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.
The 2000–2002 Japan Window
226 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Hero sits at position #33.
Other Titles From Fuji Television Network
Also On Fuji TV
Other series that aired on Fuji TV.
The 2000s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Hero premiered. 1020 total titles in this decade from Japan.
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.