Eiji Akagi
main character
OVA
5.2
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- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 48 min
- Total watch time
- 48 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- August 25, 1990
- Season
- Summer 1990
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Animate Film
- Director
- Mizuho Nishikubo
- Original creator
- Hisashi Eguchi
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 52/100
Estimated watch time
0h 48m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Boxing75%Male Protagonist66%Anti-Hero60%Delinquents60%School60%Slapstick60%Achromatic50%Rock Music20%
overview details
Synopsis
Legendary boxer Keijiro Akagi's second son, Eiji, is a high school dropout and the world's worst rock guitarist. Though his father and elder brother are both boxers, he hates the sport but suddenly takes an interest in it when he meets the local champion's little sister. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch "Eiji"?
"Eiji" has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 52/100 — 9% of 776 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #18 most popular anime of 1990 on AniList.
Of the 1.2K AniList users who started it, 3.3% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 1.1K have finished it.
At about 48 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Drama, Sports — especially boxing, male protagonist, anti-hero, delinquents.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hisashi Eguchi
- Director
- Mizuho Nishikubo
- Character design
- Takayuki Gotou
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"Eiji" FAQ
How many episodes does "Eiji" have?
"Eiji" has 1 episodes of about 48 minutes each, roughly 48 minutes in total.
Is "Eiji" finished?
Yes. "Eiji" has finished airing — the final episode aired August 25, 1990.
Is there a season 2 of "Eiji"?
No sequel is listed for "Eiji" as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is "Eiji" based on a manga?
Yes. "Eiji" adapts the manga by Hisashi Eguchi.
Who animated "Eiji"?
"Eiji" was animated by Animate Film and directed by Mizuho Nishikubo.