OVA
Description
"Shootfighter Tekken" centers on a dystopian future where underground martial arts tournaments serve as a brutal battleground for fighters seeking fame, power, or survival. The narrative revolves around Shun Kage, a skilled martial artist driven by a personal vendetta against the corrupt organization behind the tournaments. Shun’s journey intertwines with a diverse cast of fighters, each with their own motivations and tragic pasts, as they navigate the deadly competition known as the Tekken Tournament.

The Tekken Tournament is a high-stakes event where combatants fight to the death using a mix of martial arts, cybernetic enhancements, and advanced weaponry. The organization orchestrating the tournament, led by the enigmatic and ruthless Chairman, manipulates the fighters for profit and control. Shun’s quest for vengeance is fueled by the death of his mentor, who was betrayed by the organization. Along the way, Shun forms alliances with other fighters, including Rei, a mysterious woman with her own ties to the tournament, and Ryu, a former champion seeking redemption.

As the tournament progresses, the fighters face increasingly dangerous opponents, including genetically enhanced warriors and cybernetically augmented assassins. The story delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the cost of vengeance, as Shun uncovers deeper layers of corruption within the organization. The final confrontations reveal shocking truths about the Chairman’s motives and the true purpose of the Tekken Tournament, leading to a climactic battle that tests Shun’s resolve and skills.

The series balances intense action sequences with character-driven drama, exploring the psychological and emotional toll of the fighters’ struggles. Shun’s growth as a fighter and his relationships with Rei, Ryu, and other allies form the emotional core of the narrative, while the tournament serves as a backdrop for exploring themes of power, morality, and survival. The story concludes with a resolution that ties together the personal arcs of the main characters while leaving room for future developments in the dystopian world of "Shootfighter Tekken."
Information
Shootfighter Tekken
高校鉄拳伝タフ
Tough
Type: OVA
Anime Episodes: 3
Movie/Episode length: 45 min.
Date: 01/31/2002 – 03/28/2002
Categories
Genre
Action
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Staff
  • Director
    Yukio Nishimoto
  • Storyboard
    Katsuhito Akiyama
    Yukio Nishimoto
    Kōichi Ōhata
  • Original Manga
  • Art Director
    Kazuyuki Hashimoto
  • Producer
    Yoshinori Chiba
  • Chief Animation Director
    Fuminori Kizaki
  • Art design
    Hideyasu Narita
    Tadashi Iwasa
  • Script
    Jin Munesue
  • Music
    Takashi Nakagawa
    Kou Nakagawa
  • Character Design
    Fuminori Kizaki
  • Executive producer
    Takashi Murakoshi
  • Episode Director
    Katsuhito Akiyama
  • Animation Director
    Nobuyuki Kitajima
    Kunihiro Abe
    Fuminori Kizaki
Production
  • Animation Production
    AIC
  • Production
    Spike Chunsoft
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Manga overview
Music
Insert songs
Ep. 3
“Get Over the Limit”