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Is Charge!! Mens School Finished? Everything You Need to Know Before Watching

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Overview of Charge!! Men’s School
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Charge!! Men’s School (also known as Sakigake!! Otoko Juku or Classe di ferro) is an action-packed series centered around Otokojuku, a private institution specifically for juvenile delinquents who have been expelled from traditional schools.

Rather than standard academics, the school focuses on Japanese chivalry, employing feudal and military fundamentals to mold its students. The atmosphere is akin to an action film, where classes are defined by extreme violence, and only those with the strength and will to survive emerge as “true men.”

If you are looking to dive into this world of discipline and combat, you can buy the manga to experience the original vision of Akira Miyashita.

Is the Anime Really Finished?
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Whether the anime is “finished” depends on how much of the story you want to experience. The original anime adaptation, Sakigake!! Otoko Juku, aired in 1988. While the anime provides a glimpse into the brutal world of Otokojuku, it is based on a manga that ran from 1985 to 1991.

Because the manga continued for several years after the original anime concluded, those who watch only the 1988 series will miss a significant portion of the source material’s narrative. Furthermore, the franchise has expanded over time with various manga sequels and spinoffs, including the more recent Sakigake!! Reiwa no Otoko Juku anime produced by DLE in 2023. To get a truly satisfying and complete conclusion to the overall saga, you will need to supplement the anime with the manga.

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Who is this Anime For?
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This series is best suited for fans of the action genre who enjoy themes of masculinity, survival, and martial arts. Its appeal lies in its high-intensity violence and the concept of a “survival of the fittest” educational environment. If you enjoy stories about delinquents finding discipline through extreme hardship and chivalry, this is the series for you.

Recommended Watch and Read Order#

Depending on your goals, there are several ways to approach this series. You can refer to the relationship tree on this page for a visual breakdown of how these titles connect.

Release Order
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If you want to experience the franchise as it was released to the public:

  1. Sakigake!! Otoko Juku (1988 Anime)
  2. Sakigake!! Reiwa no Otoko Juku (2023 Spinoff Anime)

Completionist Order
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For those who want every bit of content, including the expanded universe:

  1. Charge!! Men’s School (Original Manga, 1985-1991)
  2. Sakigake!! Otoko Juku (1988 Anime and its subsequent sequel anime)
  3. Akatsuki!! Otoko Juku - Seinen yo, Taishi o Idake (Sequel Manga)
  4. Sakigake!! Reiwa no Otoko Juku (2023 Spinoff Anime)

The Source Material Route
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If you don’t mind reading to get the full story, we recommend starting with the manga to ensure no plot points are missed before jumping into the animations:

  1. Read the Charge!! Men’s School manga.
  2. Watch the Sakigake!! Otoko Juku anime series.
  3. Read the Akatsuki!! Otoko Juku sequel manga.

Where to Watch and Read
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Ready to start your training at Otokojuku?

Charge!! Men's School • manga • 1985 to 1991 (Shonen Jump 1985 No.22 to 1991 No.35)
  └─(adaptation)→  Sakigake!! Otoko Juku • anime • 1988-02-25 to 1988-11-14
   └─(sequel)→   Sakigake!! Otoko Juku • anime • 1988-07-23
   └─(spinoff)→   Sakigake!! Reiwa no Otoko Juku • anime • 2023-12-18
  └─(sequel)→  Akatsuki!! Otoko Juku - Seinen yo, Taishi o Idake • manga • 2001-10-04

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