Sankei Shimbun
through 11 May 1983 in both the "Sankei Shimbun" and "Nishinippon Sports" newspapers. The manga series was adapted into a 42-episode anime television series by Toei Dōga and broadcast on the Fuji TV network from 16 April 1981 through 25 March 1982. An anime film was released on 13 March 1982 shortly before the TV series ended.