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Shinzou Ningen Casshern

Also known as Neo Human Casshan.

Studio: Tatsunoko Production , Sentai Filmworks
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Mecha , Sci-Fi

The brilliant Dr. Azuma created many robots to aid humankind. However, during a thunderstorm his lab was struck by lightning, corrupting the programming of one of his robots, BK-1, who renames himself Braiking Boss and declares that instead of serving mankind, mankind will now serve him! He brings other robots together into an overwhelming army bent on enslaving the human race.

Tetsuya, Dr. Azuma's son, asks his father to turn him into an indestructible android so that he will have the power to destroy the threat his father inadvertently created. Shortly thereafter, Braiking Boss captures Dr. Azuma and his wife, Tetsuya, now renamed Casshern, sets out to turn the tide of the war and rescue his parents, with the help of his girlfriend, Luna, and robot dog, Friender.

Tags: Robots , Tokusatsu , Superhero , Dystopian , Tragedy , Episodic , Revenge , Cyborg , Male Protagonist , Isekai

Cyborg 009

Also known as Cyborg 009.

Studio: Toei Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Mecha , Sci-Fi

Nine people are tricked and forced by a evil organization called The Neo-Black Ghosts into becoming cyborgs. But they refuse to become the neo-black ghosts killing machines, and guided by Dr. Gilmore the cyborgs escape. They team up in order to fight the neo-black ghosts and injustice where ever it shows it's face.



Tags: Episodic , Shounen , Achromatic , Cyborg

Cyborg 009 (1979)

Also known as Cyborg 009.

Studio: Toei Animation , Studio Live , Sunrise
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Mecha , Sci-Fi

Nine people are tricked and forced by a evil organization called The Neo-Black Ghosts into becoming cyborgs. But they refuse to become the neo-black ghosts killing machines, and guided by Dr. Gilmore the cyborgs escape. They team up in order to fight the neo-black ghosts and injustice where ever it shows it's face.



Tags: Superhero , Cyborg , Shounen

JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Stardust Crusaders

Also known as JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders.

Studio: david production , Warner Bros. Japan , ONE MUSIC
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Supernatural

In a Japanese jail sits 17-year-old Jotaro Kujo: punk, fighter, delinquent...and possessed by a force beyond his control! Around the world, evil spirits are awakening: "Stands," monstrous invisible creatures which give their bearers incredible powers. To save his mother's life, Jotaro must tame his dark forces and travel around the world to Cairo, Egypt, where a hundred-year-old vampire thirsts for the blood of his family. But the road is long, and an army of evil Stand Users waits to kill JoJo and his friends...



Tags: Super Power , Foreign , Primarily Male Cast , Travel , Shounen , Urban Fantasy , Male Protagonist , Revenge , Episodic , Gore , Primarily Adult Cast , Vampire , Ensemble Cast , Body Horror , Found Family , Desert , Tragedy , Time Manipulation , Delinquents , Ships , CGI , Assassins , Swordplay , Cowboys

Hurricane Polymar

Also known as Hurricane Polymar.

Studio: Tatsunoko Production
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Sci-Fi

Yoroi Takeshi is a carefree and somewhat naïve youth, who works as an assistant to the bumbling detective wannabe Kuruma Jo (who frequently proclaims himself the heir apparent to the title of Greatest Detective “Sherlock Holmes”).

From their rundown and shabby office, they run a humble if not failing private investigation service. The spunky and cute Nanba Teru (who’s father owns the building when Jo and Takeshi reside in) frequently interferes in their affairs by threatening eviction (Jo is continually months behind in back rent).

Since they rarely get any clients, they must resort to eavesdropping and spying on the Secret International Police Department headquarters, located in the building across from theirs in order to get their assignments. Unbeknownst to Jo and Teru, Takeshi has a deep secret. Not only is Takeshi the son of the International Police Department Chief but in times of peril and danger, mild-mannered Takeshi uses his trusty Poly-Met (Polymer Helmet) to transform into the Superhero “Hurricane” Polymer, a red suited masked man with incredible fighting abilities and superhuman strength. The only one who knows Takeshi’s secret is his lazy Saint Bernard, Daisaku, who always likes to provide cutting commentary to the audience (using his inner voice).

Together Jo and Takeshi (as Polymer) confront and battle a myriad of evil organizations, criminal gangs, mutants and monsters as they fight crime in the future city of Washinkyo (Washington/Tokyo).



Tags: Tokusatsu , Henshin , Episodic , Male Protagonist , Superhero , Super Power , Detective , Shapeshifting

Uchuu no Kishi Tekkaman

Also known as Space Knight Tekkaman.

Studio: Tatsunoko Production
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Mecha , Sci-Fi

Tekkaman is just an average bright boy in his everyday life. However, modern science can turn him into a mighty space warrior. This becomes a reality when aggressive aliens come from space to invade our planet. Armed with a space lance, Tekkaman gallantly goes into action against the grotesque space creatures. During his battles he encounters a mysterious young man from another planet who helps him out whenever he is in danger.



Tags: Tokusatsu , Episodic , Henshin , Superhero , Space , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Primarily Male Cast , Post-Apocalyptic , Super Power , Aliens , Robots , Revenge , Heterosexual , Shapeshifting

ONE PIECE

Also known as ONE PIECE.

Studio: Toei Animation , Funimation , Fuji TV , 4Kids Entertainment , TAP , Asatsu DK , Magic Bus , Mushi Production , Studio Guts , Asahi Production , Avex Pictures
Status: Releasing
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Drama , Fantasy

Gold Roger was known as the Pirate King, the strongest and most infamous being to have sailed the Grand Line. The capture and death of Roger by the World Government brought a change throughout the world. His last words before his death revealed the location of the greatest treasure in the world, One Piece. It was this revelation that brought about the Grand Age of Pirates, men who dreamed of finding One Piece (which promises an unlimited amount of riches and fame), and quite possibly the most coveted of titles for the person who found it, the title of the Pirate King.

Enter Monkey D. Luffy, a 17-year-old boy that defies your standard definition of a pirate. Rather than the popular persona of a wicked, hardened, toothless pirate who ransacks villages for fun, Luffy’s reason for being a pirate is one of pure wonder; the thought of an exciting adventure and meeting new and intriguing people, along with finding One Piece, are his reasons of becoming a pirate. Following in the footsteps of his childhood hero, Luffy and his crew travel across the Grand Line, experiencing crazy adventures, unveiling dark mysteries and battling strong enemies, all in order to reach One Piece.

*This includes following special episodes:
Chopperman to the Rescue! Protect the TV Station by the Shore! (Episode 336)
The Strongest Tag-Team! Luffy and Toriko's Hard Struggle! (Episode 492)
Team Formation! Save Chopper (Episode 542)
History's Strongest Collaboration vs. Glutton of the Sea (Episode 590)
20th Anniversary! Special Romance Dawn (Episode 907)

Tags: Pirates , Travel , Shounen , Ensemble Cast , Super Power , Found Family , Male Protagonist , Conspiracy , Ships , Tragedy , Slapstick , Politics , Time Skip , Slavery , War , Dystopian , Fugitive , Gods , Crime , Lost Civilization , Swordplay , Monster Boy , Henshin , Philosophy , Anthropomorphism , Shapeshifting , Cyborg , Food , Primarily Adult Cast , Animals , Anti-Hero , Skeleton , Medicine , Samurai , Prison , Anachronism , Guns , Robots , Desert , Post-Apocalyptic , Espionage , Nudity , Indigenous Cultures , Dragons , Marriage , Artificial Intelligence , Kuudere , Drugs , Asexual , Monster Girl , Fairy , Revenge , Assassins , Battle Royale , Adoption , Demons , Mermaid , Ninja , Time Manipulation , Aromantic , Kabuki , Dinosaurs , Musical Theater , Arranged Marriage , Gender Bending , Clone , Angels , Zombie , Trains , Unrequited Love , Blackmail

Seigi wo Aisuru Mono Gekkou Kamen

Studio: Knack Productions
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure

As the theme song denotes, no one knows who Gekko Kamen is. He is a lone figure dressed entirely in white, who mysteriously appears when danger is afoot.

While he appears to be a regular human, he is exceptionally gifted in many areas including unarmed combat and gymnastics. He is an expert motorcycle rider and a superb marksman.



Tags: Superhero , Tokusatsu

Cyborg 009 (Movie)

Also known as Cyborg 009.

Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Sci-Fi

Original Cyborg 009 1966 movie based on the manga. Features 009's origin and an epic battle against Black Ghost and their evil robot forces.

Tags: Robots , Conspiracy , Ensemble Cast , Shounen , Superhero , Cyborg , Slapstick

Cyborg 009: Kaijuu Sensou

Also known as Cyborg 009 and the Monster Wars.

Studio: Toei Video , Ishimori Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Sci-Fi

The evil organization 'Black Ghost' attacked around the world, using dinosaur (plesiosaur) type giant robots, and the team of 9 cyborgs launched their quest for the Black Ghost's hideout. 009 meets a girl named Helena...



Tags: Cyborg , Ensemble Cast , Superhero , Shounen , Kaiju , Slapstick , Robots , Foreign