Hero
Former delinquent turned unconventional prosecutor Kohei Kuryu shakes up the legal world with his street-smart instincts and unorthodox style, clashing with ambitious colleague Maiko Amamiya while his relentless pursuit of justice gradually transforms those around him.
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Where is Hero streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | Asia Premium Amazon Channel , Channel K Amazon Channel, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Hero
Hero is a 2001 Japanese-language drama series. The cast is led by Takuya Kimura, Bokuzo Masana, Takuzo Kadono. It spans 2 seasons and 22 episodes and is still running.
Hero was produced by Fuji Television Network and made in Japan. It was first aired on January 8, 2001.
- Director
- Masayuki Suzuki
- Writers
- Yasushi Fukuda
- First aired
- January 8, 2001
- Last aired
- September 22, 2014
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 2 (22 episodes)
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Fuji Television Network
Hero cast & crew
Hero was written by Yasushi Fukuda.
The cast features Takuya Kimura as Kohei Kuryu / 久利生公平, Bokuzo Masana as Syuji Ido / 井户秀二, Takuzo Kadono as Yutaka Ushimaru / 牛丸丰, Masanobu Katsumura as Tatsuo Egami / 江上达夫, Norito Yashima as Kenji Endo / 远藤贤司, and Fumiyo Kohinata as Takayuki Suetsugu / 末次隆之.
Is Hero worth watching?
With 2 seasons and 22 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy drama, Hero is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hero
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Cast of Hero
Takuya Kimura
Kohei Kuryu / 久利生公平
Bokuzo Masana
Syuji Ido / 井户秀二
Takuzo Kadono
Yutaka Ushimaru / 牛丸丰
Masanobu Katsumura
Tatsuo Egami / 江上达夫
Norito Yashima
Kenji Endo / 远藤贤司
Fumiyo Kohinata
Takayuki Suetsugu / 末次隆之
Katsuya
Keita Kosugi
Keiko Kitagawa
Chika Asagi / 麻木千佳
Hajime Okayama
Otsuka
Tetta Sugimoto
Masashi Tamura / 田村雅史
Gaku Hamada
Daisuke Uno / 宇野大介
Yutaka Matsushige
Kenzaburo Kawajiri
Hero — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hero in United States?
Hero is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Hero in?
Hero is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Hero are there?
Hero has 2 seasons with 22 episodes in total, and it is still running.
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