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Format
short-form series
Episodes
65
Episode length
7 min
Total watch time
7 h 35 min
Status
Finished
Aired
April 1, 1974 – June 28, 1974
Season
Spring 1974
Source
Original story
Age rating
G — All Ages
Country
Japan
AniList score
41/100
Estimated watch time
7h 35m
⚡ 13 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Tokusatsu100%Episodic100%Surreal Comedy100%Henshin90%Aliens82%Shapeshifting79%Guns73%Superhero72%Cosmic Horror60%Boxing60%
TV_SHORTFINISHED1974 SPRING4.1 / 10 AniList score

Chargeman Ken

チャージマン研!• Chargeman Ken!
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Synopsis

It is the year 2074. In a world threatened by aliens... an unlikely hero emerges! Ken Izumi may look like an ordinary 10-year-old boy, but he secretly possesses weapons, armor, and accessories that transform him into the superheroic Chargeman Ken. Ken protects his mom, dad, little sister Caron, robot pal Barican, and the rest of mankind from the diabolical Juralians, shape-shifting alien invaders bent on terrorizing the earth with flesh-eating butterflies, booby-trapped scientists, an evil doll, a prison break, alien mummies, a kid that sets stuff on fire, a song that makes you die... basically, they have about 65 plans for world domination. The only thing standing between the fragile human race and conquest by the Juralians is Chargeman Ken and his unquenchable thirst for fiery, atomic justice! Chargeman Ken originally ran on Japanese broadcast television in 1974. This delightfully bizarre kids’ cartoon was rediscovered in 2007 by Japanese fans, who flocked to Chargeman Ken for its strange artwork, clumsy animation, and fantastically inept stories... some of which have been banned from Japanese TV altogether. (Source: Discotek Media)

Should you watch Chargeman Ken?

Chargeman Ken has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 41/100 — 24% of 760 ratings are 8/10 or higher.

Of the 1.4K AniList users who started it, 17.7% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 822 have finished it.

At about 7 h 35 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.

Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi — especially tokusatsu, episodic, surreal comedy, henshin.

Where to Watch Officially

Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.

Episodes

65 episodes are listed.

Main cast & voice actors

Creators & key staff

Series composition
Toyohiro Andou
Series composition
Masaaki Wakuta
Series composition
Yoshio Tamado
Character design
Eiji Tanaka

Where it fits in the series

Opening & ending themes

Openings (1)

  1. OP1“Chargeman Ken!”

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Chargeman Ken FAQ

How many episodes does Chargeman Ken have?

Chargeman Ken has 65 episodes of about 7 minutes each, roughly 7 h 35 min in total.

How long does it take to watch Chargeman Ken?

About 7 h 35 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 33 days; at one hour a day, about 8 days.

Is Chargeman Ken finished?

Yes. Chargeman Ken has finished airing — the final episode aired June 28, 1974.

Is there a season 2 of Chargeman Ken?

No sequel is listed for Chargeman Ken as of October 2026.

Is Chargeman Ken based on a manga?

No. Chargeman Ken is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.

Who sings the opening of Chargeman Ken?

The opening, "Chargeman Ken!", is performed by an uncredited artist.

Where can I watch Chargeman Ken?

Chargeman Ken is listed on YouTube, Crunchyroll, RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.