Japan Synopsis
ヒーロー
Kohei Kuryu is a former juvenile delinquent who drops out of junior high and goes on to earn a high school equivalency diploma. After passing the law board exams, Kuryu becomes a prosecutor. Not your typical prosecutor, which is quickly seen through the clothes that he wears, Kuryu possesses quick instincts and a kind of cleverness that only someone raised on the streets could have. Maiko Amamiya is a shrewd public prosecutor who has her eyes set on passing the exam to become a deputy prosecutor and tries her best to be noticed by her boss. Kuryu, on the other hand, after earning a reputation for doing top-notch work, is transferred to Amamiya's division, and finally opens his eyes to the possibility of promotion. Unfortunately, his unprecedented work behavior abruptly brings things to a halt. Although earning a reputation as a bad apple, the influence from Kuryu's strong pursuit of justice slowly begins to change things around him.
Also On Fuji TV
Other series that aired on Fuji TV.
Other Titles From Fuji Television Network
The 2000–2002 Japan Window
Among 226 Japan seriess we catalog from this window, Hero places #33 — near the top of its class.
The 2000s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 2000s in Japan, 1020 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Hero premiered alongside 79 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 79 other Japan seriess in 2001.
The 1317th Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Audience Engagement
27 audience reviews — more than 47% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity (66th percentile) outruns review volume (47th) — a trending, discussed title among Japan seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #614 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (87th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.1 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Drama productions specifically: #254 of 1,933 (top 13%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Fuji Television Network |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 2 / 22 |
| Release Date | January 8, 2001 |
Questions Answered
When did Hero end?
Hero finished its run with its final episode airing on September 22, 2014.
Where did Hero air?
Hero aired on Fuji TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.