What is this genre all about? Wrestling is a fight between two people without weapons, in which each person tries to beat their opponent. Wrestlers use clinching, holding, locking, and leverage. It resembles ritual fighting as it avoids things that will likely lead to serious injury. It is similar to military hand-to-hand combat or self-defence systems.
We present you the list of Wrestling anime you should watch right now.
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Top 19 Wrestling anime you should watch right now. [2024 List]
- 19. Kinnikuman: Kanpeki Choujin Shiso-hen
- 18. Sekai de Ichiban Tsuyoku Naritai!
- 17. Wanna-Be's
- 16. Kakutou Bijin Wulong
- 15. Ayane-chan High Kick!
- 14. Notari Matsutarou
- 13. Iron Virgin Jun
- 12. Tiger Mask Nisei
- 11. Abarenbou Rikishi!! Matsutarou
- 10. Tiger Mask W
- 9. Kakutou Bijin Wulong: Rebirth
- 8. Kick-Heart
- 7. Kinnikuman: New York Kiki Ippatsu!
- 6. Kinnikuman: Haresugata! Seigi Choujin
- 5. Aa Harimanada
- 4. Ring no Seraph
- 3. Tiger Mask Fuku Men League Sen
- 2. Tiger Mask
- 1. Tiger Mask Pilot Film
19. Kinnikuman: Kanpeki Choujin Shiso-hen
A new Kinnikuman series to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original TV anime. Adapts the Perfect Origin Arc from the Manga.
Kinnikuman: Kanpeki Choujin Shiso-hen has not yet aired. It will air on July 31, 2024. It is also Known as: キン肉マン 完璧超人始祖編, Muscleman (New Anime), Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc, Kinnikuman (2024)
18. Sekai de Ichiban Tsuyoku Naritai!
Hagiwara Sakura and Miyazawa Elena are the leading members of a popular idol group, Sweet Diva. One day, Elena is injured by the attack of a female pro-wrestler Kazama Rio during the recording of a TV program. Sakura gets mad at Rio and gives her a dropkick. To avenge Elena, Sakura enters the female pro-wrestling matches.
Wanna Be the Strongest in the World has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 世界でいちばん強くなりたい!, SekaTsuyo
17. Wanna-Be's
This OVA begins with a tag-team battle between the elegant girls of Dream Team and the heavy-face-painted women of Foxy Ladies. Naturally, the Dream Team gets the crap kicked out of them, but not before one of them makes one strong attempt at lifting the 250-pound Foxy lady over her head. The ones to take their place are Eri and Miki of the Wanna-Be's team. Miki and Eri are both just fun girls who want to have fun, but once they begin their new training with the mysterious Kidou Corporation, the same corporation that trained the Dream Team, they discover that there is something deeper behind their training.
Wanna-Be's has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: ウォナビーズ, Wannabes
16. Kakutou Bijin Wulong
At first glance, Mao Ran is a normal cute girl, but she is a master of a martial arts handed down by Mao family. One day, she is tricked by her grandfather, and forced to take part in the fighting match, "Prime Mat". First, she is reluctant to fight, but fighting against the rivals, she is gradually fascinated by the "fighting".
Fighting Beauty Wulong has finished airing and it has 25 Episodes. It is also Known as: 格闘美神 武龍, Kakutou Bijin Wulong
15. Ayane-chan High Kick!
Ayane is a high school student focused on one thing, becoming a pro wrestler. A trainer tricks her into becoming a Kick Boxer, the sport she hates. She keeps with it though once she finds out.
Ayane's High Kick has finished airing and it has 2 Episodes. It is also Known as: 綾音ちゃんハイキック!, Ayane-chan High Kick!
14. Notari Matsutarou
A teenage school dropout finds new meaning in life when he discovers sumo wrestling, heading off to Tokyo for the bright lights and training with an aging master of the sport.
Notari Matsutarou has finished airing and it has 10 Episodes. It is also Known as: のたり松太郎, Notari Matsutarou
13. Iron Virgin Jun
In the Asuka family, nothing is more important than family tradition. For their lovely young daughter Jun, it means she must get married on her 18th birthday. Although poor little virgin Jun is not above kickin' butt, she just can't stand the thought of marrying someone she doesn't love. Her mother sends out a gang of bloodthirsty goons to drag her to the altar, but Jun would rather beat a hundred suitors into one big bloody mess than get married on her mother's terms, and she's about to prove it.
Iron Virgin Jun has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 鉄の処女JUN, Tetsu no Shojo Jun, Tetsu no Otome Jun
12. Tiger Mask Nisei
Second season to the original Tiger Mask, with a different cast of characters.
Tiger Mask Nisei has finished airing and it has 33 Episodes. It is also Known as: タイガーマスク二世, Tiger Mask II
11. Abarenbou Rikishi!! Matsutarou
Matsutarou Sakaguchi is a giant roughneck man with strength far beyond ordinary people. He never uttered words like "work hard," "strive," and "dream" like the typical shounen manga protagonist. However, he is stronger than anyone and peerless in sumo wrestling. His greatest weakness is his own carefree personality. He grows into a full-fledged sumo wrestler.
Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! has finished airing and it has 23 Episodes. It is also Known as: 暴れん坊力士！！松太郎, Roughneck Sumo Wrestler!! Matsutarou
10. Tiger Mask W
Two young wrestlers face each other in a recently revived underground wrestling organization, the Tiger's Lair, which destroyed the wrestling dojo they grew up in. One took over the training facilities of Naoto Date at the foot of Mount Fuji, as well as the mask he left behind. The other dared to enter the Tiger's Lair and won a fierce competition, receiving a jet-black tiger mask. One tiger walks the path of light, while the other walks the path of shadows. Neither one knows the other's face. On the ring, they are natural enemies, but they have the same purpose—destroy the Tiger's Lair!
Tiger Mask W has finished airing and it has 38 Episodes. It is also Known as: タイガーマスクW, Tiger Mask W
9. Kakutou Bijin Wulong: Rebirth
Mao Lan continues growing into her path in life through what she learns while fighting. Her grandfather thinks that she has grown complacent and decides to train an adversary for her next Prime Mat appearance. Training with her friends and companions Mao Lan slowly advances through life.
Fighting Beauty Wulong Rebirth has finished airing and it has 25 Episodes. It is also Known as: 格闘美神 武龍[ウーロン] REBIRTH, Kakutou Bijin Wulong: Rebirth
8. Kick-Heart
Kick-Heart is a love story between Romeo, a successful pro-wrestler, and Juliet, a nun who lives a secret double-life as a female pro-wrestler. Romeo's secret is that he enjoys taking a beating in the ring, while Juliet feels invigorated when facing her opponents as a wrestler. When the two meet in the ring, the fireworks fly. Their story is set in the colorful backdrop of the professional wrestling world. Will Juliet reveal her true identity to the one she loves? Will Romeo be able to share his secret to the world?
Kick-Heart has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: KICK-HEART, Kick-Heart
7. Kinnikuman: New York Kiki Ippatsu!
Terryman, Robin Mask, and the other Justice Choujins are participating in a tournament in New York. Suddenly, Akuma Shogun (not the same as the guy from the series) arrives and defeats all of the Justice Choujins and absorbs their power... all except Kinnikuman (who was late for the tournament because he was busy eating gyuudon). Now Kinnikuman must defeat Akuma Shogun, whom now posseses the combined strength of all the Justice Choujins.
Kinnikuman: New York Kiki Ippatsu! has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: キン肉マン ニューヨーク危機一髪！, Kinnikuman: New York Close Call!
6. Kinnikuman: Haresugata! Seigi Choujin
While performing in a movie at Toei Eigamura, Kinnikuman suddenly disappears. Somehow, he has been sent to Edo Period Japan. In Edo Japan, a villain called Shuten Douji (朱天童子) is threatening to destroy the Earth if he is not given Princess Mari. Always willing to impress a pretty girl, Kinnikuman immediately vows to destroy Shuten Doji. He disguises himself as Princess Mari and goes to meet Shuten Doji, but Shuten Doji and his Big Four (四天王, Shitennou) see through Kinnikuman's disguise and beat him up. Aware of Kinnikuman's situation, Terryman, Robin Mask, and the other Seigi Choujins travel to Edo Japan (via Kinkotsu-obaba's powers).
Kinnikuman: Haresugata! Seigi Choujin has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: キン肉マン 晴れ姿！正義超人, Kinnikuman: Hour-of-Triumph! Justice Superman, Hour of Triumph! Seigi Chojin
5. Aa Harimanada
When Harimanada makes his grand entrance into the world of Sumo, he causes complete uproar throughout the entire arena. The novelty headmask is clearly not a good idea but not content with just ruffling the feathers of all the spectators, he sends the the entire Sumo Association into a frenzy when he arrogantly declares that he will surpass the legendary Futabayama's consecutive run of 69 victories. Should he fail to achieve such a feat, he will immediately retire all together.
Harimanada's impudent remarks cause a huge backlash as every high-ranking Yokuzuna wants the chance to knock him down and humiliate him for showing such arrogance.
Thus begins Harimanada's journey to the top as he battles to topple the entire Sumo hierarchy!
Aa Harimanada has finished airing and it has 23 Episodes. It is also Known as: ああ播磨灘, Ah Harima-nada, Aah Harimanada
4. Ring no Seraph
A song about pro wrestling match which Miku and Rin play against Meiko and Luka. The ringside commentator is KAITO. The referee is Len.
This song is included on Mitchie M's 2nd album "Virtual Popstar." The album cover is illustrated by Haruhiko Mikimoto who is famous for character design of "Macross" series.
Seraphim on the Ring has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: リングの熾天使, Ring no Seraph
3. Tiger Mask Fuku Men League Sen
Summary of episode 23 to 26.
Tiger Mask: War against the League of Masked Wrestlers has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: タイガーマスク ふく面リーグ戦, Tiger Mask Fuku Men League Sen
2. Tiger Mask
Tiger Mask (whose real name was Naoto Date) was a feared heel wrestler in America who was extremely vicious in the ring. However, he became a face after returning to Japan when a young boy said that he wanted to be a villain like Tiger Mask when he grew up. The boy resided in an orphanage, the same one that Tiger Mask grew up in during his childhood. Feeling that he did not want the boy to idolize a villain, Tiger was inspired to be a heroic wrestler.
The main antagonist in the manga and anime was Tiger's Cave, a mysterious organization that trained young people to be villainous heel wrestlers on the condition that they gave half of their earnings to the organization. Tiger Mask was once a member of Tiger's Cave under the name "Yellow Devil", but no longer wanted anything to do with them, instead donating his money to the orphanage. This infuriated the leader of the organization and he sent numerous assassins, including other professional wrestlers, to punish him.
Tiger Mask has finished airing and it has 105 Episodes. It is also Known as: タイガーマスク, Tiger Mask
1. Tiger Mask Pilot Film
The pilot for Tiger Mask included with the DVD release of the series.
Tiger Mask Pilot Film has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: タイガーマスク パイロットフィルム, Tiger Mask Pilot Film
