learned martial arts technique", and that rather than wanting to always "be the best", Kenchi "really just wants to protect those around him". Regarding the series' fanservice, Brendelson said that it encompasses so much of the action displayed on the screen, but that it is totally within this show’s parameters and that never once does it detract from the main story arc. Brendelson concluded: "The show certainly isn’t for everyone, but if you enjoy a light-hearted romp with a few action sequences thrown in, Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple may be just up your alley". Allen Moody of THEM Anime Reviews called the titular character "the perfect character for audience identification", due to his determination and high principles, also making positive comments about the series' characters and actions scenes, however, he criticized it for some "maudlin melodrama" scenes continuing unabated into the midst of a fight. See also Waza no Tabibito, another manga by the same author Tokiwa Kitareri!!, another manga series by the same author Kimi wa 008, another manga series by the same author Notes References External links Manga official website at Web Sunday Anime official website at Funimation 2002 manga 2006 anime television series debuts 2007 Japanese television series endings 2012 anime OVAs Adventure anime and manga Anime series based on manga Brain's Base Comedy anime and manga Discotek Media Funimation Karate in anime and manga Martial arts anime and manga Martial arts television series Muse Communication Shogakukan manga Shōnen manga TMS Entertainment TV Tokyo original programming