2024

S1.E1 ∙ Starting 12 Years Late

Sun, Jun 30, 2024

Rick Gladiator becomes an adventurer at the age of 30. After 2 years of training, he's taking the test to advance to E-rank. As the exam begins, he wonders if he's done enough to measure up to all the young people testing alongside him.

8 /10

S1.E2 ∙ 4242 E-rank promotion exam

Mon, Jul 08, 2024

As Rick awaits his exam results, Raster, an examiner for the upcoming section, appears. Rick stops him from hitting on Reanette and earns Raster's hatred. Raster isn't one to be thwarted, and he isn't called the F-rank Crusher for nothing.

7.5 /10

S1.E3 ∙ A Super First-Rate Elite vs an F-Rank Ossan

Mon, Jul 15, 2024

Rick begins his mock battle with the F-rank Crusher, Raster Diarmut. He thinks the gap in ability between him and Rick is all too clear. But as the battle progresses, Rick's training begins to show through.

7.7 /10

S1.E4 ∙ The Ossan Becomes an Adventurer

Mon, Jul 22, 2024

As Rick waits for his exams results, memories flood his mind. As a boy, he'd dreamed of being an adventurer, but the older he got, the more distant the dream became. He set it aside and began work at a Guild.

8.3 /10

S1.E5 ∙ Ossan, Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party

Mon, Jul 29, 2024

Laurotte asks Rick if he can meet Orichalcum Fist. Rick agrees, but under certain conditions. After warming to Laurotte, Broughston asks him to gather intel to help the party reach their goal.

7.3 /10

S1.E6 ∙ The King of Fists Elimination Tournament

Mon, Aug 12, 2024

Rick and the others head to Heractopia to look for information on the Six Jewels. A parade for an upcoming tournament makes them realize that what they seek might be closer than they think, but there's only one way to know for sure.

7.9 /10

S1.E7 ∙ Ossan, the Fastest Preliminaries Qualifier in History

Mon, Aug 19, 2024

Angelica, Rick and Broughston all make it through the preliminaries, but the two men do it at an unheard of speed. Rick meets a tournament sponsor who says he's close to Angelica, but when Rick mentions him, her expression turns dark.

7.5 /10

S1.E8 ∙ Scales of the Heart

Mon, Aug 26, 2024

Angelica tries to run from her brutal training. Rick empathizes and shares something Broughston once told him. After her training, Angelica faces her final block match. The King of Fists Tournament is about to begin.

7.7 /10

S1.E9 ∙ The Perfect Prodigy, Born with Absolutely Everything

Mon, Sep 02, 2024

Angelica strikes at Geith using the techniques she's learned in her training. Rick and the others watch closely as she makes use of what they've taught her. Just when it looks like Angelica is about to win, Geith rallies.

8.6 /10

S1.E10 ∙ The Strongest Pugilist in History

Mon, Sep 09, 2024

The second semifinal match pits Kelvin against Broughston. Kelvin heads out of town to prepare, spots Rick and presses him for a sparring match. After seeing Rick's skills, he opens up to Rick about his dreams.

9.2 /10

S1.E11 ∙ Fistfight on Equal Ground

Mon, Sep 16, 2024

When Rick learns who he'll face in the final match, he locks himself in his room in fear. He's free to withdraw, but he might like to know Broughston's secret wish first. With that, and everyone's encouragement, Rick decides to fight.

8.4 /10

S1.E12 ∙ Quarter Thumbs-Up

Mon, Sep 23, 2024

During the final match, Broughston tells Rick about his loneliness, the founding of Orichalcum Fist, and his longtime dream. Wanting to repay Broughston for the training that allowed him to fulfill his own dream, Rick makes a decision.

9 /10