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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 , Male Protagonist , Detective , Super Power , Superhero , Episodic , Shapeshifting

Tondemo Senshi Muteking

Studio: Tatsunoko Production , Fuji TV
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Mecha , Sci-Fi

Twelve-year-old Linn Youki loyally supported his father when the world laughed at the scientist for saying that Earth was about to be invaded from outer space. But Linn did not expect to become personally involved--until he met Takoro, the strange young "deputy sheriff" from another world who was on the trail of notorious space criminals.

There were only four Kurodako Brothers, but they plotted to use their alien science and natural shape-changing powers to become the secret masters of Earth. With Takoro's help, Linn became the mighty super-hero, Muteking, to foil their schemes.

There is plenty of action and laughs in this light-hearted comedy-drama about a roller-skating costumed hero, his friendly but bumbling alien partner, a gang of klutzy would-be world conquerors, a beautiful police chief, an obsessed scientist, a sarcastic dog, an officious flying saucer, and others. This unusual but appealing cast of characters will charm viewers' hearts while it amuses them.



Tags: Kids , Magic , Aliens , Episodic , Henshin , Robots , Superhero , Police

Yatterman

Studio: Tatsunoko Production , Takara Tomy
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy

Remake of the Yatterman series.

A mysterious gem called the "Skull Stone" said to be able to reveal the location of the largest vein of gold in the world. This legend has entranced many people who wanted to get their hands on fame, power and wealth, including the Dorombo Gang. However, their hunt for the Skull Stone is not as easy as they imagined, mainly due to the faulty information they receive from their leader; and most of all, by a justical duo of pursuers called the "Yatterman".



Tags: Kids , Episodic , Male Protagonist , Female Protagonist , Slapstick , Urban , Robots , Superhero , Parody , Time Manipulation , Foreign

Saru Getchu: On Air

Also known as Ape Escape.

Studio: Xebec
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy , Romance

An evil monkey, Specter, has escaped a circus, using a mind-controlling device which allows him to become smarter and have access to controlling the monkeys. Kakeru is called over by a professor in order to capture all the monkeys, including the one's who's controlling them: Specter.



Tags: Kids , Animals , Kuudere

Time Bokan 2000: Kaitou Kiramekiman

Studio: TV Tokyo , Tatsunoko Production , Yomiuri Advertising
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure

Set in the near future, the world is shaken by a couple of young thieves named Kiramekiman, who issue warnings before they go into action. Once they set their sights on a target, they never fail to steal it. Meanwhile, a detective trio is in pursuit of the Kiramekiman group but are unable to catch them. Secretly, the goal of Kiramekiman is actually noble, since they are only stealing certain objects in order to maintain peace in the future.



Tags: Anti-Hero , Superhero , Episodic