Sasuga no Sarutobi - Recommendations

• Movie (1 ep)
• 1988

• OVA (1 ep)
• 1992

• DVD Special (4 eps)
• 2013 - 2014

• OVA (2 eps)
• 1994 - 1995

• TV (13 eps)
• 2023

After one last tournament and an embarrassing loss in the final round, Michi decides to call it quits on the sport of judo. Between high school social activities and entrance exams, she’ll have no time to compete in the martial art she loves most, but putting aside old hobbies is a normal part of growing up. Still, the love of judo lingers—and it comes back full force when she meets her new classmate Towa, the girl who bested Michi in her final match! Towa wants to form a judo club at their school, but she’ll need new members to get it up and running. United by their love of judo, they’ll throw in their passions into the ring together and score ippon again!

• TV (34 eps)
• 1988

Otokojuku, a private school for juvenile delinquents that were previously expelled from normal schools. At this school, Japanese chivalry is taught through the feudal and military fundamentals. Similar to an action film, the classes are overwhelmed by violence. Only those who survive it become true men.

• OVA (2 eps)
• 1994

Natsuki loves martial arts and is a young student of her high school's karate club. A new transfer student has just arrived at her school: the aloof and expressionless Rina. Nevertheless, Natsuki is interested in befriending the girl and forces her way into walking home with Rina. Yet on the way, trouble strikes in the form of masked attackers! With Rina's wrestling expertise and Natsuki's karate moves, they are able to fend off the pursuers easily; however, the bigger concern is why are Natsuki and Rina being targeted?

• Movie (1 ep)
• 1994

The fiercely competitive, yet hapless 'arch rival' of Ranma Saotome, Kuno Tatewaki, comes across a mysterious egg that he believes may hold the power of the mysterious and legendary phoenix - and therefore could give him the means to finally defeat Ranma in combat! However, in true Kuno misfortune, the egg accidentally hatches on the top of his head, and refuses to budge. The sharp-beaked creature quickly begins to wreak uncontrollable havoc in a rampage all over Tokyo, with Kuno unwillingly 'attached' and along for the ride. It's up to the rest of the crew to take on the challenge and bring the brutal bird back to Earth, and save the helpless Kuno from his destructive new companion.

• OVA (3 eps)
• 1995 - 1996

• DVD Special (1 ep)
• 2016