Hero (2001)
2001 – 2014 · TV show · 2 seasons · 22 episodes
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.
Where to watch
United States
Not streaming here right now
Available in 
Japan 
South Korea
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
In the United States, Hero is not on a streaming service right now. It is available in 2 countries, for example on Prime Video and Watcha. Starring Takuya Kimura, Takashi Ukaji, Hiroo Ôtaka and Shingo Ippongi. Rated 7.8 on IMDb from 1,170 votes.
- Streams in
- 2 countries · Prime Video (1), Watcha (1)
- Rank in its year
- #70 · of 153 TV shows from 2001
- IMDb rating
- 7.8/10 · 1,170 votes
Cast
Takuya KimuraKohei Kuryu / Kohei kuriki
Takashi Ukaji
Hiroo Ôtaka
Keiko KitagawaChika Asagi
Tetta Sugimoto
Gaku Hamada
Yoh YoshidaReiko babaDetails
- Original language
- Japanese
- Country of origin
- Japan
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Production company
- Fuji Television Network
- Format
- Scripted
- Status
- Returning Series
Around the world
Streaming in 2 countries
Episodes
Season 211 episodes · 2014 · ★ 8.2Episode guide →
1. Episode #2.114 July 2014 · 60 minKuryu is transferred back to Tokyo Prosecutor's Office. His first case upon his return is a brawl at a pub where an employee was pushed down the stairs. Little did he know that the suspect in this case is the same person…★ 8.52. Episode #2.221 July 2014 · 60 minAn elite, Katsumata, is accused of sexual assault towards a woman. He admits the charges saying that it just happened, but with Kuryu's investigation, the truth is more than what is seen on the surface. However, he has t…★ 7.83. Episode #2.328 July 2014 · 60 minKuryu receives a call from Josai Police Department, notifying the death of Saeki Wataru from a heart attack. The case concerns a fight between two men, resulting in the death of the victim, Hasegawa Yosuke. Meanwhile, Ku…★ 7.84. Episode #2.44 August 2014 · 60 minNakamura Misuzu, Kuryu's former colleague, comes to the office to investigate a health product scam with Uno. Rivalry ensues between the prosecutors and paralegals. Meanwhile, Kuryu is in charge of a manhole cover theft …★ 8.55. Episode #2.511 August 2014 · 60 minAs the prosecutor's office is bombarded with cases, Kawajiri is made to take on a case of bag theft. Challenges arise as all the witnesses are young children. While he struggles to close the case, Kawajiri loses his conf…★ 8.56. Episode #2.618 August 2014 · 60 minEndo is being arrested for attempted murder. As the interrogation is conducted by the Special Investigation Unit, his colleagues secretly investigate the case to find the real culprit. Endo feels sad as he thinks that hi…★ 8.37. Episode #2.725 August 2014 · 60 minA man is charged for assaulting his girlfriend who lives with him. The victim runs off to her parents' house in Atami, where Kuryu and Asagi go to talk to her about proceedings with the prosecution. While Uno is jealous …★ 8.28. Episode #2.81 September 2014 · 60 minGondo Akira, a member of Kawato Clan, is arrested for the murder of a member of another gang, Obikikai Clan. He admits to his crime, but Kuryu is not convinced that he is the real criminal. As he gets deeper into the inv…★ 8.29. Episode #2.98 September 2014 · 60 minFour university students have been detained as suspects for their friend's murder that happened in a public toilet. The victim died due to a brain injury caused by blunt trauma. Since there are four suspects, the four pr…★ 8.210. Episode #2.1015 September 2014 · 60 minKuryu and Asagi are nominated by their former colleague, Egami, to act as support for a big case in the Special Investigation Unit. Meanwhile, Tamura and Endo are on a case of murder involving Nagumo Toshiyuki who remain…★ 8.411. Episode #2.1122 September 2014 · 60 minKuryu raises five other past similar cases in court in which the suspect is Nagumo Toshiyuki. Prosecutors from Josai Branch seek help from Kokubu Hideo who was the prosecutor in charge of the first case 15 years ago. Alt…★ 8.3
