]

shigure yea true to that

[Kraco]

Episode 15 - umai-Doremi (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_15_%5B6BF81380%5D.avi.torrent)

Hmm... It looks like this comedic detour is going to be a bit longer than just episode 15, according to the preview. I doubt you will be getting back to serious fights just yet, Bud. However, the next episode looks like it could be hilarious. This one wasn't as funny as I expected, but alright in any case.

[Munsu]

16 is out:
http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_16_%5B381006FF%5D.avi.torrent

The episodes weren't that bad, they had their funny moments... Looks like will have a bit of fighting in the next episode.

[Kraco]

#16 was funnier than the previous one, and quite good. But those people aren't certainly blessed with acting skills, which, of course, made it all the better. The preview of the next episode did look promising. It's nice to get back to fighting for a change. Though the opponents weren't really shown, but hopefully they will be as formidable as Kenichi made them out to be.

[Munsu]

I wouldn't trust Kenichi, they probably suck.

[Kraco]

Let's see, then, the measure of the challengers.

Episode 17 - umai-Doremi (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_17_%5BDE5BB76D%5D.avi.torrent)

Edit: The measure is over 9000!

[Yukimura]

Another great ep, lots of parody referances, culminatiing with the awesome over 9000 thing, which I don't believe for a second was the original dialogue, but was still hilarious. And next ep looks even better, Miyu in a bikini and Shigure in nothing but bandages...and fighting. Next ep can't come fast enough.

[Munsu]

Another great ep, lots of parody referances, culminatiing with the awesome over 9000 thing, which I don't believe for a second was the original dialogue, but was still hilarious. And next ep looks even better, Miyu in a bikini and Shigure in nothing but bandages...and fighting. Next ep can't come fast enough.
Yeah, I don't think that was the actual dialogue either... I think he said something about "dan" rank... like "8 dan masters" to say that they are really good and such, so I don't think it was said that it was actually a power level.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_rank

So next episode is the beach episode, hope to see some good Shigure moments... Hopefully this will be the end of the light hearted series of episodes and we can finally get back to the Ragnarok fights.

[Munsu]

Time for some Shigure eye-candy:
http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_18_%5BA04A9300%5D.avi.torrent

[Yukimura]

Shigure just gets better and better. She was actually pretty awesome as a teacher in addition to her sexy bandage outfit. I wonder how many people in japan still wear that kind of stuff for under garments.

And while Shigure stole the show Miu's blue bathing suit was nothing to scoff at either. I'll miss the service, but the next fight is with a chick with a decent rack, so I'm sure we'll at least get a little jiggle action or something next time. And besides that...it's a fight!!!! Go Kenichi!

Also: Kuro-Hana released ep 19!!! (http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi19.torrent)

Kenichi is awesome, somehow he's improved in the last few eps enough to ruin the crazy haired guy who first beat his ass. And the Valkyrie girl seems more and more confusing every time we see her. If she wanted to get rid of Kenichi why not just do it and be done with it?

[Yukimura]

Kenichi 19 - [umai-Doremi] (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_19_%5B9DB69483%5D.avi.torrent)
Kenichi 20 - [umai-Doremi] (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_20_%5BD9489022%5D.avi.torrent)

Also, it looks like kuro-hana will be the only Kenichi source for the next month.


Maceart and I will be on vacation from May 19th to June 13th, mainly to see relatives over summer break. That means most projects will be handled a bit differently. But no worries!

Kenichi will most likely be stalled due to the fact that Maceart is the encoder. But no fear, Maceart and I have translated up episode 21 so far and we plan to translate a lot more in Taiwan (We get a lot of free time). So even though there may be no releases for four weeks, expect a massive release of Kenichi greatness towards the end of June. Of course, things may get botched up, so please don't be too angry for the lack of this show.


Kenichi 21 - [kuro-hana] (http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi21.torrent)

This timing of Kuro-Hana's 21 is a bit shady...they came out with it only a couple hours after Doremi released 20, with no 20 of their own. But it is a leechers market and if people want their Kenichi now, who's to say someone shouldn't give it to them.

EDIT: Thoughts...
20 very nice lots of new techniques shown and plenty of good old Kenichi resolve.

21...Kenichi's shounen hero power up was excellent, those poor grunts never stood a chance! But more importantly...Miu is even more frightening then the masters, since she seems to also have similar murderer level abilities but isn't completely in control of herself. That face she made before her last attack was pretty scary, as if she really wanted blood.

[dark maginn]

Great episodes kenichi is really becoming stronger

[Assassin]

i wonder how strong the 8 fists are. i hope they dont make them strogner then miu, cuz that would ruin her badass image, especially since she was ready to beat on that karate master (crab head) a few eps ago...and that guy seemed fairly strong. Atleast stronger then any delinquent gang leader.

[dark maginn]

the 8 fist might be stronger than the crab head hermit look like the strongest of them tho

[Kraco]

the 8 fist might be stronger than the crab head hermit look like the strongest of them tho

Crab head hermit? Crab head was the challenger that came to the dojo, Hermit is one of the eight fists. But I agree on the theory that there are stronger members of eight fists than Hermit, because it would be strange if the next opponent was already the strongest one. Well, assuming Hermit will be the next opponent. But considering he should have been the one to punish Takeda, not Valkyrie, it makes it likely, I reckon.

[dark maginn]

Crab head hermit? Crab head was the challenger that came to the dojo, Hermit is one of the eight fists. But I agree on the theory that there are stronger members of eight fists than Hermit, because it would be strange if the next opponent was already the strongest one. Well, assuming Hermit will be the next opponent. But considering he should have been the one to punish Takeda, not Valkyrie, it makes it likely, I reckon.
yea i meant to say crab head and put hermit seprately haha

[Yukimura]

Kenichi - 23 - [kuro-hana] (http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi23.torrent)
Kenichi - 24 - [kuro-hana] (http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi24.torrent)

[Shadow Skill]

For some reason, I expected Kenichi to be much more confident by now... 24 episodes and he's still weak and cowardly? wtf... he should have some bit of confidence and skill by now.

Maybe I'm just expecting too much at once. :/

[Darknodin]

For some reason, I expected Kenichi to be much more confident by now... 24 episodes and he's still weak and cowardly? wtf... he should have some bit of confidence and skill by now.

Maybe I'm just expecting too much at once. :/


episode 25... kuro-hana
http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi25.torrent


you don't feel Kenichi is confident? especially in ep 24, at least about his fighting abilities. oh and i gotta say this : "GEE! I wonder who Hermit is!".

[Yukimura]

Yeah the Hermit thing is kinda glaring us in the face, though with the coat and hood he looks a lot bigger than the actor guy so they could still pull a sibling switch on us.

Kenichi has improved a lot if he can take that beating from Kisara and stay on his feet. I don't agree with his stand to not fight back since she clearly put the time and effort in to being a competitive fighter, girl or not. However, Kenichi doesn't have bloodlust so it's natural for him to come up with gender as a reason to not fight back.

[dark maginn]

lmao i knew that guy was hermit the whole time the way he was acting

[BioAlien]

you guys do know that hermit is the drama club president

Yes, it was pretty much obvious.

[kkbasspro]

hey how long does it generally take for each episode to get subbed? and also what is the projected length of this series?
thz
kkbasspro

[Darknodin]

Yes, it was pretty much obvious.

so much that it'd be really cool if it wasn't him... like hermit just looks like him a bit... and he it's just that he took some martial art classes or something and had no real talent for it... If it was Gurren Lagan, i'd really think this would happen. Kenichi however has been a pretty straightforward show so far.

[dark maginn]

i didnt understand what you said at the begining

[Shadow Skill]

I hope Kenichi does not fall for her. He deserves Miu!! :)

[dragonrage]

well the vacation is over and they are back at it again.... enjoy.

umai-Doremi_Kenichi_24 (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_24_%5B6B6C7D43%5D.avi.torrent)

umai-Doremi_Kenichi_25 (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_25_%5BAE41B601%5D.avi.torrent)

and since i don't think anyone posted episode 23 by them here it is.

umai-Doremi_Kenichi_23 (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_23_%5B4A49B0B5%5D.avi.torrent)

[BioAlien]

Does that mean Kuro Hana will drop the show again just because Umai doremi is back?

Also, I don't get it.
From Kuro Hana website:

Chinese Translator: Translating Traditional Chinese to English.
Experience: Traditional Chinese must be your first language. Your English must be decent.
Project: Kenichi
Spots: 2
Kenichi is in Chinese?

[dragonrage]

Does that mean Kuro Hana will drop the show again just because Umai doremi is back?

never said that, never ment, never implied that. All I was saying that Doremi was on vacation or rathar key members on their team were, but now that it is over they are once again fansubbing.....

for more info feel free to visit the site BioAlien

http://www.doremi-fansubs.com/

[Yukimura]

Kenichi is in Chinese?

It's very possible they're using Chinese translated RAWs, or maybe even Chinese fansubs that they're tling the subs for and reencoding on their own raws.

[BioAlien]

never said that, never ment, never implied that. All I was saying that Doremi was on vacation or rathar key members on their team were, but now that it is over they are once again fansubbing.....

for more info feel free to visit the site BioAlien

http://www.doremi-fansubs.com/

Never said you said that either.
But didn't kuro hana just picked the show because Umai Doremi were slow/absent?

What’s the deal with Kenichi?
We decided to pick this up when umai-doremi were going slow on it. Now that they have picked up the pace and are getting 1-2 episodes out a week, we aren’t going to bother going up against them, if they decide to go back to being slow, we might decide to pick it up again.
Update: Due to Doremi’s Translators & main encoder for Kenichi going away on vacation for 4 weeks, we have decided to resume our subbing of Kenichi.

[dragonrage]

I don't think that kuro hana is going anywhere, atleast for a bit.

Anyways here is 26 by:

umai-Doremi_Kenichi_26 (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_26_%5BBB517BBD%5D.avi.torrent)

[Munsu]

It's very possible they're using Chinese translated RAWs, or maybe even Chinese fansubs that they're tling the subs for and reencoding on their own raws.
Doremi has a history of translating from Chinese fansubs.

As of episode 26, the anime has surpassed the scanlations, so this is new territory for me.

[Munsu]

28:
http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi28.torrent


Edit:

Notice: Kenichi 28 Release Stalled - Errors found in encode

Apprantly it doesn't have subs. So we'll have to wait a bit longer. I download it anyways just to make sure.

Downloaded a sample, it sure is missing the subs. Wait till it gets re-released, hopefully soon.

[Dark Dragon]

28 re-elease:
http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/ken28.torrent

[Yukimura]

Lol @ preview, most of those shots were attacks from other shows attacks. Ikkitousen, Naruto, Street Fighter, and I think DBZ were all present. Gotta love parodies.

[Munsu]

29:
http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi29.torrent

[dragonrage]

27

umai-Doremi_Kenichi_27 (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_27_%5BE4D6DF0E%5D.avi.torrent)

[Darknodin]

siegfried is.... interesting

[dark maginn]

siegfried is the shit

[Munsu]

30:
http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi30.torrent

So many releases in a row, haven't had the time to discuss. Probably after this one I'll get the chance.

[Yukimura]

Wow, Kenichi finally came up with something both awesome and all his own, Good for him. The last few eps have really showcased his growth as a fighter and there's still plenty more episodes for him to get even better.

[Shadow Skill]

Yes! Finally, they'e showing off the results of his training. :)

[dragonrage]

28:

umai-Doremi_Kenichi_28 (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_28_%5B8DD5F03E%5D.avi.torrent)

[Dark Dragon]

umai-doremi

29: umai-doremi_kenichi 29 (http://weedy.1.vg:8394/torrents/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_29_%5B32299657%5D.avi.torrent?in fo_hash=678a1ab3c344e34abef7356fa1d5df572ed87ddf)

30: umai-doremi_kenichi 30 (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_30_%20%5B99047086%5D.avi.torrent )

[Munsu]

And 31 now... freaking release frenzy:
http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi31.torrent

[dark maginn]

wow so many eps in just a few day sweet

[dragonrage]

31

umai-Doremi_Kenichi_31 (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_31_%5B66E8EFD7%5D.avi.torrent)

[Munsu]

Alright, I'm caught up now. Next episode will be great. Sister gets kidnapped. Loki vs. Hermit, and one very pissed off Kenichi. Looks like the Masters may even get a piece of some of the action.

Oh, and the fight between Ma and his brother was great. I wish we could see the Masters fight some other people of comparable strength in the future, especially Shigure.

[Kraco]

...especially Shigure.

Especially Shigure? Roflcopter. Well, to be realistic, since she uses weapons it could be a bit lethal. But so far there haven't simply been any opponents that would last three seconds against any of the masters, aside from Ma's brother.

Kenichi surely had a nice and promising expression in the preview...

[maikes]

I don't get this "no talent" stuff. The guy just started with martial arts and is already at that level, sure its just a anime but its kinda annoying.

[Yukimura]

Lol @ Reversi genius Honoka, that was pretty surprising. I wonder if any of that brain power passed onto Kenichi as well.

And with the relationship initiated in this ep might Hermit end up switching sides as well?!?!

[dark maginn]

Hermit will most likely change sides

[SamuraiOdin]

I don't think Hermit will switch sides so much as he will become neutral... remember, his master is currently MIA. Maybe he'll go off to train/find his master instead of participating in Ragnarok?

[Darknodin]

It was pretty cool that Apachai was actually really good.

[Munsu]

umai:
http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_32_%5B502149A6%5D.avi.torrent

kurohana:
http://dxani.uni.cc/bt/kenichi32.torrent

[Yukimura]

Lol Umai & doremi are going neck and neck now. I find it quite funny since I can't imagine anyone choosing kh over ud if given the choice.

EDIT: Not much going on besides a lot of anger and set up for a big fight, can't wait for 33 now.

[Munsu]

This episode was such a tease... 33 should have a lot of action though.

[Yukimura]

Kenichi - 33 - [kuro-hana] (http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi33.torrent)

This arms race is getting insane, but I think Kuro-hana's lack of QC is going to keep them in front despite the best efforts of the Umai-Doremi team.

[Zati]

The battle is on! between the two groups.

Episode 33 - umai-Doremi (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_33_%5BE8ADB019%5D.avi.torrent)

[SamuraiOdin]

They're about to hit a brick wall though I think... ANN has episode 32 being shown on 5-19-2007 (and stops there until ANN gets updated), judging by that timeline, though, I'd guess that the raws atm only go up to about 36 or 37... so with the current speed of the groups, by the end of the week, we'll be going on a 1 episode-a-week forced speed.

[Shadow Skill]

Awesome! I can't wait to watch. -Starts downloading-

[Zati]

Yeah, you're right about it catching up with the raws. I checked tokyotosho, and the latest RAW is Episode 36, so after this flurry, it'll be back to normal again.

[Munsu]

Well umai released too:
http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_33_%5BE8ADB019%5D.avi.torrent

[Darknodin]

episode 33 has got to be the best so far... top notch animation, Hermit is (for now) the coolest of the Fists... Miu's fight... and the fat Loki!

[dark maginn]

Hermit is pretty cool but there are other fists that havent been shown or seen fighting

[BioAlien]

umai-Doremi sure are fast now.
Episode 34 (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_34_%5B49EA8EA2%5D.avi.torrent) by them is already out.

The Big Kenichi Race of June 2007
Posted by Ladholyman on 27 June 2007 - 05:49 AM GMT.

We have two more chances to beat Kuro-hana before I leave on the 28th, episodes 33 and 34. Wish us luck. Enjoy your Kenichi.
Competitive bastard. :D

But now they are leaving for about.. 2 weeks.

Another Trip
Posted by Ladholyman on 26 June 2007 - 02:49 AM GMT.

Maceart and I will be going on another trip from 6/28 to 7/13. Don't worry, more frog show, more Doremi, and more Kenichi await when we get back.

[Death13a]

Doremi -Umai Kenichi 34 (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_34_%5B49EA8EA2%5D.avi.torrent)


Waaa Lost when was coping link.

[BioAlien]

:p
I'm getting 0 seeds though..

[dark maginn]

Loki dont look so strong hes just a coward and cheats to win

[Yukimura]

Kenchi has come really far as a charachter and as a show recently. These last few eps have all left me jonesing for the next one. It's too bad the Umai-doremi guys are going to be gone for so long, but kuro-hana is watchable enough for my preferences.

Lol @ Hermit pimp slapping the hell out of that bitch! I've gotta get/make a gif of that.

[Kraco]

Loki for sure is a despicable guy. I hope he'll get his ass kicked for good soon.

Quite good episodes, these last ones. Although almost half of #34 was recap from the previous one, which doesn't exactly help the story to proceed.

[Darknodin]

still... it was a cool recap. usually i skip those but... those scenes were pretty cool... and it was only 2-3 minutes, like one third of the first half.

[dragonrage]

35 :

Kuro-Hana kenichi35 (http://dxani.uni.cc/bt/kenichi35.torrent)

[Yukimura]

Nice conclusion to the fight, though a little reminiscent of Rock Lee, and some other battle I can't remember. I'm starting to think passing out standing up b/c you're raging heart refuses to give up is on it's way to becoming a cliché.

The OP is finally confirmed, First Fist Odin definately knew Kenichi back in the day, as he seemed to recognize the Yin-Yang pin. Do we know any of the story behind that pin?

[dragonrage]

nice episode, really enjoyable

up next: chick fight, place your bets.

This should be fun.

[Darknodin]

Miu wins... no contest since she's the the female lead.

[dark maginn]

there fighting over kenichi wow he became a player lol

[Munsu]

Hasn't he always been? The gardening chick will join in soon.

[dark maginn]

oh i almost forgot about her

[Yukimura]

Kenichi - 36 - [kuro-hana] (http://dxani.uni.cc/bt/kenichi36.torrent)

Another fun water ep, but it also exercised the "girl who offers you herself and makes the girl you originally wanted overly jealous, even though she doens't admit she likes you" cliché which was meh.

Fundoshi FTW....for Shigure.

[dark maginn]

lol funny ep

[Foomanchew24]

This series needs to be longer, not enough comedy series out there and this one makes you feel good watching it. Who doesnt like big breasted women and martial arts?

[Yukimura]

It's already 52 eps, I wouldn't want it to drag on and end up sucking, though there's probably enough material that it could be epic if they wanted it to be.

[Foomanchew24]

It's already 52 eps, I wouldn't want it to drag on and end up sucking, though there's probably enough material that it could be epic if they wanted it to be.

You sure? Anime News Network says theres only 38 episodes, is there a better site to check out to know how many episodes a series is or will be? Thanks for the good news by the way =)

[Yukimura]

According to mahou's info page it's 52, and AniDB has dates for 1-46. The raw for 38 is out so I'll check if it has a preview as well.

EDIT: Confirmed 38 has a preview, and it doesn't look anything like part of a final battle.

[dark maginn]

i dont think that its 38 episode thats to short maybe Ann havent updated it yet there is still more ragnarok to fight and the 1st fist has a connenction with kenichi so i dont think 2 more eps will wrap it up

[Munsu]

37 bitches:
http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi37.torrent

[dark maginn]

sweet that was pretty fast downloading now

[Yukimura]

Kenichi - 38 - [kuro-hana] (http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi38.torrent)

This ep will be awesome with a cleaner encode.

[Munsu]

Great episode, but I can't wait for the next one... looks like it'll have major Shigure action.

[dragonrage]

umai-Doremi Kenichi_35 (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_35_%5B4FCB686C%5D.avi.torrent)

umai-Doremi_Kenichi_36 (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_36_%5B3EEE57C3%5D.avi.torrent)

[NeoBear]

Kenichi - 38 - [kuro-hana] (http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi38.torrent)

This ep will be awesome with a cleaner encode.

just me or did the last 10 mins of this seem like completly different animation like a whole new studio or something?

[darkshadow]

According to mahou's info page it's 52, and AniDB has dates for 1-46. The raw for 38 is out so I'll check if it has a preview as well.

EDIT: Confirmed 38 has a preview, and it doesn't look anything like part of a final battle.

Anidb clearly says unknown number of episodes, Wiki says:
"is expected to run a total of 52 episodes." without a quote or source even.
Plus the manga is still ONGOING. I would actually be suprised if it stopped at 52, I mean Hajime no ippo is still going, but it had at least 75 episodes, 1 special and one OVA.
Hunter x Hunter had 62 eps, 8 ep ova, 8 ep greed island and 14 ep greed island final, that's 92 episodes for 23 volumes ( prolly even less since the anime stopped before the manga went on hiatus. )

Kenichi currently has 38 eps aired and 24 volumes of manga... I would be really suprised if they stopped at 52.

[dragonrage]

umai-Doremi_Kenichi_37 (http://weedy.1.vg:8394/torrents/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_37_%5BD69C1FBF%5D.avi.torrent?in fo_hash=a8404df23f2be4bafcbaf77b4f89a38abcccb89f)

umai-Doremi_Kenichi_38 (http://weedy.1.vg:8394/torrents/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_38_%5B96369685%5D.avi.torrent?in fo_hash=a419312ee0318923053276b10391826daff7dca4)

[AnimePunk]

Wow really loving how the plot is leading to. Found it funny how kenichi kept trying to stop mui from going into the ally. To think with all that trainning he would have put more of a effort.

[Yukimura]

Kenichi - 39 - [umai-Doremi] (http://weedy.1.vg:8394/torrents/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_39_%5B295329B6%5D.avi.torrent?in fo_hash=bbe799a5bc4e7b6d750f6dfb232da4281a04398c)
Rice Spoon > *

I just noticed somthing, umai-Doremi's subs are not as helpful as kuro-hana's since they don't seem to put in TL notes. In the pool episode (36 I think) they didn't explain why Miu powered up when Kenichi was half drowned. Kuro-hana explained that it was a play on words, which made it actually funny. Also WTF is a Walkyrie? At first I thought this was a typo but it appeared pretty consistently. Is it not obvious they are trying to say Valkyire? Odin the ruler, Freya, Loki the Trickster, Seigfried the Invulnerable, Thor the Mighty...all names from Norse mythology so why would the little weapon squad not be the Valkyries?

[Munsu]

Although I myself preffer Valkyries, Walkyries is also apparently an acceptable spelling. The only explanation I can come up with is that the Japanese use the German pronunciation (Walküre) and spell it as Warukyure, so maybe Walkyries sounds closer to what is being said and hence why they opted to use that pronunciation.

It's easy to see that what is being meant is Valkyries, so I am pretty sure that they used Walkyries on purpose and that it wasn't because they mistakenly translated it.

http://www.webster.com/dictionary/Walkyrie

[Yukimura]

Kenichi - 40 - [Kuro-Hana] (http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi40.torrent)

[oyabun]

A lot of things have been revealed. talk about coincidence..

[complich8]

I'm somehow reminded of Ai Yori Aoshi...

except that Aoi never kicked that much ass...

[shinta|hikari]

What part of it reminds you of Aoi?

[complich8]

the whole "estranged but dear and largely-forgotten childhood friend reenters your life" motif, mainly.

[shinta|hikari]

Ooh, I thought you referred to the character of Aoi herself. Yeah, that would be true. Still, this coincidence doesnt really feel like something being revealed, but rather, something suddenly made up at a whim to add to the plot. It doesnt really have decent references from before, and just feels too random.

[complich8]

Sort of like if it were the first episode of a romantic comedy, instead of the 40th episode of a martial arts comedy you mean? :p

I dunno, the fact that the badge has been there since the beginning and that Miu did very pointedly notice it way back in the beginning says something to the series having a little bit of forethought, at least. But yeah, even with the groundwork in place, it still felt pretty contrived.

Also, both Miu and Aoi have atypically large knockers for Japanese people, and unusual hair colors. See, there ARE character parallels >_<

[shinta|hikari]

With romantic comedies its a given, due to the stupid plot and repetitive pattern they use (well most of them). This show just didnt need it.

[dragonrage]

umai-Doremi_Kenichi_40 (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_40_%5B8EA523EF%5D.avi.torrent)

[Munsu]

41 whores:
http://dxani.uni.cc/bt/kenichi41.torrent

[Kraco]

Also, both Miu and Aoi have atypically large knockers for Japanese people, and unusual hair colors. See, there ARE character parallels >_<

I don't remember if it has been said where Miu's dad comes from, but surely not Japan. He looks like a Viking. And in the scandinavian countries there are enough people with large knockers and the blond hair colour is not entirely unknown (are there even other hair colours than that in Sweden, aside from the input of immigrants?).

[Darknodin]

well... Nijima is amassing an army...

[dragonrage]

umai-Doremi_Kenichi_41 (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_41_%5B9198B7F6%5D.avi.torrent)

[Shadowflame]

Just a question to the perhaps more knowledgeable members on this board (I hadn't seen it addressed and maybe I missed something glaring)...

Why exactly did Hermit stab himself near the end of ep. 34? The only explanation I have for that is that maybe he didn't want that chick to be able to wield her knife freely, and the only way to stop her was to sheath it...in his pectoral muscle. But that honestly doesn't seem like a very good explanation. If he had just delivered the "Backhand Service" and then jumped down afterward, he'd have been fine for the fight against Kenichi.

[Assassin]

a poorly done plot advancement, thats all it was. I laughed at that scene too.

[Shadowflame]

haha, okay, thanks for the clear-up. The oddity of his stabbing himself was in fact vastly overshadowed by the pure OWN of that ace he delivered to basically #20's entire body. The quiver and sticking to the wall = amazing.

Of course, what's even more amazing was the exit that Odin used after warning Hermit. Odin, while a great fighter, shouldn't have any actual powers (it would be out of place, and I don't think his aura/ki shield actually counts as a power in that category). So his training allowed him to leave in such a manner. This man is too strong.

[Munsu]

umai-Doremi 42 jackass:
http://weedy.1.vg:8394/torrents/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_42_%5B5CDC656D%5D.avi.torrent?in fo_hash=a3e9d61cb13a6080dd3ddb3fef545703d35c5652

[TwisT]

Haven't Kuro-Hana released 42 also? I found someone with it on DC. Although i have no idea if it's real. but I'm sure you people can find out. And then maybe put up a link to a torrent for the rest of the group.

[complich8]

yeah, theirs was out about 10 minutes before umai-doremi's.

Kuro-hana Kenichi 42 (http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi42.torrent) over there.

[Shadowflame]

KH Episode 42:
http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi42.torrent
That should be the correct link.

[BioAlien]

KH Episode 42:
http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi42.torrent
That should be the correct link.
Correct link?
It's the same.

[Shadowflame]

I guess we posted it at the same time, heh. Sorry about that.

[Yukimura]

@ShadowFlame You should refresh right before you post, but I guess since your mom was a Mappy it was inevitable.

Anyway the only real highlight of this ep was the green bell pepper dance, specifically Shigure doing the green bell pepper dance. Good times.

[Shadowflame]

@ShadowFlame You should refresh right before you post, but I guess since your mom was a Mappy it was inevitable, Mr. Anderson.

Anyway the only real highlight of this ep was the green bell pepper dance, specifically Shigure doing the green bell pepper dance. Good times.
Fixed, and I agree. It was more of a transition ep, but seeing Loki get schooled by Berserker in cards was somewhat revealing as well as the dialogue surrounding Berserker. It really seems as if there's some weirdness up at the top of Ragnarök; Odin's portrayed as this godlike (heh) fighter who's untouchable, but Berserker has more of an air of mystery to him, if that's possible.

Furthermore, who doesn't like shots of Kisara squee-ing over cats? That was fairly hilarious, as was Nijima's new scheme.

[Kraco]

Nijima is a sly bastard. Actually he's just as bad as Loki, but maybe has a bit less balls and less resources in terms of personal strength (obviously) and also external resources. Though the former major point may only be a result of the latter. Thus, it wasn't a surprise his method of recruiting Kisara didn't meet much excitement even among his own camp. It's not like people would like to get rid of Loki's unpleasant company just to find themselves in the company of another one.

[Yukimura]

Lol, I can't believe I forgot about the cats, that was pretty hilarious. Especially when Sieg was just whipping them out of his coat like pens.

And Nijima's manipulations don't seem even remotely as nefarious as Loki's which means that either he's not really so bad in comparison or he's just so much more manipulative that you can't even tell his intentions. But considering the mindset of the grunts he keeps around I can't really see him becoming a real villain if he manages to take out all of Ragnarok.

[Munsu]

43 Kuro-Hana:
http://dxani.uni.cc/bt/kenichi43.torrent

[Yukimura]

Kenichi - 43 - [umai-doremi] (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_43_%5B411CA321%5D.avi.torrent)

[Shadowflame]

Thanks, dl-ing now, will comment after naptime.

Yikes...I have work tomorrow...

[Yukimura]

Lol good old Kenichi, always meeting his rivals in the most random places and trying to be their friend. It seems the endgame has more or less been revealed now. All that remains is the actual execution. I just hope Kenichi learns/invents more new stuff before it's over.

[Assassin]

really nice ep. Its good that they've finally introduced the saint of fists. I wonder how strong he is compared to the rest of the masters. I'd bet he's on par with them, but in a one on one match he'd be outwitted cuz he'd just be too berserk and out of control.

The preview looked nice too...kisara and big boobs fighting side by side. We finally get to see the 2nd and 3rd fists fight. Seems like we're in for some intense fights.

[Shadowflame]

On the episode: It seemed like it was going to be slow until Feng Wei took down Kuma -- um, I mean until SoF wrecked that bear. It's pretty cool how everything's come full circle to Ryozanpaku again. Also, they did a pretty good job IMO of masking the dude's identity until the end. Knowing what we know about the types of martial artists, F6's disposition makes a whole lot of sense. It's interesting though that F1 has the Seikuuken yet SoF is the crazy type of fighter, and he trained F1...wonder if there's actually more than meets the eye, or maybe it's just that he had more than one teacher and the other taught him the Seikuuken...?

On the previews: That move that Miu did over Kisara's back is pretty sweet. Also, it looks like even F2's fighting skill is no match for Nijima's running-away skill, although he may have let him go to humiliate him.

There's pretty much no way that Takeda is going to be able to survive a full-on fight with F2, though; hopefully Kenichi will be back in time to save them before they get owned. I find it doubtful that he'll have a seikuuken to rival F1's in a single episode though. This is going to get interesting.

[complich8]

I wouldn't underestimate Elder-san's training. Remember they've only been in the forest for like 3 days or so, they've still got another half a week to go before they go back. I think the elder is going to mercilessly teach Kenichi all about Seikuken and give him a solid fighting level-up.

[Shadowflame]

Well, then Takeda and Ukita will be leaving the list of recurring characters next episode. It's too bad; I liked Takeda a lot. Oh well, hopefully Hermit will return and fill the void left in my heart.

[Darth Zin]

^^ im dying to see the results >_< But i think the story is going to continue after Kenichi fights Odin.

[Munsu]

Kuro-Hana boob 44:
http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi44.torrent

[Darknodin]

Great ep... Nijima actually surprised me. and its true, Berserker won't even be able to walk in that town again (well if he cares anyways)

[Yukimura]

Lol I love how Nijima always manages to come through in a pinch, but what's he going to do when Berserker jumps out of that hole! As usual this episode was very enjoyable as the action-comedy blend in Kenichi is always excellent.

[Darknodin]

Lol I love how Nijima always manages to come through in a pinch, but what's he going to do when BERserke r jumps out of that hole! This as usual this episode was very enjoyable the action-comedy blend in Kenichi is always excellent.


considering how good he is at running away, i doubt it will be a problem.

[Munsu]

I wonder when 45 (http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi45.torrent) will be out.

[BioAlien]

I wonder when 45 (http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi45.torrent) will be out.

Yeah, me too. :rolleyes:

[Shadowflame]

A little off topic, but it's baffled me why they're releasing slightly tweaked versions of the same intro every few episodes. The most obvious change was putting in the awesome-looking sequences of Natsu vs. Kenichi and Kisara vs. Miu, but there have been subtler changes as well.

Also, LOL at Thor peacing out almost completely. Has he even been seen since getting KTFO'd by his crew?

Anyway, I'd reeeeally like Kenichi to be back in the city soon, but I like how without him or Natsu things are just falling apart at the seams. Siegfried is, at this moment, the strongest active Shinpaku member other than Miu (who doesn't really count), so hopefully he'll get pulled together by the magic that is Ryozanpaku's clinic quickly enough if Kenichi doesn't get back soon and Natsu continues to be a douche.

Also, the part where Kisara starts moving like Miu was cool, mostly because she didn't land all gracefully as if she'd been doing it all her life. These guys have an eye for gradual change rather than sudden success (Kisara doing the move, Natsu still being a jerk, Koga with his suckiness trying to be a Loki sycophant). Thumbs up for that.

And dang, Freya's got something in the trunk...

[Darknodin]

who's Thor again? the sumo guy?

[WRX Sti]

who's Thor again? the sumo guy?

Yeah its the sumo guy...

[Munsu]

Complete cocktease of an episode, here's 46:
http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi46.torrent

[Yukimura]

While it was a bit of a tease Kenichi's entrance was awesome, and the wonton tossing in of Narutoesque references was pretty funny too. Next ep should be awesome though, Go Hermit!

[AbstractTheorem]

Complete cocktease of an episode, here's 46:
http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi46.torrent

Yeah cocktease is definatly correct... but at least there was plot progression. I don't mind a cliff hanger after an episode that actually is moving foward with the story line.

Being left with that "damnit, next weeks episode needs to hurry the hell up" feeling is much better then the "Holy crap another week before anything whatsoever happens?" that I could have been left with if say the episode was cram packed with Kisara and Miu talkin about cats.

[complich8]

I liked the DBZ "scouter" reference ... that was good times.

[Yukimura]

Kenichi - 47 - [kuro-hana] (http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi47.torrent)

[Munsu]

So we finally are starting the final battles, next episode should be great with the grandpa taking on the first Ryozanpaku disciple.

I'm kinda pissed that Miu is not taking part on these fights.

[Yukimura]

Damn that was fantastic. Tanimoto and Berserker were both amazing so of course their fight was epic as well, but Tanimoto's crazy eyes were a little bit crazier and I think that's what gave him the edge he needed. That and his Action Kung Fu grip.

[shinta|hikari]

Even if it looked like a close fight, it really wasnt. Tanimoto simply owned berserker, since weve seen Tanimoto's incredible resolve. A close fight would have been Hermit getting knocked down to the point that he cant stand up, but does so and wins the fight (much like Kenichi in his fight with Hermit). But this time, he even tags out to Kenichi as if he was fighting some goon.

[Munsu]

Umai-Doremi said they released 48 (http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_48_%5B4E02A021%5D.avi.torrent), do you believe them?

[Shadowflame]

Even if it looked like a close fight, it really wasnt. Tanimoto simply owned berserker, since weve seen Tanimoto's incredible resolve. A close fight would have been Hermit getting knocked down to the point that he cant stand up, but does so and wins the fight (much like Kenichi in his fight with Hermit). But this time, he even tags out to Kenichi as if he was fighting some goon.
Yeah, that tag out was pretty disrespectful. Hermit basically said, "Done and done" and dusted off his boots on Berserker's face. Easily my favorite character now. Now if only I could draw him...in Paint...

Will d/l and view 48 after work.

[Munsu]

Damnit, I need 49 now... I was cracking up at the episode preview with Kenichi mimicking the masters' voices, especially when he was doing Shigure.

[darkshadow]

holy crap ep 47 was so awesome, i was smiling out of the pure awesomeness going on on screen, hermit ftw.
*gets 48*

[Shadowflame]

Damnit, I need 49 now... I was cracking up at the episode preview with Kenichi mimicking the masters' voices, especially when he was doing Shigure.
Yeah, the slow, stuttery thing was hilarious.

And wow, that Seikuuken nonsense is crazy. It was funny how Sakaki said it was like watching a movie because they were doing a bunch of dramatic unnecessary moves.

One thing I was wondering about: why exactly would Odin be better at fighting without his glasses? The explanation makes some sense, but then again, shouldn't he have just used his third eye the entire time? If the idea is that his natural sight would disrupt his inner sight then perhaps that makes more sense. But then again, he could have just closed his eyes and fought, which would theoretically make him even more powerful since he can't see now anyway.

And a question: would it be considered a spoiler if I posted a fan-art of Kisara wearing her Fist gloves? It wasn't until episode 19 that she actually became the Valkyrie, but it wasn't as big a plot point as, say, the identity of Mr. Not-so Tough-to-figure-out-o. I'd done pics of the last three Fists, but they're all wearing the gloves, so I don't want to get in trouble.

[Kraco]

I think the Inner sight must be an ultimate high level technique as the masters were saying you need it to fight the best opponents. Odin probably learned it sooner than a person otherwise would because he couldn't fully rely on his defective normal sight. So, he was forced to learn it, whereas a person with a perfect natural sight would need to somehow force himself to rely less on his own eyes to develop it, in a manner of speaking. It must be just some intuition thing, which would become better with experience.

[complich8]

One thing I was wondering about: why exactly would Odin be better at fighting without his glasses? The explanation makes some sense, but then again, shouldn't he have just used his third eye the entire time?

Use the force, Luke? (see also: star wars episode 4, training on the millenium falcon)


And a question: would it be considered a spoiler if I posted a fan-art of Kisara wearing her Fist gloves?

I think that'd be fair game at this point.

[Death13a]

With good vision you take time to analyze the incoming object. With bad vision, any movement makes you jumpy.

[Assassin]

i think the idea is that without his glasses, he can't rely on the obvious...so he has to use the not so obvious aspects to his advantage.

anyway, completely awesome bunch of episodes....i loved how kenichi resorted to the sidestep to throw ryoto. it was a nice homage to his humble beginnings, and really gave perspective on his development throughout the series.

I wonder though, how strong is the saint of fists.....you think he's on par with any of the masters?

[Kraco]

It would make sense if he was approximately. After all, wasn't Ma's brother as well, and he's Hermit's master.

[darkshadow]

Well, Ma's brother was just that, his brother, not his disciple, saint of fists was a disciple of ryouzanpaku.

[BioAlien]

Is it me, or did DoReMi Fansubs just got owned?


Error: This site is no longer accessible

The site has been taken offline for an indefinite period of time.

Reason: Violation of Terms of Service.

[Munsu]

This should explain it:


Faggotry AHOY!
Posted by Smashing on 22 September 2007 - 07:24 PM GMT.


Apparently within the last 24 hours someone who had FTP access to our servers placed index.html files in all our main directories. Saying we were suspended for violating terms of service. This was not true.

We are not violating terms of service, the party van is not coming to get us, or you, and we are still alive and kicking.

I have changed the ftp password so now only mike and myself have access to it. We will be keeping it to us two from this point forward. I apologize for any inconvience.

[Kraco]

Heh. Nice. Good thing the shadowy saboteur just played a little joke and did nothing worse.

[BioAlien]

Heh. Nice. Good thing the shadowy saboteur just played a little joke and did nothing worse.
Indeed, It would have sucked if that person had deleted all the files in the FTP.


We are not violating terms of service, the party van is not coming to get us, or you, and we are still alive and kicking.

For some reason, I laughed at this part.

[Munsu]

49 Millions Ways to Die:
http://kuro-hanasubs.com/bt/kenichi49.torrent

[Shadowflame]

OMG...hotness. I'll post more later, but wow. I really enjoyed this episode.

[Yukimura]

Okay, I knew that Odin would block the Zero Stance attack, but that doesn't mean it makes any more sense. Kenichi's hand was right there on his shirt, there's no conceivable way Odin could have blocked that fast enough. However all was made up for with overflowing greatness when Kenichi started channeling the masters, especially Sakaki and Akisame. That was just beautiful.

[Munsu]

I liked the Appachai version the best. Followed with the Shigure one, just to see the reaction she had when it came out.

[Shadowflame]

I have to say that Akisame and Shigure were my faves. That part when he said "Descending Flay Cut-ter" was just too good. I needed to hear him say something slowly, and that worked oh so well. And her glee at being channeled was awesome.

Niijima's Domino beam was so great too. The fact that Siegfried thought it was purposeful was even better.

Yikes though, Odin now also has the power to heal himself and hulk up? And is Miu going to be involved in any fights at all at this point? Come to think of it, where the heck is Kisara? Is she all alone at Ryozanpaku?

Anyway, awesome episode. I was wondering if they were going to use the original mixed intro song at any point. Not that I don't like the version that they have in, but the original is <paris>so hot.</paris> Looking forward to the 50th episode!

[neflight86]

I have to say, Sigure's response to the imitation was/is probably the most adorable thing I have seen in a long time.

[Munsu]

Last episode by umai-doremi:
http://a.scarywater.net/doremi/%5Bumai-Doremi%5D_Kenichi_50_%5B85628433%5D.avi.torrent

[BioAlien]

Last episode already. :(
I will have to find myself a new anime to watch..

[Kraco]

A bit sugary but cool ending. Too bad it ended here, though. Even if it was logical with Odin getting defeated... Yet I wouldn't have minded a lot more episodes. Surely there could have been many fights still ahead.

So ends one more fine series.

[BioAlien]

I wish they would do another season(Or a couple of OVA), since Oga said the darkness was moving and all..(or something like that..)

[Assassin]

ya id love to see another season for this. But ova's mite be better since ogata is the only real enemy left, and you cant' stretch that out over 50 eps.

But is the manga still ongoing, or did it end there too?

[Yukimura]

The manga is ongoing at 26 volumes. The most recent scanslations are for v09 which ends with Honoka at Tanimoto's house. So I suspect there is much more to the story then where the anime ended.

[Shadow Skill]

Not much anime left for me to watch now. Claymore is ended or ending. Tengen ended and now Kenichi has ended. Good ending. :)

Sounds like they left room open for either another season or possibly a movie or OAV. :)

[ody]

Rofl, did anyone else catch the DBZ reference? I lol'd at that part.

[Munsu]

Rofl, did anyone else catch the DBZ reference? I lol'd at that part.
It was lame... just the fansub group mistraslating and doing some shitty editing.

[ody]

It was lame... just the fansub group mistraslating and doing some shitty editing.
Haha, was it really? What's the actual translation?

[Buffalobiian]

I'm interested in downloading this series.

Which subber is better quality, after watching the entire series?

[Kraco]

Umai-Doremi is a quality collaboration effort. You should go for them.

[Buffalobiian]

Yep, okay.

They've also conveniently organised their releases into two batch torrents to make things easier. Thanks for the tip.:D

[LaZie]

I just finished watching 1-50 about two weeks ago. Its a very good series and I hope they're making a second season.

[Shadow Skill]

I'm hoping for a second season. That Sensei of the First fist said something at the end that got me hoping for a second season. :)

[complich8]

I dunno, seems to me like the current story somewhat resolved itself rather cleanly. I don't see what story they'd tell.

The shounen progression pattern starts off with a kind who's weak but has potential (at whatever... fighting, boxing, go), and progressively builds him up to be a stronger and stronger person, facing him off against a list of progressively stronger opponents. But to keep that going, you have to give him a list of progressively stronger opponents. Ideally, a series following this pattern and claiming to have some sort of roots in reality will stop long before it hits the tail end of dragonball or the beginning of dbz.

Odin was very nearly a DBZ opponent. He spent the whole series sitting at the top of the list of strong opponents. I think the series stops exactly where it should have.

[Yukimura]

They would probably tell the story of Kenichi training even more and fighting the other members or disciples of members of the organization Ogata was hinting at. And in the background would be more development on the relationships between Kenichi and his merry band of friends/allies especially Miu.

[Darknodin]

you know... DBZ was so popular. any hints that it might be going that way would lead to a giant smile on the network's exec's face (and on mine considering how much i liked DBZ even though the pacing was aweful)

season two would be entertaining!

[Buffalobiian]

Just finished this. Very entertaining. Made the last two months very worthwhile. :D. There should be enough material to make a solid second season in a year or two I think, but if they don't, I won't be too sad......but sad enough. Rewatching ep49-50. :D

[usp686]

any update from any source indicating that they would be continuing the series?? Manga is great and although they deviated a little bit from the manga they followed it pretty nicely. So if there is any news spread the word.

[Archangel]

Is anyone else having any audio lag problems with [umai-doremi] Kenichi 36?

[Penner]

Man, this shit is awesome lol, i just started watching it today and i'm on ep 7.

<3 Miu, seriously.

[Archangel]

Man, this shit is awesome lol, i just started watching it today and i'm on ep 7.

<3 Miu, seriously.

I made a thread dedicated to her hotness, don't remember the name though

[anime nomad]

Damit - and here I thought someone had opened this thread again to post about a new episodes or something :mad: anyhoo, after you finish the measly 50 episodes, you should go ahead and read the manga, its quite good as well.
Mui is nice, but shigure tops her for hotness.
and my fav character is in the pic on my profile

[Penner]

Shigure hotter than Miu?

Not even close :D

[Buffalobiian]

Shigure hotter than Miu?

Not even close :D
Miu is the one that's not close ;)

Yeah, I thought someone was posting about an OVA series or a second season too..

I've been holding off the manga for that reason.

[Archangel]

Miu is the one that's not close ;)

Yeah, I thought someone was posting about an OVA series or a second season too..

I've been holding off the manga for that reason.

Good luck with that

[Penner]

Ayay, just now finished the last episode... man this show was awesome from start to finish!

It sucks massive balls that it's over! i want moar! :P

[Buffalobiian]

I thought Kenichi was super annoying at the beginning.

[Penner]

Kenichi didn't really bother me much, i did however find Niijima pretty annoying for a while :P

[Penner]

They really should make more of this show, and since the manga just kept rolling on they should have fucktons of material by now, and it seems fairly popular so whats stopping them?

[Idealistic]

Nijima is hilarious lol. That snake tongue.

I agree, they do need to make more, but same could be said for a lot of shows and nothing has happened yet. Kekkaishi for example. :(

[Buffalobiian]

Nijima is hilarious lol. That snake tongue.:(

My favourite scene was his fabulous footwork for running away. The transition from "wow" to "lol" was great.

[Marik]

[SubDESU] Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi - OVA 01 - 854x480 AAC MKV (http://www.nyaa.eu/?page=download&tid=298385) | 720x400 MP3 AVI (http://www.nyaa.eu/?page=download&tid=298389)


The first OVA will be bundled with the 46th KenIchi the Mightiest Disciple manga volume on March 16, and the second OVA will ship with the 47th manga volume in May. Shun Matsuena's manga already inspired a television anime series that Funimation released in North America.

Most of the television voice cast are returning for the video project. However, Rie Kugimiya is replacing the late Tomoko Kawakami, and Yuzuru Fujimoto is taking the place of Hiroshi Arikawa, who passed away last year.

[Buffalobiian]

The first OVA will be bundled with the 46th KenIchi the Mightiest Disciple manga volume on March 16, and the second OVA will ship with the 47th manga volume in May. Shun Matsuena's manga already inspired a television anime series that Funimation released in North America.

Most of the television voice cast are returning for the video project. However, Rie Kugimiya is replacing the late Tomoko Kawakami, and Yuzuru Fujimoto is taking the place of Hiroshi Arikawa, who passed away last year.

Ho... so the Furinji cast kicked the bucket.

The entire episode felt off. I couldn't make up my mind as to whether it was a bad raw or just production in general. Then there's the issue of the cast sounding different (even the ones who reprised their roles). I never thought Miu's -desu wa was annoying until Kugiyami Rie said it. Sasaki and Ma Kensei were the two who sounded unchanged.

At first I thought it was all in my head since it's been a while, but no - the first run just seems that much better.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL140D25034B584388&feature=player_detailpage&v=gZRa7D4dnas

The enemies also didn't have their "special move" factor in this fight, which is what HSDK's fights are all about anyway. No mention of counters at all during that fight by the trains.

Then there's the logic. Let's distract the "strongest" guy at this dojo so we can ambush... the guys who TEACH him!!. Yami couldn't have chosen a dumber dojo to do their dirty work.

[Archangel]

Wait, what the actual fuck. Soi Fong died? And more importantly, Rosette died???! :(

[Marik]

[SubDESU] Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi - OVA 02 - 720x480: 10bit (http://www.nyaa.eu/?page=download&tid=327113) | 8bit (http://www.nyaa.eu/?page=download&tid=327112)

[Archangel]

Pink hair...? I could have sworn she was blonde, would have looked a hell of a lot better.

I want a proper TV show of this... and a well animated one.