Hazama Itsuro
main character
OVA
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- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 40 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- August 21, 1993 – November 22, 1993
- Season
- Summer 1993
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Director
- Toshiyasu Kogawa
- Original creator
- Jirou Kuwata
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 60/100
- Also known as
- 8man After, Cyber Desesperado, Cyber Desperado
- Score across sites
- 6.23/10
Estimated watch time
1h 40m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Cyborg79%Cyberpunk79%Drugs79%Superhero79%Police76%Anti-Hero73%Male Protagonist60%Gore50%Revenge40%Body Horror40%
overview details
Synopsis
Since the recent disappearance of 8 Man, a mysterious cyborg super hero created by Professor Tani, the city reels under "terrorist" assaults from murderous drug-crazed street gangs. Hazuma, an ex-cop who now runs his own detective agency, is hired to track down a missing scientist alleged to have made off with cybernetics from Professor Tani's laboratory. The missing hardware is reappearing as psycho-activated weapons grafted onto the bodies of the rogue "cyper-junkies." During his investigation Hazuma is brutally murdered. Dr. Tani uses Hazuma as a bio-template to replace the missing 8 Man. As a cover, 8 Man maintains the original persona of the detective, yet must cope with the duality of the cynical private eye and maintain the balance as an emotionless super-android hero. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch 8 Man After?
Only if you enjoy action, drama and sci-fi, especially stories with cyborg, cyberpunk, drugs.
Reception is lukewarm: 60/100 on AniList, with 30% of 566 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #25 highest-rated anime of 1993.
About 5.2% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
Watch 8 Man first: this continues its story.
At about 1 h 40 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
4 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Jirou Kuwata
- Director
- Toshiyasu Kogawa
- Character design
- Kenichi Oonuki
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: 8 Man (1963)
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8 Man After FAQ
How many episodes does 8 Man After have?
8 Man After has 4 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 1 h 40 min in total.
Is 8 Man After finished?
Yes. 8 Man After has finished airing — the final episode aired November 22, 1993.
Is there a season 2 of 8 Man After?
No sequel is listed for 8 Man After as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
What should I watch before 8 Man After?
Watch 8 Man first — 8 Man After is a direct sequel.
Is 8 Man After based on a manga?
Yes. 8 Man After adapts the manga by Jirou Kuwata.
Who animated 8 Man After?
8 Man After was animated by J.C.STAFF and Sanctuary and directed by Toshiyasu Kogawa.
Where can I watch 8 Man After?
8 Man After is listed on RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.