Kunio-kun in dodgeball on Famicom. Insane sport with brawls and superpowers. Explosive multiplayer, pervasive humor. The saga at its most exhilarating in sport.
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Category
Sports4 players3+
Co-op
Description
Zany dodgeball game featuring Kunio-kun characters using special techniques in world matches. Published by Technos Japan, released in Japan in 1987. Kunio-kun character teams with special throws in varied courts. First Nekketsu Dodgeball on Famicom.
Nekketsu Koukou Dodgeball-bu review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,1 MB📅07/10/1987
Published by Technos Japan
Nekketsu Koukou Dodgeball-bu (NES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
A Kunio-kun spin-off built around school dodgeball, Famicom-exclusive, later exported as 'Super Dodge Ball' in the US. The original Japanese version sports a distinct cover and title, and intact boxed CIB is valued for the coherence of a complete Technos Japan collection. The Japanese cote climbs steadily, sustained by foreign persistence of the dodgeball sub-genre and attachment to the unrebadged Famicom version.
Better with friends
A super-charged dodgeball where two teams pelt each other with overpowered throws, diving dodges and sneaky passes. The competition for up to four lives on timing: catching a scorching ball, targeting the weak link and keeping your cool under fire decide the round's fate. Immediate and snappy, it triggers spectacular eliminations and cheers, perfect to restart among friends.
Is Nekketsu Koukou Dodgeball-bu still worth playing in 2026?
Nekketsu Koukou Dodgeball-bu is Kunio-kun in Famicom dodgeball, where the zany sport mixes with brawls and superpowers. Explosive multiplayer, ever-present humour and fully owned sports mechanics make Technos's title the saga at its most joyful in sports. The Western version Super Dodge Ball would later become iconic. Excellent readability, perfect match tempo. Still a classic to bring out today.
