Hero 2001
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- January 8, 2001
- Last Aired
- September 22, 2014
- Format
- 2 seasons · 22 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~22 hours (60 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E5 "Tears of the Demon Prosecutor" (★ 8/10)
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Asia Premium Amazon Channel, Channel K Amazon Channel
What is Hero?
The Japanese television series "Hero" is a drama that aired on Fuji TV. The show features a former delinquent turned unconventional prosecutor, who shakes up the legal world with his street-smart instincts and unorthodox style.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 22
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 8, 2001
- Last aired
- Sep 22, 2014
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.9/10 from 36 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 22 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Viewing time
- Calculate binge schedule & time to finish Hero →
Where to watch in Japan
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Asia Premium Amazon Channel
Channel K Amazon Channel
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How long to binge?
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Overview
The Japanese television series "Hero" is a drama that aired on Fuji TV. The show features a former delinquent turned unconventional prosecutor, who shakes up the legal world with his street-smart instincts and unorthodox style. This prosecutor clashes with an ambitious colleague, while his relentless pursuit of justice transforms those around him. The series explores the complexities of the justice system through the protagonist's unorthodox methods.
Should you watch it?
“A street-smart former delinquent challenges the legal establishment as an unconventional prosecutor in this Japanese drama.”
- engaging lead performance
- unique perspective on the justice system
- nontraditional legal methods
- clashing workplace dynamics
Watch it if you enjoy stories about unconventional professionals challenging rigid systems.
The series features professional workplace conflict and legal investigations.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Newcomer Mytharc Jan 8, 2001
- E2 Troublesome Man Core Jan 15, 2001
- E3 Marry Me? Core Jan 22, 2001
- E4 A Prosecutor's Job Mytharc Jan 29, 2001
- E5 True Feelings Core Feb 5, 2001
- E6 I Like Matches Core Feb 12, 2001
- E7 Appreciation Core Feb 19, 2001
- E8 Medical Malpractice Core Feb 26, 2001
- E9 Terror Attacks Core Mar 5, 2001
- E10 Past Records Mytharc Mar 12, 2001
- E11 The Last Case Mytharc Mar 19, 2001
Season 2 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 HERO, once more Mytharc Jul 14, 2014
- E2 Lies and Mysteries Core Jul 21, 2014
- E3 Double Deaths Core Jul 28, 2014
- E4 Old Friends Core Aug 4, 2014
- E5 Tears of the Demon Prosecutor Core Aug 11, 2014
- E6 The Red Shirt Core Aug 18, 2014
- E7 Brewing Jealousy Core Aug 25, 2014
- E8 The Scapegoat Core Sep 1, 2014
- E9 Four Murderers Core Sep 8, 2014
- E10 The Last Case Mytharc Sep 15, 2014
- E11 Concealed Truth Mytharc Sep 22, 2014
Frequently asked questions
What is the main character's profession?
Kohei Kuryu works as a prosecutor.
What is the protagonist's background?
He is a former delinquent.
Who is the protagonist's colleague?
He works alongside Maiko Amamiya.
What is the tone of the show?
The series focuses on the clash between unorthodox methods and traditional legal environments.
Does the protagonist influence others?
Yes, his pursuit of justice gradually transforms those around him.
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