Manga
Ikki Tousen began serialization in the seinen manga magazine Comic GUM. The first bound volume was published by Wani Books in October 2000,[8] with a total of 24 volumes available as of September 25, 2015.[9] The manga was licensed in North America and the United Kingdom by Tokyopop under the title of Battle Vixens,[10] and sold fifteen volumes between April 6, 2004, and April 27, 2010. The manga is also licensed in Australia and New Zealand by Madman Entertainment, in France by Panini Comics, in Argentina and Spain by Editorial Ivrea, in Germany by Carlsen Comics (under the title of Dragon Girls), in Taiwan by Sharp Point Press, in Brazil by Nova Sampa.
In October 2015, Shōnen Gahōsha announced that the sequel Shin Ikki Tousen would be serialized in Young King OURs magazine starting in its January 2016 issue released on November 30, 2015.[11]
Anime
Television series
2003
A 13-episode anime adaptation of Ikki Tousen animated by J.C.Staff and directed by Takashi Watanabe aired on AT-X from July 30, 2003, and October 22, 2003, with subsequent runs on TV Kanagawa, Mie TV, Chiba TV, TV Saitama, and Sun Television. The opening theme for the first season is "Drivin' Through The Night" by M.o.v.e while the ending theme is "Let me be with you" by Shela.
Seven DVD volumes were released by Media Factory between November 22, 2003, and May 25, 2004.[12][13]
Television series
2003
A 13-episode anime adaptation of Ikki Tousen animated by J.C.Staff and directed by Takashi Watanabe aired on AT-X from July 30, 2003, and October 22, 2003, with subsequent runs on TV Kanagawa, Mie TV, Chiba TV, TV Saitama, and Sun Television. The opening theme for the first season is "Drivin' Through The Night" by M.o.v.e while the ending theme is "Let me be with you" by Shela.
Seven DVD volumes were released by Media Factory between November 22, 2003, and May 25, 2004.[12][13] A DVD box set was later released on January 25, 2008,[14]
2003
A 13-episode anime adaptation of Ikki Tousen animated by J.C.Staff and directed by Takashi Watanabe aired on AT-X from July 30, 2003, and October 22, 2003, with subsequent runs on TV Kanagawa, Mie TV, Chiba TV, TV Saitama, and Sun Television. The opening theme for the first season is "Drivin' Through The Night" by M.o.v.e while the ending theme is "Let me be with you" by Shela.
Seven DVD volumes were released by Media Factory between November 22, 2003, and May 25, 2004.[12][13] A DVD box set was later released on January 25, 2008,[14] and a Blu-ray box set was later released on April 27, 2011.[15]
Dragon Destiny
A second season, called Ikki Tousen: Dragon Destiny (一騎当千), animated by Arms and directed by Koichi Ohata, aired 12 episodes on AT-X from February 26, 2007, to May 14, 2007, with subsequent broadcasts on Chiba TV, KBS Kyoto, TV Kanagawa, Tokyo MX, Sun Television, TV Aichi, and TV Saitama. The opening theme for Dragon Destiny is "HEART&SOUL" by Mai Kariyuki while the ending theme is "Glass Flower" (硝子の花) by IORI.
Six DVD volumes were released by Media Factory between July 25 and November 22, 2007,[16][17] each volume containing an original video animation titled Great Battle at the Red Cliffs Hot Springs (赤壁温泉大決戦), featuring the female cast in a hot spring setting. A DVD boxset was later released on December 22, 2009.[18]
Great Guardians
A third season, Ikki Tousen: Great Guardians (一騎当千), animated by Arms and directed by Koichi Ohata, aired 12 episodes on AT-X from June 11, 2008, to August 27, 2008, with subsequent broadcasts on Chiba TV, TV Saitama, TV Aichi, TV Kanagawa, Sun Television, and Tokyo MX. The series focuses on an original storyline featuring new characters; such as Shokyo, Hakufu's younger sister and the Japanese counterpart of Xiao Qiao, and "another" Genpou Saji as an antagonist. The opening theme for Great Guardians is "No x limit" by Ami, while the ending theme is "Kage: Shape of Shadow" (影～shape of shadow～) by Rio Asaba.
Six DVD compilation volumes were released by Media Factory between September 25, 2008, and February 25, 2009,[19][20] each volume containing an original video animation titled Battle Tour Club: Sexy Cosplay, Dangerous Jobs (バトルツアークラブ･セクシーコスプレ♥危険なアルバイト♥). A DVD box set was released on March 25, 2010.[21]
The series was also licensed by Media Blasters, as with the second season,[6]
Xtreme Xecutor
A fourth season, called Ikki Tousen: Xtreme Xecutor (一騎当千), was announced. Animated by TNK and directed by Koichi Ohata, the series aired twelve episodes on AT-X between March 26 and June 11, 2010, with subsequent broadcasts on Chiba TV, TV Kanagawa, TV Saitama, Tokyo MX, TV Aichi, and Sun Television. The series introduces two new schools, Nanban High School and Ryoshu Academy, and introduces Kentei, the Japanese counterpart of Emperor Xian, as an antagonist. The opening theme for Xtreme Xecutor is "Stargazer" by Yuka Masuda of AKB48 while the ending theme is "Endless Soul: Endless Warrior" (Endless Soul 〜終わりなき戦士) by Masumi Asano and Aya Endo, the voices of Hakufu Sonsaku and Bachou Mouki, respectively.
Six DVD and Blu-ray volumes were released by Media Factory between June 25 and November 25, 2010.[26][27] The DVD/BDs contains an original video animation called A Dream's Six Views (ユメ六景).
OVAs
An original video animation, titled Ikki Tousen: Shūgaku Tōshi Keppu-roku (一騎当千 集鍔闘士血風録) was announced by Media Factory, and a promotional video was posted on their YouTube channel.[2] The OVA was released in Japanese theaters on November 12, 2011.[31] It was later released on DVD and Blu-ray on February 22, 2012, by Media Factory.[32] The opening theme for the OVA is "FATE ～on the way～" by MAI & AMI. Funimation included the OVA as part of their Xtreme Xecutor DVD Box Set in North America.
A 3-episode OVA titled Ikki Tousen: Western Wolves was released between January 3, 2019, to February 27, 2019.[33] The anime's director is Takashi Watanabe, while Masaya Honda returns as series composition.[34]
Shin Ikki Tousen
An anime television series adaptation of Shin Ikki Tousen was announced on July 2, 2021.[35] The series is produced by Arms, directed by Rion Kujo, from scripts written by Masaya Honda, with character designs by Rin-Sin and Tsutomu Miyazawa, while featuring music composed by Yasuharu Takanashi.
The series ran for three episodes, and aired on AT-X from May 17 to 31, 2022.[36][37] The series theme song was "Proud Stars" by Konomi Suzuki.
Internet radio show
An internet radio show promoting the Dragon Destiny anime titled Ikki Tousen DDR: Dragon Destiny Radio (一騎当千DDR 〜Dragon Destiny Radio〜) was produced by Media Factory and aired on MediaFac Radio starting November 25, 2006 and aired 31 episodes.[38] The show was hosted by Masumi Asano and Hitomi Nabatame, the voices of Hakufu and Kanu, respectively. A CD of the radio show was released by Media Factory on June 27, 2007.[39]
Another radio show promoting Great Guardians called Ikki Tousen GGR: Great Guardians Radio (一騎当千GGR 〜Great Guardians Radio〜), also produced by Media Factory, aired on MediaFac Radio between March 26, 2008, and March 2009, spanning 23 episodes.[40] Masumi Asano and Hitomi Nabatame reprise their host roles as Hakufu and Kanu. A CD of the show was released by Media Factory on March 25, 2009.[41]
A radio show promoting Xtreme Xecutor called Ikki Tousen XXR: Xtreme Xecutor Radio (一騎当千XXR 〜XTREME XECUTOR RADIO〜) aired on HiBiKi Radio Station between December 25, 2009, and December 3, 2010, spanning 41 episodes.
Video games
A video game of the series, Ikki Tousen: Shining Dragon (一騎当千 Shining Dragon), was developed by DreamFactory and released for the PlayStation 2 in Japan on July 26, 2007, by Marvelous Entertainment. The game has an original storyline with Hakufu, Ryomou, and Kanu as the main playable characters. The game introduces a new character named Chousen, the Japanese counterpart of Diao Chan. Along with Hakufu, Ryomou, and Kanu, Ryubi, Ukitsu, Chouhi, Choun, Ryofu, and Kakoen also appear as playable characters, with Shuyu appearing as an extra character in Hakufu and Ryomou's story arcs respectively. The game's international release was completed by 2008 but formally cancelled by the distributor in May 2009, with the M rating being listed as the most damaging factor.[42][43][44]
A second video game, Ikki Tousen: Eloquent Fist (一騎当千 Eloquent Fist), was developed by Tamsoft for the PlayStation Portable and released on October 2, 2008, by Marvelous Entertainment.
