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Hero

2001 – nowShow2 seasons22 episodes

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

Summary

Former delinquent turned unconventional prosecutor Kohei Kuryu shakes up the legal world with his street-smart instincts and unorthodox style, clashing with ambitious colleague Maiko Amamiya while his relentless pursuit of justice gradually transforms those around him.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Hero episodes

2 seasons · 22 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Saiaku no deai, 8.6
  2. S1 E2 Kaerenai futari, 8.4
  3. S1 E3 Koi to iu na no hanzai, 8.4
  4. S1 E4 Kare ni osowatta koto, 8.3
  5. S1 E5 Futari kiri no yoru, 8.2
  6. S1 E6 Kanojo no ichi ban taisetsu na mono, 8.3
  7. S1 E7 Kimi ni aete yokatta, 8.5
  8. S1 E8 Kako wo shiru onna, 8.2
  9. S1 E9 Ore ga zutto soba ni iru, 8.5
  10. S1 E10 Wakare no yokan, 8.8
  11. S1 E11 Saigo no jiken, 9.0
  1. S2 E1 Episode #2.1, 8.5
  2. S2 E2 Episode #2.2, 7.8
  3. S2 E3 Episode #2.3, 7.8
  4. S2 E4 Episode #2.4, 8.5
  5. S2 E5 Episode #2.5, 8.5
  6. S2 E6 Episode #2.6, 8.3
  7. S2 E7 Episode #2.7, 8.2
  8. S2 E8 Episode #2.8, 8.2
  9. S2 E9 Episode #2.9, 8.2
  10. S2 E10 Episode #2.10, 8.4
  11. S2 E11 Episode #2.11, 8.3

Cast

24 of 79 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Masayuki Suzuki
Written by
Yasushi Fukuda

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Facts

January 8, 2001 · September 22, 2014 · Still running

First aired
January 8, 2001
Latest episode
September 22, 2014
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 22 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Hero?"

Questions about Hero

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hero?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Hero worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Hero okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Hero?

22 h

About 22 hours: 22 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each since 2001, and it's still in production.

Is Hero plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Hero in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.