Ring ni Kakero 1: Sekai Taikai-hen

Jun Kenzaki

Boxing prodigy and Ryuuji's rival, Jun fights relentlessly to claim the world's best boxer title.

Portrayed by Okiayu Ryoutarou

Ishimatsu Katori

Small but fierce, Ishimatsu is a loyal and kind boxer with a loud, smart mouth who can handle any opponent.

Portrayed by Kusao Takeshi

Ryuuji Takane

Aspiring world champion boxer Ryuuji Takane, trained by his sister, uses the deadly Boomerang Hook.

Portrayed by Morita Masakazu

Takeshi Kawai

Rich, elegant boxing genius Takeshi Kawai uses devastating upward punches and plays piano.

Portrayed by Kamiya Hiroshi

Kiku Takane

Tenacious and strong, Kiku is Ryuji's mother figure, boxing trainer, and later, wife, fiercely supporting his championship dreams.

Kazuki Shinatora

Portrayed by Ishikawa Hideo, Yoshitake Noriko