Tiger & bunny

The action takes place in the fictional city of Sternbild, which looks like futuristic New York . 45 years before the events began, people with superhuman abilities began to appear, which were called NEXT. Some of these people have become superheroes. Each of the city superheroes has its own sponsor company, and their costumes are decorated with advertisements for real-life companies. The exploits of superheroes are broadcast live in the popular TV show “Hero TV”, which gives points for each act of the superhero, and at the end of the season sums up and proclaims “King of Heroes”.

The story unfolds around the veteran hero Kotetsu Kaburagi, who is known as the "Wild Tiger." He got a new partner, a young guy named Barnaby Brooks Jr. Barnaby and Kotetsu are difficult to work with each other, because each of them has their own idea of ​​how a superhero should behave.

• Kotetsu Kaburagi ( Japanese 鏑 木 ・ T ・ 虎 徹 Kaburagi Ti Kotetsu )

One of the main characters, a veteran superhero who does not spare private property in the fight against crime, without hesitation destroying obstacles in the way, for which he received the nickname "Destructive Justice." Now he is one of the most unpopular heroes of the city of Sternbild, because of him his company went bankrupt. Kaburagi gets to new employers, and they put next to him a new partner Barnaby, while not giving him the right to another decision. Kotetsu has a daughter, Kaede, who, like most residents of the city, does not know about his secret profession. He has the ability to increase his physical strength hundreds of times, the effect lasts no more than five minutes per hour. In his new suit, an advertisement for the Japanese toy line SH Figuarts and the Japanese media company SoftBank are displayed . He fell into the ranks of superheroes thanks to a superhero named Legend, who helped him master his own strength. Kotetsu is committed to the traditional ideals of justice, relies on instinct and does not take into account rating points.

Seiyu : Hiroaki Hirata

• Barnaby Brooks Jr. ( Jap. バ ー ナ ビ ー ・ ル ル ッ ク r. Jr.

One of the main characters, nicknamed Rabbit , was involved in the show "Hero TV". A rookie hero who does not hide his identity from society, a partner of the Wild Tiger in the new season, has the same strength as him. Unlike Kotetsu, it relies more on strategy than on feelings. His costume features Bandai's ad and their Crusade System Collectible Card Games . Barnaby became an orphan as a child when his parents were killed before his eyes. In his free time, he conducts his own investigation, which led to the secret organization “Ouroboros”, related to the death of his parents.

Seiyu: Masakazu Morita

• Karina Lyle ( Japanese カ リ ー ナ ・ ラ イ ル Kari: to Raira )

It has the power of cold. A high school student who lives with her parents and seeks to promote her own career as a singer. She also works as a pianist under her real name. Feels for the Wild Tiger. Her “frank” costume, which her father does not approve of, contains an advertisement for the low-calorie drink Pepsi NEX, which is produced in Japan by Suntory .

Seiyu: Minako Kotobuki

• Nathan Seymour ( ネ イ サ ン ・ シ ー モ ア Neysan Si: moa )

Possesses fiery abilities, drives a maneuverable sports car. He has a non-traditional sexual orientation, and constantly pesteres other male characters with hints of intimate relationships. He is the owner of his own sponsorship company Helios Energy, his costume advertises Fujitsu products.

Seiyu: Kenjiro Tsuda

• Kate Goodman ( Japanese キ ー ス ・ グ ッ ド マ ン Ki: su Gooddoman )

Now the most popular hero in the city, the winner of the last season, the holder of the title “King of Heroes. He can fly using a rocket pack and has wind power. He’s wearing an ad for Bandai’s Tamashii Nations affiliate and Ustream’s online TV broadcast site . tv .

Seiyu: Guo Inoue

• Antonio Lopez ( Japanese ア ン ト ニ オ ・ ロ ペ ス Antonio Ropezu )

Giant in green armor, friend of the Wild Tiger. He specializes in frontal attacks and also has two drills on the shoulders of his suit, which can be activated at any time. His costume advertises Gyu-Kaku, a Japanese barbecue restaurant chain.

Seiyu: Titan Kusunoki

• Pao-Lin Huang ( ホ ァ ン ・ パ オ リ ン (黄 宝 鈴) Hoan Paorin )

A young Chinese girl, armed with a stick and with her help generates electric discharges. Her Chinese-style costume is touted by Japanese food company Calbee and Japanese website DMM.com.

Seiyu: Maria Ise

• Ivan Karelin ( Japanese イ ワ ン ・ カ レ リ ン Ivan Karerin )

A young hero in a ninja costume, who is more engaged in his own promotion than in the fight against crime, appearing in the background of broadcasts and photos to please the sponsors. He can completely copy the appearance and voice of a person, a well-trained fighter, using his katana, can chop metal, but because of his insecurity, he can not fully reveal his potential. His costume features an ANIME anime product website advertisement.

Seiyu: Nobuhiko Okamoto

• Ben Jackson ( Jap. ベ ン ・ ジ ャ ク ソ ン Ben Jyakuson )

The first employer of the Wild Tiger and his friend. He was president of TopMag. His company went bankrupt, after which Jackson became a taxi driver. Helped Kotets deal with the rebellion Maverick. At the end of events, he became Executive Director of Apollon Media.

Seiyu: Katsuhisa Hoki

• Agnes Joubert ( ア ニ エ ス ・ ジ ュ ベ ー ル Aniesu Jube: ru )

Producer of "Hero TV". Her main task is to increase the ratings of TV shows and satisfy management and sponsors, interfering in the work of super-heroes.

Seiyu: Yuko Kaida

• Kaede Kaburagi ( Jap. 鏑 木 楓 Kaburagi Kaede )

The ten-year-old daughter of Kotetsu. Possesses the ability of NEXT, copies the power of the person to whom she touched.

Seiyu: Rina Hidaka

• Legend ( Japanese: Mr. レ ジ ェ ン ド Mr. Radzendo )

The first superhero of Sternbild. One of those who brought Kotetsu to the fight against crime. Subsequently, he began to lose strength and left his career. He survived the loss of superpowers hard, drank a lot and even beat his wife. Father Yuri Petrov ("Madman"). Killed by Yuri during a family quarrel.

Seiyu: Jurota Kosugi

• Alexander Lloyds ( Jap. ア レ キ サ ン ダ ー ・ ロ ズ ズ Arekisanda: Royds )

Deputy Maverick at Apollon Media, often dissatisfied with Kotetsu's actions.

Seiyu: Wataru Yokojima

• Saito ( 斎 藤 さ ん Saito: -san )

Apollon Media engineer who designs costumes for superheroes. He speaks in a very quiet voice, which becomes very sonorous during negotiations on the radio.

Seiyu: Hiroshi Iwasaki

• Samantha Taylor ( Jap. マ マ ン サ ・ テ イ ラ Т Samansa Teyra :)

Brooks' housekeeper who kept an eye on Barnaby when he was little.

Seiyu: Yoshiko Takemura

Antagonists

• Albert Maverick ( ア ル バ ー ト ・ マ ー ベ リ ッ ク Aruba: then Ma: berikku )

President and CEO of Apollon Media, the company that is the main sponsor of Hero TV and the employer of Wild Tiger and Barnaby. It is also Next, can change the memory of people. Barnaby’s investigation proved that he was involved in the activities of Ouroboros and the killing of his parents. The real killer of Barnaby’s parents.

Seiyu: Nobuaki Fukuda

• Yuri Petrov ( Japanese ユ ー リ ・ ペ ト ロ フ Yu: ri Petorofu )

Justice Justice of the Sternbill Administration, also known as curator of Hero TV. He monitors the situation on all issues related to the activities of the show, and is responsible for covering losses incurred by the city during the detention of criminals. It has been established that he is “<Madman” and can generate a blue-green flame stronger than the Fiery Sign. The madman can control this flame in different ways by shooting him with a crossbow or using it as an engine for flying.

Seiyu: Koji Yusa

• Jake Martinez ( Jap. ジ ェ イ ク ・ マ ル チ ネ ス Zeyka Marutinėsu )

NEXT Man, a member of the Ouroboros criminal gang, who was considered the killer of Barnaby’s parents. He was in prison, where he was serving a 250-year sentence until he was released. Jake can create barriers and also read minds. He died during the battle with Barnaby and the Tiger.

Seiyu: Keiji Fujiwara

• Krim ( Japanese ク リ ー ム Kuri: mu )

Another member of Ouroboros, the NEXT man. She manages inanimate objects, adding a lock of her hair to them.

Seiyu: Michiko Neya

• Hans Chuckman ( ハ ン ス ・ チ ャ ッ ク マ ン Hansu Tyakkuman )

A member of Ouroboros who does not have the human ability of NEXT, but is fanatically devoted to the organization.

Seiyu: Kenta Miyake

• Dr. Rothwang ( ロ ト ワ ン グ Rotovang )

A scientist who worked with the Brooks family. Created humanoid robots to replace "obsolete" human heroes.

Seiyu: Mitsuru Miyamoto

• Edward

An old friend of Ivan and his former classmate at the Academy of Heroes. He was the best student in the class until he killed a man. During a bank robbery, one of the robbers took a woman hostage, threatening with a pistol. He was in a hurry to save the hostage, but Ivan did not help him. Using his powers, he snatched a gun from a robber, but accidentally shot a woman. He served time in prison until he escaped to avenge Ivan, but still they made peace. Able to control sand.

Opening Topics

• "Orion no Nazoru"

Artist: UNISON SQUARE GARDEN

• "Missing Link"

Artist: Novels

Closing topics

• "Hoshi no Sumika"

Artist: Aobozu

• "Mind Game"

Artist: Tamaki

Representative of the Anime News Network website, Karl Kimlinger, noted that the series is unique in its kind, since almost always anime characters who mutate or gain superpowers become social outcasts. Here, on the contrary, super-heroes become stars and participants in the global reality show, a program about heroes, and about what they do. The series itself is fascinating and unusual. ^[one]

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