Hero
Series Overview
Former delinquent turned unconventional prosecutor Kohei Kuryu shakes up the legal world with his street-smart instincts and unorthodox style, clashing with ambitious colleague Maiko Amamiya while his relentless pursuit of justice gradually transforms those around him.
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2 Seasons • 22 Episodes
60 min per episode
2001 – Present
Premiered: Mon, Jan 8, 2001
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 11: “Concealed Truth”
Kuryu raises five other past similar cases in court in which the suspect is Nagumo Toshiyuki. Prosecutors from Josai Branch seek help from Kokubu Hideo who was the prosecutor in charge of the first case 15 years ago. Although prosecutors from other branches are against their actions, they never give up and just work harder.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
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木村拓哉 HERO 2001 OP
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-06
Cast & Creators
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Takuya Kimura
Kohei Kuryu / 久利生公平
Bokuzo Masana
Syuji Ido / 井户秀二
Takuzo Kadono
Yutaka Ushimaru / 牛丸丰
Masanobu Katsumura
Tatsuo Egami / 江上达夫
Norito Yashima
Kenji Endo / 远藤贤司
Fumiyo Kohinata
Takayuki Suetsugu / 末次隆之
Katsuya
Keita Kosugi
Keiko Kitagawa
Chika Asagi / 麻木千佳
Hajime Okayama
Otsuka
Tetta Sugimoto
Masashi Tamura / 田村雅史
Gaku Hamada
Daisuke Uno / 宇野大介
Yutaka Matsushige
Kenzaburo Kawajiri
Yoh Yoshida
Reiko Baba / 马场礼子
Yoji Tanaka
Bartender / 酒保
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masayuki Suzuki
Yasushi Fukuda
Department Leadership Roster
Masayuki Suzuki
Director
Yasushi Fukuda
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hero
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What is Hero about?
Former delinquent turned unconventional prosecutor Kohei Kuryu shakes up the legal world with his street-smart instincts and unorthodox style, clashing with ambitious colleague Maiko Amamiya while his relentless pursuit of justice gradually transforms those around him.
How many seasons does Hero have?
Hero comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Hero?
Key cast members in Hero include Takuya Kimura, Bokuzo Masana, Takuzo Kadono, Masanobu Katsumura, Norito Yashima.
Who created or directed Hero?
Hero was developed and directed by Masayuki Suzuki.