Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: TV Tokyo
Type: Scripted
Rating: 4.0/10
Lion-Maru G
Overview
Lion-Maru G is a Japanese tokusatsu series that aired from October 1, 2006 to November 24, 2006 in Japan, lasting 13 episodes. It is the third part in the Lion-Maru trilogy, following Kaiketsu Lion-Maru and Fuun Lion-Maru. The "G" is short for 'Ghetto'. This Lion-Maru is called "the Beast Transformed Gigolo Warrior".
This production, originally released in 2006, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure, Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 4.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Action & Adventure and Crime.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Yasuomi Ōta
Jonosuke Tora / Tiger Joe
Asami Oda
Kosu K
Emi Kobayashi
Saori
Taka Okubo
Kashinkoji
Kenichi Endo
Junior
Mitsuru Karahashi
Makoto Makage / Shishitora (Lion-Tiger)
Renji Ishibashi
Gousan
Kazuki Namioka
Shishimaru / Lion-Maru
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 2006-10-01
The story is set in the year 2011 in Neo-Kabukicho, a fictitious version of the real red-light district of Shinjuku, Tokyo. A wave of violent crime is being caused by a new contact lens drug called "Skull Eyes", enabling people to become superhumans called Kabukimono. It follows the story of the reincarnated Lion-Maru and Tiger Joe from the original Kaiketsu Lion-Maru.
