Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Nippon TV
Type: Scripted
Rating: 10.0/10
Choujin Barom-1
Overview
Chojin Barom One (θΆ δΊΊγγγ γ»1 Baromu Wan), or Superhuman Barom 1 is a live-action adaptation of a Japanese manga series written by Takao Saito, produced two years after the comic was originally released. It stars Hiroyuki Takano as Gentaro Shiratori and Hiroki Izuka as Takeshi Kido, the two protagonists.
This production, originally released in 1972, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 10.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- β’ Explores themes within Action & Adventure and Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- β’ Produced in Japan.
- β’ Original Language: Japanese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Hiroyuki Takano
Gentaro Shiratori
Hiroki Izuka
Takeshi Kido
Kazumi Kitahara
Noriko Kido
Shozo Iizuka
Majin Doruge (voice)
Keisuke Sagawa
Matsugoro Kido
Kiyoshi Kobayashi
Rintaro Kido
Shigeo Nakahara
Keitaro Shiratori
Nobuo Tanaka
Narrator (voice)
Seasons
Season 1
35 Episodes β’ Aired 1972-04-02
One night, a monster comes out from a lake and starts attacking the childhood and born-in-the-same-day friends Takeshi Kido and Kentaro Shiratori. When the monster is about to kill both of them, a thing called Kopu calls and tells them that they are the chosen to protect the world from the evil creature, Doruge. Kopu gives a radar to Kentaro and Takeshi and the ability to transform into the powerful superhero, Barom One by joining their hands. Now both boys must destroy the monsters possessed by Doruge.
