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Series · 2001 · Drama

Hero

★7.9 2001 2 Seasons TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 22 episodes

Newcomer

Episode 01

Newcomer

Jan 8, 2001 · 60 min

Kuryu Kohei is a newcomer prosecutor from Aomori of the Tokyo Prosecutor's Office. Upon his transfer, he is immediately put in charge of a corruption case involving a congressman and an underwear theft. His new colleagues do not seem to put their trust in him because of his nonchalant attitude. A rumor seems to be going around the office involving Amamiya, Chief, and Egami.

Troublesome Man

Episode 02

Troublesome Man

Jan 15, 2001 · 60 min

A man falls to his death during a fight that involves a politician's son. As the prosecutor in charge, Kuryu investigates the case while his other work had to be delegated to his colleagues. Tired of his antics, they all complain. At the same time, Egami doesn't give up on Amamiya, and Shibayama continues his affair with Nakamura.

Marry Me?

Episode 03

Marry Me?

Jan 22, 2001 · 60 min

Amamiya and Egami drink at a bar while talking about relationships. They encounter a couple fighting over something. Drunk Amamiya confronts the couple and Kuryu who is nearby walks over to stop her from interfering with the man who is holding a knife. The man ends up wounding the woman on her wrist. The woman then sues the man for criminal injury. Meantime, the story unfolds as Kuryu and Amamiya discover that the woman is actually involved in a marriage fraud.

A Prosecutor's Job

Episode 04

A Prosecutor's Job

Jan 29, 2001 · 60 min

A female university student is murdered by her stalker. The suspect, Oyamada Shuji, is hospitalized but he soon flees, resulting in the risk of the Tokyo Prosecutor's Office losing face, and even Egami's job. Meanwhile, Shibayama gets headhunted by a law firm. In the midst of that, Kuryu investigates a dine and dash case.

True Feelings

Episode 05

True Feelings

Feb 5, 2001 · 60 min

Kuryu and Amamiya investigate an affair that resulted in the husband slashing the wife with a kitchen knife. Back in the office, an uproar is caused by a rumor of an affair of a detective, and Amamiya's sudden confession of having a boyfriend. Misuzu is unhappy about Shibayama's reaction to the affair rumors.

I Like Matches

Episode 06

I Like Matches

Feb 12, 2001 · 60 min

A judo practitioner, Yasuda, is prosecuted for stabbing and killing an off-duty patrol officer. Kuryu senses that something is fishy since it doesn't make sense for someone with a high rank in judo to carry a knife around. The president of a loan shark ring, Mr. Otagawa, is then arrested by the chief police after Yasuda admits that he is only following orders to turn himself in. How can Kuryu prove that Mr. Otagawa is responsible for the murder and not Yasuda?

Appreciation

Episode 07

Appreciation

Feb 19, 2001 · 60 min

A new paralegal, Masaki, arrives to replace Amamiya as she is working for two prosecutors at once. Endo and Suetsugu are tiring of how they are being treated at work and join Masaki in opening a crepe shop. Kuryu is set to make a managing director who molested his employees to admit his misconduct.

Medical Malpractice

Episode 08

Medical Malpractice

Feb 26, 2001 · 60 min

Kuryu meets his old fling, Tatsumi Eriko, who is coincidently hired as the defense attorney for the same medical malpractice case he's working on. Later, he finds out that she's doing all sorts of things to conceal the truth just to win the case. In the meantime, the romantic interest between Amamiya and Kuryu gradually blooms.

Terror Attacks

Episode 09

Terror Attacks

Mar 5, 2001 · 60 min

Amamiya encounters a dangerous situation on the way to work. Unbeknownst to her, it is the beginning of serial attacks towards her. Furthermore, an unknown man attacks the prosecutor's office keeping everyone uneasy to go to the office. As they investigate the list of suspects, she ends up staying with Kuryu due to the danger of being targeted.

Past Records

Episode 10

Past Records

Mar 12, 2001 · 60 min

A news reporter, Enomoto Yuki, is the target of an attack from an unknown man where Kuryu decides not to prosecute the suspect. She publicizes the story, but the suspect ends up committing suicide. The public questions Kuryu's responsibility as a prosecutor and his past is revealed.

The Last Case

Episode 11

The Last Case

Mar 19, 2001 · 60 min

Due to the criticisms Kuryu received from the press, he is ordered to be transferred to Ishigaki Island in ten days. His last case revolves around a security guard who was murdered in a stadium. However, the Special Investigation Unit steps in to question the same suspect. Will Kuryu be able to close the case before his transfer?

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.9 /10

based on 36 votes

Synopsis

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.

Drama

Cast

8 principal 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

Where to watch Hero

Hero is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama has 2 seasons and 22 total episodes, rated 7.9/10 by 36 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Hero have?

Hero has 2 seasons with 22 episodes in total.

Is Hero still on the air?

Hero is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs Hero?

Hero airs on Fuji TV.

When did Hero first air?

Hero first aired on January 8, 2001.

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