Ryuu Urashiman
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TV
6.4
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 50
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 19 h 10 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 9, 1983 – December 24, 1983
- Season
- Winter 1983
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Kouichi Mashimo
- Music
- Shinsuke Kazato
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 64/100
- Also known as
- Future Police Urashiman, Rock'n Cop, Ryo, un ragazzo contro un impero
- Score across sites
- 6.83/10
Estimated watch time
19h 10m
⚡ 10 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Police73%Time Manipulation60%Amnesia60%Guns60%Episodic20%Criminal Organization20%
TVFINISHED1983 WINTER6.4 / 10 AniList score
Urashiman
未来警察ウラシマン• Mirai Keisatsu Urashiman
Synopsis
In 1983, a young man on the run from the police finds himself mysteriously transported to the year 2050. With no memories and newly developed superhuman powers, he finds himself recruited by the Neo Tokyo Mobile Police Unit to help them take down a vicious crime syndicate known as Necrime. But will this man, now known as Ryu Urashima, be able to take down the Necrime and find his way back to the past? Or will he be trapped in the future forever? (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Urashiman?
Only if you enjoy action, comedy and sci-fi, especially stories with police, time manipulation, amnesia.
Reception is lukewarm: 64/100 on AniList, with 49% of 264 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
15.1% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At roughly 19 h 10 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
50 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Kouichi Mashimo
- Series composition
- Hirohisa Soda
- Character design
- Takashi Nakamura
- Character design
- Chuuichi Iguchi
- Character design
- Shigeru Katou
- Music
- Shinsuke Kazato
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Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Urashiman FAQ
How many episodes does Urashiman have?
Urashiman has 50 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 19 h 10 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Urashiman?
About 19 h 10 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 25 days; at one hour a day, about 20 days.
Is Urashiman finished?
Yes. Urashiman has finished airing — the final episode aired December 24, 1983.
Is there a season 2 of Urashiman?
No sequel is listed for Urashiman as of October 2026.
Is Urashiman based on a manga?
No. Urashiman is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who sings the opening of Urashiman?
The opening, "Midnight Submarine", is performed by an uncredited artist.