A vain, mask-wearing anti-hero who uses a staff and comes from a village obsessed with physical beauty. Despite his cowardly tactics, he provides major comic relief.
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Strong warriors who compete in "Banker Survival" tournaments to win a fortune of Kinkas. A vain, mask-wearing anti-hero who uses a staff
Croket! is an unusual title for preservationists. According to international fans, while 52 of the 104 episodes are relatively easy to find (even raw), the other 52 episodes—specifically those labeled as —are considered "lost media" outside of Japan. The anime alternated between serious, plot-heavy episodes advancing the "Banker Survival Quest" narrative and short, comedic filler episodes focused purely on slapstick humor. This bifurcation made the show unique but also incredibly difficult to catalogue and subtitle for Western audiences. Media and Merchandise Strong warriors who compete in
The story follows a young, energetic boy named , a "Banker" traveling a whimsical world with a giant piggy bank strapped to his back. In this universe, Bankers collect magical gold coins called Kinka .
Our protagonist, , is a scrappy, endlessly positive young boy who possesses superhuman physical strength and wields a massive signature hammer. Unlike greedy Bankers seeking wealth or fame, Croket has a deeply personal, tragic motivation: he wants to collect enough Kinkas to revive his legendary Banker father, Burger , who was murdered by a mysterious antagonist known as the "Black Gown Man".