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Series · 1988 – 1989 · Action & Adventure

Choujuu Sentai Liveman

Friends, why did you sell your souls to the devil?

★8.3 1988 – 1989 1 Season TV-MA

Yusuke, Jo, Megumi, Kenji, Gou and Rui are students at Academia but the latter three decide to turn bad and join forces with the evil army Volt. When the defectors return, their three friends are forced to combat them as Choujuu Sentai Liveman. With the help of an android ally named Colon and a few others along the way, the Liveman must save the world and their friends.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 49 episodes

Friends! Why Did You Do This!?

Episode 01

Friends! Why Did You Do This!?

Feb 27, 1988 · 20 min

The three traitorous Students Kenji Tsukigata, Rui Senda and Gou Omura come back from Outer Space in the name of the Armed Brain Army Volt to begin their attack on the Earth.

Three Powers Sworn to Life

Episode 02

Three Powers Sworn to Life

Mar 5, 1988 · 20 min

With Academia destroyed, the Liveman gain from their dying mentor Doctor Hoshi instructions and a clue to assist in their battle against Volt.

Obular Demonic Transformation

Episode 03

Obular Demonic Transformation

Mar 12, 1988 · 20 min

Jou shows doubt in facing down his old friend Gou as he prepares to use a virus to evolve into the ultimate being.

Expose! The Dummy Man

Episode 04

Expose! The Dummy Man

Mar 19, 1988 · 20 min

Megumi suspects Mazenda in a plot involving transforming Jimmers into Dummy Man spies.

The Reckless Driving Engine Monster

Episode 05

The Reckless Driving Engine Monster

Mar 26, 1988 · 20 min

Yusuke is approached by Takuji's little brother to help complete a car he was working on, which becomes sabotaged by Dr. Kemp and an engine Brain Beast.

Attack! The Dinosaur That Lived

Episode 06

Attack! The Dinosaur That Lived

Apr 2, 1988 · 20 min

A boy befriends a young dinosaur brought to the present by Obular's time-manipulating Brain Beast.

Dinosaur VS Live Robo

Episode 07

Dinosaur VS Live Robo

Apr 9, 1988 · 20 min

Takeshi and the Liveman try to work out a final solution regarding Gon while Obular decides to experiment in making the dinosaur into a city-destroying giant.

The Duel of Love and Anger!

Episode 08

The Duel of Love and Anger!

Apr 16, 1988 · 20 min

The Liveman trio must learn to draw on other emotions to fight after Dr. Kemp creates a Brain Beast that sucks away anger for power.

Rose! Smell Feverish

Episode 09

Rose! Smell Feverish

Apr 23, 1988 · 20 min

Megumi attempts to protect the love of her newlywed friends from being corrupted by Mazenda's love-potion perfume.

The Skateboard to Escape the Maze

Episode 10

The Skateboard to Escape the Maze

Apr 30, 1988 · 20 min

Jou takes a delivery job to save a pizza shop - "Pizza Sweet" , which becomes more dangerous after a Brain Beast turns the town into a maze.

The Man Who Bit a Brain Beast

Episode 11

The Man Who Bit a Brain Beast

May 7, 1988 · 20 min

Arashi Busujima, a self-proclaimed idiot gang leader, causes trouble for both Volt and the Liveman by making a Brain Beast his own servant.

Super-Genius Ashura!

Episode 12

Super-Genius Ashura!

May 14, 1988 · 20 min

Bias transforms the idiotic gang leader Arashi into Doctor Ashura, the ultimate genius who befuddles the Liveman with both brains and brawn!

Burn! Steel Colon

Episode 13

Burn! Steel Colon

May 21, 1988 · 20 min

A malfunctioned Jimmer who falls for Colon assists the team in stopping a plot by Mazenda to poison the city.

The Scream of Kettle-Man Yusuke

Episode 14

The Scream of Kettle-Man Yusuke

May 28, 1988 · 20 min

Ashura depowers and estranged Yusuke with a Brain Beast that turns him into a walking electromagnet.

Deadly! Grim Reaper Gash

Episode 15

Deadly! Grim Reaper Gash

Jun 4, 1988 · 20 min

Jou protects a robot being targeted by Gash for a special crystal Bias wishes to obtain.

The Letter of Jiang Shi

Episode 16

The Letter of Jiang Shi

Jun 11, 1988 · 20 min

Yusuke returns to Academia to retrieve love letters he left that are being used for jumping, zombie-like apparitions of his fellow students.

The Crying Doll! The Attacking Doll!

Episode 17

The Crying Doll! The Attacking Doll!

Jun 18, 1988 · 20 min

Megumi fights to regain a doll with emotions that is transformed by Kemp into a doll-controlling Brain Beast.

A Trap! Joh's Beloved Brain Beast

Episode 18

A Trap! Joh's Beloved Brain Beast

Jun 25, 1988 · 20 min

Jou falls for a mysterious girl created from the remnants of Mazenda's loving heart into a Brain Beast.

Geek-Boy Obular

Episode 19

Geek-Boy Obular

Jul 2, 1988 · 20 min

A Brain Beast created with Obular's own mind leads to a shocking revelation to the Liveman about their enemy Gou.

Failing Obular's Counterattack!

Episode 20

Failing Obular's Counterattack!

Jul 9, 1988 · 20 min

Gou is kicked out of Volt for his failures, forcing him to return home in order to resume experiments for becoming the ultimate Obular.

Listen, Gou!! Mother's Voice…

Episode 21

Listen, Gou!! Mother's Voice…

Jul 16, 1988 · 20 min

Yusuke attempts to convince Gou's mother to save her son as Volt bring him back for their own schemes.

Enter the Space Karaoke Master

Episode 22

Enter the Space Karaoke Master

Jul 23, 1988 · 20 min

Megumi tries to give confidence to a girl whose song may be the only means to stop a mad musical alien.

The Life Risked at 0.1 Second

Episode 23

The Life Risked at 0.1 Second

Jul 30, 1988 · 20 min

Colon tries to prove her worth to Yusuke against a swordsman Brain Beast using a new metal developed by Kemp.

Can You Get a 100 for Playing!?

Episode 24

Can You Get a 100 for Playing!?

Aug 6, 1988 · 20 min

Yusuke tries to convince a boy the importance of hard work in school and fun while dealing with Mazenda's mental manipulation of children.

The 8 Brain Beasts of Tsuruga Castle!

Episode 25

The 8 Brain Beasts of Tsuruga Castle!

Aug 13, 1988 · 20 min

On vacation in Aizu, the Liveman help a boy get over his fears of a castle haunted by revived Brain Beasts.

Aizu's Huge Rhinoceros Beetles!

Episode 26

Aizu's Huge Rhinoceros Beetles!

Aug 20, 1988 · 20 min

The Liveman investigate a strange light caused by Mazenda's new Giga energy making the insects of Aizu giant-sized.

Daughter!! Destroy the Giga Project

Episode 27

Daughter!! Destroy the Giga Project

Aug 27, 1988 · 20 min

The Liveman are unexpectedly assisted by Megumi's father as Volt ups the ante with the activation of the Giga Project.

The Challenge of the Huge Giga Volt

Episode 28

The Challenge of the Huge Giga Volt

Sep 3, 1988 · 20 min

The Liveman struggle against Bias' completed "Giga Volt", but are saved by a mysterious young man with his own hatred of the enemy.

The Vengeful Live Boxer

Episode 29

The Vengeful Live Boxer

Sep 10, 1988 · 20 min

Tetsuya and Junichi, the siblings of the Liveman's deceased friends, push forwards to do whatever it takes to defeat Giga Volt, even with unexpected assistance.

Five Warriors, Here and Now

Episode 30

Five Warriors, Here and Now

Sep 17, 1988 · 20 min

With the continued threat of Giga Volt and Tetsuya and Junichi still driven by revenge, the Liveman must figure a means to come together as a true team to defeat Volt's greatest weapon.

Mama! The Parasitic Monster's Cries

Episode 31

Mama! The Parasitic Monster's Cries

Sep 24, 1988 · 20 min

Junichi is implanted with the child of Guildos and Butchy's Brain Beast, forcing him to make a decision regarding his unusual situation. Great Professor Bias begins a mysterious competition for his generals.

Kemp, The Riddle of Blood and Roses

Episode 32

Kemp, The Riddle of Blood and Roses

Oct 1, 1988 · 20 min

Kemp is forced to confront a noble deed of his past when he creates a Brain Beast to steal blood for upgrading his altered form.

Do Your Best, Tetsu-chan Robot

Episode 33

Do Your Best, Tetsu-chan Robot

Oct 15, 1988 · 20 min

Tetsuya dons a costume to make a "robot friend" for a young boy, only to fall into a scheme with Mazenda's own Brain Beast copy of it.

Love That Runs through the Future and Present!

Episode 34

Love That Runs through the Future and Present!

Oct 22, 1988 · 20 min

An accident by Ashura allows for a girl from fifteen years in the future into 1988, where she has a peculiar encounter with Jou.

Yusuke and Kemp's Promise!!

Episode 35

Yusuke and Kemp's Promise!!

Oct 29, 1988 · 20 min

Yusuke and Kemp return to Academia Island to see how far they've come and settle old scores as promised four years prior.

Crash! The Tackle of Friendship

Episode 36

Crash! The Tackle of Friendship

Nov 5, 1988 · 20 min

Junichi tries to reconcile with a member of his school rugby team as the rest of the team becomes minions to Mazenda's Brain Beast.

16-Year-Old Kemp's Fear Beast Transformation!

Episode 37

16-Year-Old Kemp's Fear Beast Transformation!

Nov 12, 1988 · 20 min

An attempt to stop Kemp's Fear Beast evolution accidentally makes Kemp return to his 16-year old self whom Megumi tries to change from his dark path.

Mobile Weapon of Destruction Mazenda

Episode 38

Mobile Weapon of Destruction Mazenda

Nov 19, 1988 · 20 min

Yusuke unexpectedly runs away from a rampaging Mazenda, who has furthered her modifications into a living mechanical weapon!

Protect it! A Lifeform of Space

Episode 39

Protect it! A Lifeform of Space

Nov 26, 1988 · 20 min

Jou assists an alien in retrieving a seed from its homeworld trapped within a meteor Brain Beast.

Love!? Megumi and the Jewel Thief

Episode 40

Love!? Megumi and the Jewel Thief

Dec 3, 1988 · 20 min

A tricky jewel thief interested in Megumi gets his hands on a gem containing a Brain Beast that helps him in his devious tasks.

The Confession of Gou, The Invisible Man!!

Episode 41

The Confession of Gou, The Invisible Man!!

Dec 10, 1988 · 20 min

Jou fights to protect his former rival Gou from Volt when he regains memories that are key to the truth behind Bias.

Bias' Challenge From Space

Episode 42

Bias' Challenge From Space

Dec 17, 1988 · 20 min

Bias uses the power of Giga Brain Waves to brainwash Tetsuya into sabotaging the Gran Tortoise and killing his Liveman teammates.

A Mystery!? Guildos' Final Form

Episode 43

A Mystery!? Guildos' Final Form

Dec 24, 1988 · 20 min

Junichi desperately tries to prove his power against Guildos, who wishes to prove the power of his planet to Bias.

Butchy's Great Reckless Driving of Tears!!

Episode 44

Butchy's Great Reckless Driving of Tears!!

Jan 14, 1989 · 20 min

After discovering the horrifying truth about himself and Guildos, Butchy goes on a rampage through Earth which is interpreted sympathetically by Megumi.

Ashura Reversal One Chance Game

Episode 45

Ashura Reversal One Chance Game

Jan 21, 1989 · 20 min

Fearing being left behind by Bias' remaining pupils, Ashura enacts a plot to hack all information from the world computer networks into himself.

Honorable Man, Arashi! The Final Battle

Episode 46

Honorable Man, Arashi! The Final Battle

Jan 28, 1989 · 20 min

Although changed back to his former idiot form, Arashi continues to try and prove his true worth in a climactic showdown with Kemp's most powerful Brain Beast.

A 1000-Point Brain! Mazenda!!

Episode 47

A 1000-Point Brain! Mazenda!!

Feb 4, 1989 · 20 min

Mazenda fights the Liveman to complete her goal of achieving a thousand-point brain for Bias, even as Gou tries to warn of the consequences of doing so.

Birth!! Boy King Bias!

Episode 48

Birth!! Boy King Bias!

Feb 11, 1989 · 20 min

As Kemp finally achieves a thousand-point brain for Bias, Yusuke sneaks into Brain Base to stop the Giga Brain Wave from controlling humanity.

The Fall of Great Professor Bias

Episode 49

The Fall of Great Professor Bias

Feb 18, 1989 · 20 min

As a Bias with restored youth descends to Earth to continue his cycle of destruction for the sake of knowledge, the Liveman must hold him off and find a way of either changing his ways or stopping the mad genius permanently.

About the series

Choujuu Sentai Liveman poster
Audience score
★ 8.3 /10

based on 185 votes

Synopsis

Yusuke, Jo, Megumi, Kenji, Gou and Rui are students at Academia but the latter three decide to turn bad and join forces with the evil army Volt. When the defectors return, their three friends are forced to combat them as Choujuu Sentai Liveman. With the help of an android ally named Colon and a few others along the way, the Liveman must save the world and their friends.

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyFamilyKids

Cast

8 principal cast

Daisuke Shima

Daisuke Shima

Yusuke Amamiya / Red Falcon

Kazuhiko Nishimura

Kazuhiko Nishimura

Jo Oohara / Yellow Lion

Megumi Mori

Megumi Mori

Megumi Misaki / Blue Dolphin

Seiro Yamaguchi

Tetsuya Yano / Black Bison

Jin Kawamoto

Jun'ichi Aikawa / Green Sai

Makoto Kousaka

Makoto Kousaka

Colon (voice)

Jouji Nakata

Jouji Nakata

Great Professor Bias

Yutaka Hirose

Yutaka Hirose

Kenji Tsukigata / Doctor Kemp

Where to watch Choujuu Sentai Liveman

Choujuu Sentai Liveman is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The action & adventure has 1 season and 49 total episodes, rated 8.3/10 by 185 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Choujuu Sentai Liveman have?

Choujuu Sentai Liveman has 1 season with 49 episodes in total.

Is Choujuu Sentai Liveman still on the air?

Choujuu Sentai Liveman has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Choujuu Sentai Liveman?

Choujuu Sentai Liveman airs on tv asahi.

When did Choujuu Sentai Liveman first air?

Choujuu Sentai Liveman first aired on February 27, 1988.

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