Choujin Barom-1 1972
What is Choujin Barom-1?
Choujin Barom-1 is a television series first released in 1972. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1972
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 35
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 2, 1972
- Networks
- Nippon TV
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 35 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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Choujin Barom-1 is a television series first released in 1972. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Nippon TV. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 35 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A live-action duo battles bizarre threats with superhuman powers.”
- Faithful adaptation of Takao Saito’s manga
- Strong lead performances by Hiroyuki Takano and Hiroki Izuka
- Blend of action, sci-fi and comedy
- Production values reflect its early-1970s era
Watch it if you enjoy retro Japanese superhero shows that blend action and humor.
The series features light-hearted action with occasional drama, suitable for teen and older audiences.
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What is Choujin Barom-1?
It is a 1972 live-action series adapting Takao Saito’s manga about two superhuman protagonists.
Who are the main characters?
The protagonists are Gentaro Shiratori, played by Hiroyuki Takano, and Takeshi Kido, played by Hiroki Izuka.
What genres does the show combine?
It mixes action, adventure, sci-fi, comedy and drama.
When was the series produced?
It aired in 1972, two years after the original manga was released.
Is the series based on existing material?
Yes, it adapts the Japanese manga series written by Takao Saito.
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