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Kenka Dokugaku

The live-action series Kenka Dokugaku (also known as Fight Alone) is streaming globally on Netflix as a six-episode world exclusive, with no availability on other Japanese streaming services.

Synthesized from 3 Yomimono stories · updated Jun 30

The live-action adaptation of the Korean webtoon Kenka Dokugaku, also referred to as Fight Alone, premiered globally on Netflix on June 11, 2026. The six-episode series is a Netflix world exclusive, meaning it is not available on any other streaming platform in Japan, including DMM TV, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video, or d Anime Store. The series stars Suzuka Ouji in the lead role and is directed by Hideki Takeuchi.

Netflix released opening footage and a character chart alongside the premiere, giving viewers the first concrete look at how the series adapts the webtoon's high-school caste-system premise. The opening footage shows lead character Kota Shimura in a humiliating live stream before his unconventional rise. The series is the first Japanese live-action adaptation of a Korean webtoon that has been read over 2.2 billion times worldwide.

Shortly after its debut, the series appeared on Netflix Japan's weekly rankings for June 8-26, 2026, debuting at number two in Japan and number three globally. It was one of two live-action webtoon adaptations dominating the charts, alongside Iron Hammer Teacher, which held the top spot for three consecutive weeks.

Key facts

Premiere date
June 11, 2026
Number of episodes
six
Streaming platform
Netflix world exclusive, not available on DMM TV, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video, or d Anime Store
Lead actor
Suzuka Ouji
Director
Hideki Takeuchi
Netflix Japan ranking (June 8-26, 2026)
number two in Japan, number three globally
Webtoon readership
over 2.2 billion times worldwide

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Release
live_action · 2026-06-11 · global · 2026-06-30
Release
live_action · 2026-06-11 · worldwide · 2026-06-10
Licensed by
Netflix (global) · 2026-06-30

Connections

Music by
suzuka ouji
Voice cast of
suzuka ouji

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Jun 30

Kenka Dokugaku Live-Action Series Is a Netflix Exclusive

The live-action drama adaptation of the Korean webtoon Kenka Dokugaku, starring Suzuka Ouji and directed by Hideki Takeuchi, began streaming globally on Netflix on June 11, 2026. The six-episode series is a Netflix world exclusive and is not available on any other streaming service in Japan, including DMM TV, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video, or d Anime Store.

Jun 27

Netflix Japan Rankings Dominated by Live-Action Webtoon Adaptations

Netflix Japan's weekly rankings for June 8-26, 2026, are topped by live-action adaptations of LINE Manga webtoons 'Iron Hammer Teacher' and 'Fight Solo'. 'Iron Hammer Teacher' holds #1 in Japan and globally for three consecutive weeks, while 'Fight Solo' debuts at #2 in Japan and #3 globally.

Jun 10

Netflix's 'Fight Alone' Drops Opening Footage, Character Chart Ahead of Premiere

Netflix's live-action series 'Fight Alone,' starring Oji Suzuka, began streaming worldwide on June 11, 2026. Alongside the release, the platform unveiled a cast group shot, a character relationship chart, and the opening footage of the first episode, which shows lead character Kota Shimura in a humiliating live stream before his unconventional rise.