Hachirou Azuma
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 56
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 22 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- November 7, 1963 – December 24, 1964
- Season
- Fall 1963
- Source
- Manga
- Director
- Haruyuki Kawashima
- Original creator
- Kazumasa Hirai, Jirou Kuwata
- Music
- Hiroaki Hagiwara
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 53/100
Estimated watch time
22h 24m
⚡ 12 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Superhero79%Achromatic79%Episodic79%Shounen66%Crime60%
overview details
Synopsis
A private investigator working a routine case involving stolen technology is mortally wounded. His only hope for survival comes from sacrificing his humanity to become 8Man -- a powerful cyborg crime-fighter enhanced with a living human brain. Resurrected as the ultimate high-tech vigilante, it is up to 8Man to bring the lawless to justice and put an end to the escalating cycle of violence. A classic animated thriller that will leave you breathless. (Source: AnimeNfo.com)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch 8 Man?
Only if you enjoy action, drama and mecha, especially stories with superhero, achromatic, episodic.
Reception is lukewarm: 53/100 on AniList, with 17% of 198 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
23.2% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At roughly 22 h 24 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 4 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
56 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kazumasa Hirai
- Original creator
- Jirou Kuwata
- Director
- Haruyuki Kawashima
- Character design
- Jirou Kuwata
- Music
- Hiroaki Hagiwara
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. 8 Man is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: 8 Man After (1993)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“8 Man” by Shigeru Katsumi
Endings (1)
- ED1“Eight Man (instrumental only)” by Shigeru Katsumi
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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8 Man FAQ
How many episodes does 8 Man have?
8 Man has 56 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 22 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch 8 Man?
About 22 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 28 days; at one hour a day, about 23 days.
Is 8 Man finished?
Yes. 8 Man has finished airing — the final episode aired December 24, 1964.
Is there a season 2 of 8 Man?
Yes — the story continues in 8 Man After (1993).
Where do I start 8 Man?
Start here: 8 Man is the first entry, followed by 8 Man After.
Is 8 Man based on a manga?
Yes. 8 Man adapts the manga by Kazumasa Hirai.
Who sings the opening of 8 Man?
The opening, "8 Man", is performed by Shigeru Katsumi.