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Betterman

  • TV Series
  • 1999
  • TV-PG
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Betterman (1999)
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AnimeMechaActionAdventureAnimationComedyDramaHorrorMysterySci-Fi

The enigmatic Akamatsu Industries, disguised as a heavy machine factory in Tokyo, is a clandestine organization that uses neural enhanced weapons known as Awakeners to battle a mysterious vi... Read allThe enigmatic Akamatsu Industries, disguised as a heavy machine factory in Tokyo, is a clandestine organization that uses neural enhanced weapons known as Awakeners to battle a mysterious virus.The enigmatic Akamatsu Industries, disguised as a heavy machine factory in Tokyo, is a clandestine organization that uses neural enhanced weapons known as Awakeners to battle a mysterious virus.

  • Stars
    • Kappei Yamaguchi
    • Kyôko Hikami
    • Junko Iwao
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    113
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    • Stars
      • Kappei Yamaguchi
      • Kyôko Hikami
      • Junko Iwao
    • 3User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes26

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    Kappei Yamaguchi
    Kappei Yamaguchi
    • Keita Aono
    • 1999
    Kyôko Hikami
    Kyôko Hikami
    • Hinoki Sai
    • 1999
    Junko Iwao
    Junko Iwao
    • Sakura
    • 1999
    Matthew Erickson
    • Keita Aono
    • 1999
    Onalea Gilbertson
    Onalea Gilbertson
    • Hinoki Sai
    • 1999
    Naoki Bando
    • Officer…
    • 1999
    Masaya Takatsuka
    • Detective…
    • 1999
    Hitoshi Bifu
    • Man…
    • 1999
    Konami Yoshida
    Konami Yoshida
    • Reporter…
    • 1999
    Kyoko Kaneko
    • Doctor…
    • 1999
    Carol-Anne Day
    Carol-Anne Day
    • Hinoki's Friend…
    • 1999
    Sayuri
    • Woman
    • 1999
    Kazuhiko Nishimatsu
    • Principal…
    • 1999
    Tarou Masuoka
    • Crewmember…
    • 1999
    Kazuki Yao
    Kazuki Yao
    • Bodaiju
    • 1999
    Kenji Nojima
    • Man
    • 1999
    Mugihito
    • Mugito Mamon
    • 1999
    Hiroki Takahashi
    • Cactus Prickle
    • 1999
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    rain-34

    this is a very good anime series

    A deadly virus has attacked humanity with vicious intent! At the forefront of the battle is the enigmatic Akamatsu Industries - Disguised as a heavy machine factory in Tokyo, this clandestine organization uses neural enhanced weapons known as Awakeners to battle the virus. But will the combined efforts of this secret organization and the mysterious warrior Betterman be enough to save Tokyo?

    there are 26 episodes in the series. running time 650 min

    show stars

    Matthew Erickson - Keita

    Mark Gatha - Cactus

    Onalea Gilbertson - Hinoki Sai

    Kuwashima Houko - Miyako Asami

    Jonathan Love - Shou

    David Pettitt - Akamatsu

    Mariette Sluyter - Sakura

    Meredith Taylor-Parry - Amani

    Yamaguchi Kappei - Keita Aono
    TimothyMcKann

    Ultra Cool!

    When I first started watching this series on TechTv's "Anime Unleashed", I think it was cool. It had lots of action, this series was one of the best sci-fi anime I have ever seen. I really wanted this series for my collection and I did. My mother bought me the entire collection for Christmas, and I got to see all the episodes in order. It was pretty cool all right. I think all of Lamia's forms of BetterMan are cool. They are:Nebula, Dragon-like form of Lamia,Aqua,SuperSonic Water form of Lamia,Forte,Second most powerful form of Betterman, and Oltus,Ultimate form of Betterman. Another thing that is cool about the show. Keita get to pilot the mighty Kakusajin along with Hinoki, when they are together. They sometimes take control. And when Hinoki tells Keita that he has control. Keita yells:"I HAVE CONTROL". The Kakusajin transforms, it also uses a special technique called Synapse Attack. It's a very powerful technique. I think the rest of the series is kinda cool. The series features the voices cast famous for Fancy Lala,Crest of the Stars, Jubei Chan, Angel Links, G-Gundam, and others. In closing, if you've seen it on TechTV and like it. Add it to your DVD collection, you will see what I mean.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The first television anime to be created in a 16:9 format.
    • Quotes

      Keita: It's been such a long journey. But you know, finishing all the levels means that's the end of the game. That's everything. Imagine something so perfect that it doesn't have to evolve anymore.

    • Connections
      Spin-off from Yûsha ô Gaogaigar (1997)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 1, 1999 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • 進化戰記
    • Production companies
      • Ocean Group
      • RCA Victor Company of Japan
      • Sunrise
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    • Runtime
      25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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