Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger 2012
What is Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger?
"Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger" is a Japanese television series that premiered in 2012. The show revolves around a beautiful-yet-awkward genius who recruits three otaku to join a mission.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 27 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 6, 2012
- Last aired
- Jun 28, 2013
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Tokyo MX, Sun TV, BS Asahi
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Comedy
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 26 episodes and an average 27-minute runtime.
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"Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger" is a Japanese television series that premiered in 2012. The show revolves around a beautiful-yet-awkward genius who recruits three otaku to join a mission. The otaku are tasked with protecting the Akihabara district. The team is referred to as the Unofficial Sentai, Akibaranger. Their approach to their mission is unconventional, as they rely solely on their own delusions. The team's goal is to be acknowledged as a true Sentai team. The series explores the characters' efforts to achieve this goal.
Should you watch it?
“Three otaku use the power of delusion to defend Akihabara as an unofficial superhero team.”
- unique premise
- celebrates otaku culture
- niche appeal
- unconventional tone
Watch it if you enjoy meta-humor and stories about fandom culture.
The series features comedic themes and stylized action suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pain is Power Apr 6, 2012
- E2 The Activation of a Bizarrely Decorated Vehicle Summons a Full Blast of Red Delusion Apr 13, 2012
- E3 The Pain! Drunken Superhero Adventure!! Apr 20, 2012
- E4 A Forbidden Delusion Brings with It the Pain of Blue Corruption Apr 27, 2012
- E5 Oh the Pain ☆ Yellow Mama May 4, 2012
- E6 Take Flight Leader! The Painful Trap of Deluded Photography May 11, 2012
- E7 Fly, Itasha, Break Past the Limits! May 18, 2012
- E8 The Bonds Forged through Painful Special Training Lead Down the Road of Becoming Official to a Conspiracy May 25, 2012
- E9 The Pain Sentai, Disbanded Jun 1, 2012
- E10 The Painfully Unofficial Curse of Z and a New Beginning Jun 8, 2012
- E11 The Next Generation Heralds a Pain-Free, Down to Earth Warrior Jun 15, 2012
- E12 Most Painful Times. Farewell, Delusional Sentai Jun 22, 2012
- E13 Performance Review! If It Doesn't Hurt, Then That's All Right! Jun 29, 2012
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Delusion Wars Apr 5, 2013
- E2 Chinese Delusions Apr 12, 2013
- E3 Martial Arts Delusions Apr 19, 2013
- E4 Goddess of Delusions Apr 26, 2013
- E5 Delusional Imports May 3, 2013
- E6 Delusional Nyan Nyan May 10, 2013
- E7 Delusional Espionage May 17, 2013
- E8 Delusional Beauty War May 24, 2013
- E9 Delusion Number Two May 31, 2013
- E10 Delusional Pillow Talk Jun 7, 2013
- E11 Delusional Cemetery Jun 14, 2013
- E12 Delusional Apostle Jun 21, 2013
- E13 Delusional Compilation Jun 28, 2013
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise?
A genius recruits three otaku to protect Akihabara using the power of their own delusions.
Are they official heroes?
No, they aim to be acknowledged as a true team but operate as the Unofficial Sentai.
Who do they protect?
The team protects the Akihabara district.
What fuels their power?
Their powers are derived from their own delusions.
What is the team's goal?
They strive to be recognized as an official Sentai team.