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Hero

Hero

20018.03 Seasons22 EpisodesReturning 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.

Created by Yasushi Fukuda
Written by Yasushi Fukuda
NetworksFuji TV

Top Cast

Takuya Kimura

Takuya Kimura

Kohei Kuryu / 久利生公平

Bokuzo Masana

Bokuzo Masana

Syuji Ido / 井户秀二

Takuzo Kadono

Takuzo Kadono

Yutaka Ushimaru / 牛丸丰

Masanobu Katsumura

Masanobu Katsumura

Tatsuo Egami / 江上达夫

Norito Yashima

Norito Yashima

Kenji Endo / 远藤贤司

Fumiyo Kohinata

Fumiyo Kohinata

Takayuki Suetsugu / 末次隆之

Katsuya

Katsuya

Keita Kosugi

Keiko Kitagawa

Keiko Kitagawa

Chika Asagi / 麻木千佳

Hajime Okayama

Hajime Okayama

Otsuka

Tetta Sugimoto

Tetta Sugimoto

Masashi Tamura / 田村雅史

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About Hero

Hero is a drama series that first aired in 2001. Created by Yasushi Fukuda, it stars Takuya Kimura, Bokuzo Masana, Takuzo Kadono. 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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