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Name: HEROMAN
Genre: Anime
Released: 2010-04-01
Cast: Matthew LeonhartMikako KomatsuChô

2010
1 Season
7.0 (109)

HEROMAN is a Japanese anime television series that originally aired on TV Tokyo from April to September 2010. The series is produced by Studio Bones and was created by Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee and his frequent collaborator, the Japanese manga artist Tamon Ohta.

The series follows the adventures of a young boy named Joey Jones, who discovers a sphere-shaped robot named Heroman in a junkyard. Heroman appears to be nothing more than a toy at first, but when a lightning bolt strikes the robot, Joey is transformed into a superhero and gains the ability to control Heroman remotely with a special device.

Together, Joey and Heroman team up to defend their hometown of Center City from a variety of threats, including giant monsters and alien invaders. As the series progresses, Joey and his friends become embroiled in a wider conflict that threatens the entire world.

The series has a distinctive style that combines classic Japanese giant robot anime tropes with American superhero storytelling. The animation is sleek and modern, with plenty of dynamic action scenes and visually stunning set pieces. The character designs by Tamon Ohta are eye-catching and distinctive, with each character having their own unique look and personality.

HEROMAN also benefits from the involvement of Stan Lee, who brings his trademark wit and energy to the proceedings. The series is filled with plenty of self-aware humor and references to classic Marvel Comics characters, as well as Lee's own cameos in the show.

One of the standout aspects of the series is its focus on the bonds of friendship and family. Joey's relationship with his father, a former astronaut, is a key part of the show's emotional core, and his friendships with his classmates also play an important role in the story. At its heart, HEROMAN is a coming-of-age story about a young boy learning to become a hero, both for his own sake and for the sake of those he loves.

Overall, HEROMAN is a fun and engaging series that combines classic anime and superhero storytelling with a uniquely modern sensibility. Fans of both genres will find plenty to enjoy here, from the exciting action scenes to the heartfelt character moments. Whether you're a fan of Stan Lee, Tamon Ohta, or just great animation in general, HEROMAN is definitely worth checking out.

HEROMAN is a series that ran for 1 seasons (26 episodes) between April 1, 2010 and on TV Tokyo

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Seasons

26. Faith

September 23, 2010

A boy who looked up to heroes met "Heroman" and overcame countless battles and crises. As the world heads toward its end, a single boy, this "Joey Jones", stands up against mankind's greatest foe, Kogorr. To protect the world, and his friends, Joey makes a firm decision. Does his fierce gaze peer toward a sparkling future, or something else... Now is when a true hero is born!

25. Crisis

September 16, 2010

The Skrugg's real aim was to resurrect their leader, Kogorr. Joey and Heroman bravely stand up before their greatest foe, reborn once again. But the rebirth of Kogorr is merely a prologue to the crisis that befalls them. At the same time, Denton and the others head toward the White House in the MR-1. With all the friends gathering together, Joey and Heroman put everything on the line to break through this worst possible situation, but... The story rushes toward its climax!

24. Resurrection

September 9, 2010

A fierce battle unfolds as Joey and Heroman make their way into the heart of the Skrugg's territory. With the government unable to mount an all-out attack while the President's safety is still in question, they're putting all their hopes on those two's battle. Just then, Keisha's news helicopter appears and starts broadcasting the situation to the world. The image of Heroman and a single boy fighting alongside him... Then, at the epicenter of the enemy's stronghold, the greatest foe Joey has ever faced is reborn...

23. Sortie

September 2, 2010

It's discovered that the recent incidents are all connected to the legacy of the Skrugg, so Joey and the others immediately start looking into the existence of the Skrugg remnants. However, the Skrugg's secret plan has already started, and they reveal themselves to mankind, by attacking the White House! Faced with mysterious plant-like creatures spreading destruction surrounding the White House, Joey and the gang prepare to fight, knowing that the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

22. Memories

August 26, 2010

After Psy is injured, Joey tries to search for answers about what being a hero really means. He always looked up to his dad, who sacrificed himself in a coal mining accident to save a great number of people, and everyone in the town holds Brian Carter Jones as a hero to be looked up to. Except for Holly, that is. Holly asks Joey to answer the question "What is a hero?" and Joey tries to find the answer. Meanwhile, Will pays a visit to Lina, and warns her to stay away from Joey...

21. Emotion

August 19, 2010

With Professor Denton missing, and now Holly kidnapped, Joey and Psy turn to the NIA for help finding the identity of the abductor. But Joey can't help feeling he seemed an awful lot like Will... With the prospect of having to fight Lina's brother looming, Joey and Psy head off in search of their friends, but the truth they find is even more disturbing.

20. Missing

August 12, 2010

Professor Denton is investigating a string of abductions that have been occurring in Center City for the past month, from cows to dogs and now even humans! After announcing he's figured something out he goes missing as well, so Joey and Psy start to look for him. Unfortunately, Holly decides to tag along and ends up taking over the entire investigation... Will they find out the true identity of the culprit behind the abductions, or just get dragged around by Holly as she plays around?

19. Survival

August 5, 2010

The island that Joey and the others are visiting is being overrun with a mysterious life form! Joey and Lina begin to search deep into the jungle to find Heroman and the rest of the gang, and they come across Heroman who's been caught by the life form and can't move! Joey's always been saved by Heroman before, but this time it's his turn to do the saving, and then to find the origin of this creature and face it down!

18. Separation

July 29, 2010

Hughes arranges for Joey and the gang to go to a government owned, uninhabited island. Without any prying eyes, Heroman and the others spend a pleasant summer vacation. When night falls, they start telling ghost stories, of course, and according to Psy, the island is cursed by a demon. While he's telling the story, strange things matching the story happen one after another... Joey and the others may be about to experience a true fright while trapped on the island!

17. Legacy

July 22, 2010

Lately a number of research labs have been attacked in a series of incidents. Denton tells Joey and Psy that he believes the one thing that connects them all is the Skrugg. While feeling the dread of having to deal with the Skrugg again, they come up with a plan to lure out the culprit. Fully prepared, Joey waits for the attack, when they suddenly appear with a bang! Who shows up but someone entirely unexpected! What is their true identity? What is their motive?

16. Decision

July 15, 2010

Dr. Minami stubbornly continues to attack Heroman, and over the long battle Heroman and Joey's stamina begins to fade. The fierce battle ends up at a dam, but Minami continues his attack, and begins to destroy it. The battle becomes extremely difficult for Heroman as he tries to fight while protecting the dam at the same time. Heroman continues to use his own body as a shield in the face of Minami's indiscriminate attacks, until...

15. Revolt

July 8, 2010

Joey is escaping alone in the forest, separated from his friends, and before him appears Hughes, the regular from Hilly's coffee shop. When he reveals his true identity, he asks Joey to talk. Joey is cautious at first, but his sincerity begins to... At the same time, Minami is seaching for Heroman, and starts going wild with the MR-1 to settle his grudge. With the attack headed toward Joey, finally the fated battle between Minami and Heroman begins!

14. Beleaguer

July 1, 2010

Joey and the gang successfully escaped from Center City, and continue heading to an acquaintance of Prof. Denton's in Nevada. Heroman should be a hero that saved the world, but instead is being chased by the United States government, and Joey is worried. Joey ends up contacting Lina, but that gives away their location to Hughes and they are cornered. Without any place left to run, the others volunteer to stand up in order to protect Joey and Heroman...

13. Getaway

June 24, 2010

Joey fully enjoyed himself on his date with Lina. But that blissful time was overturned in an instant with an emergency evacuation call from Prof. Denton. Joey hurries to meet up with Psy and Denton, where he learns that the government has officially labeled Heroman as a remnant of the Skrugg. The way that the truth has been bent and distorted is nearly unbearable for them. At the same time, they decide to make a break for it away from Center City while it's being completely staked out by checkpoints...

12. Stalkers

June 17, 2010

Joey and Lina are on that all important "first date." Both are young and innocent, and they have fun going shopping and playing on the beach. But from underneath that smooth surface lies a bunch up to no good. Psy, Denton, plus Joey's sister Holly who came to break up the date, all hang over the proceedings like dark clouds. Joey does his best to get through the various difficulties and let Lina have a good time on their date, but...

11. Menace

June 10, 2010

The United States government fears that the "Ghost" which is helping the reconstruction of Center City in the shadows has something to do with the Skrugg. Special Agent Hughes of the NIA, an agency that reports directly to the President, tries to come up with a way to meet this Ghost in person. Joey and Heroman are slowly being tracked down... About that time, a mysterious girl wielding a base shows up on Joey's doorstep. It has been a while since Joey has seen her, and it is the start of his nightmare...

10. Approach

June 3, 2010

Three months after the battle with the Skrugg, peace has returned to Center City. Joey's busy with his part-time work having doubled, and everyone is happily working on the reconstruction. Everyone except Lina, who lost her smile after having to part for eternity with her brother Will. Lina tries to get over her sadness by asking Joey out on a date. But just as it's hard for her to express her feelings, some people end up getting in the way!

9. Alive

May 27, 2010

Joey can't stand after taking a serious hit from Kogorr. Heroman, seeing Joey in such a state, unleashes a power that hasn't been seen before. It's the power of him going out of control. Dr. Minami stands ready to stop the sphere, seemingly confident. But his aim isn't really to stop the sphere, that's just step one. With all the peoples of the world's fate on the line, humanity's battle with the Skrugg reaches its conclusion!

8. Combat

May 20, 2010

In order to destroy the controls for the spheres, Denton and Psy infiltrate the Skrugg's base, but they are quickly surrounded by the enemy and even with the guitar weapon can't progress any further. Then the Skrugg's leader, Kogorr, putting them in a desperate situation. But Joey and Heroman run in just in the nick of time to save them. It's time for the battle between the two powerhouses, Kogorr and Heroman, to get started!

7. Resistance

May 13, 2010

Faced with the extinction of the human race, the President is coming closer to deciding to use nuclear weapons. But before him appears the mad scientist, " Dr. Minami." He claims to be able to stop the sphere without using a nuclear attack. Back in Center City, Joey and the others are infiltrating the Skrugg's base, and in order to cause a diversion they split into two groups. The newly re-brainwashed Will and Nick appear before them. Joey has a plan to undo the brainwashing, but...

6. Backlash

May 6, 2010

Joey's group is forced to retreat from the new enemies that suddenly appear in front of them. Meanwhile, Prof. Denton has analyzed the Skrugg and determined that the five spheres are heading toward different important world cities. One of them is the White House itself. At first thought to just be rolling spheres, it seems the Skrugg studied humanity well on how exactly to destroy the entire world. Realizing this, everyone is shocked and itching to do something about it, and as the time limit approaches, Joey and his friends become determined to head toward the enemy's base.

5. Assassins

April 29, 2010

Against the rolling sphere that continues to destroy the city, Joey and the others could do nothing but barely hold its progress. Joey is determined to not leave the Skrugg alone, and leaps into the fray again even without a plan, while Prof. Denton gives a guitar weapon to Psy that he created using the Skrugg's weapon. Joey and Psy head into the city with the weapon in hand, and they come up with a new plan to go up against the huge number of Skrugg. But before them a new threat comes calling...

4. Sphere

April 22, 2010

Will thinks that he should be the hero, and drags Nick along with him to infiltrate the enemy's base and steal some of their weapons. At the same time Joey, having successfully dropped off his grandmother at the shelter, heads toward Professor Denton's place to get more information. On the other hand, Kogorr starts attacking with a giant sphere. And what's more, it's started rolling straight toward the shelter where Grandma and Lina are! Joey and Heroman head out to face it and stop its advance somehow.

3. Invasion

April 15, 2010

The giant saucer that appeared in the skies of Center City begins sending tons of Skrugg down to the ground. Even with the military in wait, they were no match for the onslaught, and the people could do nothing but escape. After Joey stands in shock watching the neighborhoods being destroyed, he and Psy head to Joey's grandmother's house. However, the Skrugg show up and get in their way. Joey steels his determination, activates Heroman, and stands up, ready to face the enemy himself.

2. Encounter

April 8, 2010

Seeing Heroman's power before his own eyes, Joey wasn't able to hide his happiness or bewilderment. He worries about what he should do with this power and what Heroman really is. Meanwhile, the mysterious life forms called "The Skrugg" have begun their Earth invasion. When Joey hears of it, he runs to tell Prof. Denton who was broadcasting to them of the imminent danger. However, the Skrugg appear there with weapons in hand! And Lina encounters them as well!?

1. Beginning

April 1, 2010

Center City, West Coast, USA. Joey loves heroes, and lives together in the city with his grandmother. While working a part-time job to support himself, he enjoys his life surrounded by Psy, his sarcastic lone-wolf friend, and Lina, a bright, cheerful girl from a well-to-do family. One day, Joey picks up a toy that was thrown away, repairs it, and names it "Heroman." But just then, a bolt of lightning strikes the toy! To Joey's surprise, a giant-sized "Heroman" is born before his eyes!

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Where to Watch HEROMAN

HEROMAN is available for streaming on the TV Tokyo website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch HEROMAN on demand at Amazon Prime.