Play Sakigake!! Otoko Juku - Meioutou Kessen (Japan) Online

Sakigake!! Otoko Juku: Meioutou Kessen came out on the Game Boy in 1990, developed by Bandai. It was part of that early wave of portable adaptations, where manga and anime licenses were common, and games often focused on straightforward action or brawling. This one is based on the over-the-top martial arts manga, and it captures that rowdy, exaggerated spirit pretty well for the hardware.

You control Momotaro Tsurugi, a student from the titular academy, as you move through side-scrolling stages fighting other delinquents. The main goal is to defeat all the enemy fighters in each area, often culminating in a boss battle. Your character uses punches, kicks, and special super moves that drain a separate energy meter. One notable mechanic is how defeated enemies sometimes burst out of their clothes, which is just a silly visual touch straight from the source material. The pacing is fast, and the difficulty can spike unexpectedly in later stages. It feels like a condensed, chaotic brawler that doesn’t take itself too seriously.