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Tokyo Underground

2002·Show
26Episodes in1Season·TV-14
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4
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IMDb6.4
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High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Fantasy and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

Tokyo Underground is a manga series by Akinobu Uraka and published by Enix. It became an anime series, produced by Studio Pierrot and shown on the TV Tokyo Network from April 2 until September 24, 2002. The TV series was released on DVD by Geneon Entertainment in the US and Canada, released as a boxset by Manga Entertainment in the UK and by Tokyo Night Train in Australia. It also aired in Canada on the digital channel G4techTV Canada, starting on July 22, 2007 at 8:30 pm ET/PT.
Shonen ActionElemental PowersUnderground WorldAdventure AnimeHigh StakesFast-Paced BattlesComing-of-Age JourneyFantasy World-BuildingEarly 2000s Anime

Crew

Directed by:
Hayato Date, Masahiko Murata, Rion Kujo
Written by:
Katsuyuki Sumisawa, Michiko Yokote, Satoru Nishizono
Produced by:
Taihei Yamanishi, Ken Hagino, Fukashi Azuma
Composed by:
Akifumi Tada

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Tokyo Underground legally?

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Is Tokyo Underground worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tokyo Underground rated?

TV-14Violence

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Tokyo Underground have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 26 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

When did Tokyo Underground air?

It ran from 2002 to 2002 and has ended.

What language is Tokyo Underground in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Tokyo Underground?

2JPRU

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tokyo Underground in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tokyo Underground use?

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TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Tokyo Underground, including Elemental Rock–Paper–Scissors, Elemental Powers, First-Episode Resurrection.