The appeal and reputation of TIGER & BUNNY: A realistic story of heroes

"TIGER & BUNNY": A thrilling buddy hero action film depicting the real behind-the-scenes of the superhero industry

"TIGER & BUNNY" is a TV anime series produced by Sunrise that aired in 2011 and was directed by Sato Keiichi. The series features a unique premise in which heroes sport sponsor logos and rush to solve incidents and save lives in order to improve the image of their companies and earn hero points. Set in the city of Sternbild, the series depicts veteran hero Wild Tiger and rookie hero Barnaby Brooks Jr. teaming up to tackle various incidents.

story

The city of Sternbild is a place where people of various races and ethnicities, as well as people with special abilities called "NEXT", coexist. In this city, there are "superheroes" who use their "NEXT" abilities to protect the peace of the city, and their exploits are broadcast on the popular program "HERO TV". The heroes, wearing sponsor logos, work hard to solve cases and save lives in order to improve the image of their companies and earn hero points. Each hero aims to be the "King of Heroes" and competes in the annual rankings.

One of the heroes, Wild Tiger (Kotetsu T. Kaburagi), is a veteran hero who is past his prime. Although he must follow the orders of his superiors, he is the type of person who goes his own way and is not afraid to destroy property in order to ensure the safety of citizens. Before he knew it, he had been given the unwelcome title of "Destroyer of Justice." Kotetsu suddenly teams up with a new hero, Barnaby Brooks Jr. This thrilling buddy hero action unfolds as Wild Tiger, a veteran who is on the brink of failure both in his work and personal life, and Barnaby Brooks Jr., a capable but difficult rookie, confront evil despite their differences.

character

The appeal of "TIGER & BUNNY" lies in its unique characters. The main character, Wild Tiger (Kotetsu T. Kaburagi), is a veteran hero with a strong sense of justice and firm belief in his own image as a hero. He is usually joking around, but he also gives passionate sermons and is a very human character with a strong sense of duty and humanity, whose body moves before his words. On the other hand, Barnaby Brooks Jr. is a cool rookie hero who only thinks of work as work. He appears to be a good young man with a good outward appearance, but he hates waste and is a rationalist. His motto is "smart and cool," and for a certain purpose, he reveals his real name and face even when he is a hero.

Other heroes with unique personalities include super idol Blue Rose (Karina Lyle), West Coast bull tank Rock Bison (Antonio Lopez), King of Heroes Sky High (Keith Goodman), lightning kung fu master Dragon Kid (Huang Bao Ling), cutout craftsman Origami Cyclone (Ivan Karelin), and bourgeois open-fire griller Fire Emblem (Nathan Seymour). Enemies include the mysterious NEXT Lunatic (Yuri Petrov) who controls blue flames, Jake Martinez who is imprisoned in Abbas Prison, and Cream who takes the citizens of Sternbild hostage and demands Jake's release, and they come into conflict with the heroes.

Production Staff

Many talented staff members are involved in the production of "TIGER & BUNNY." The director is Keiichi Sato, the series composition is Masashi Nishida, the original character concept and hero design is Masakazu Katsura, the character designers are Kenji Hayama and Masaki Yamada, the design works are Masami Ozone, the mecha design is Kenji Ando, ​​the color design is Rumiko Nagai, the art setting is Hiroki Matsumoto and Yohei Kodama, the art director is Kinichi Okubo, the backgrounds are by Studio Easter, the CG creative director is Yoshikazu Ima, the 3DCG is by Sanzigen, the cinematography is by Asahi Production, the director of photography is Yui Tanaka, the editor is Hiroshi Okuda, the video editing is by Q-Tech, the music is by Yoshihiro Ike, the sound director is Eriko Kimura, the sound production is by Takuya Ohno and Takuro Okada, the sound production is by Tohokushinsha, the executive producers are Masayuki Ozaki (Sunrise), Jun Takei (Bandai Visual), and Aoji Takeda (Mainichi Broadcasting System), the producers are Kazuhiko Tamura (Sunrise), Chinatsu Matsui (Bandai Visual), and Hiroo Maruyama (Mainichi Broadcasting System), and the production is by Sunrise, Bandai Visual, and Mainichi Broadcasting System.

Broadcast information

"TIGER & BUNNY" was broadcast on Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS), TOKYO MX, BS11, Ustream, Bandai Channel, Animax, and Mie Television (MTV) from April 2 to September 17, 2011. The series consists of 25 episodes, each 30 minutes long.

subtitle

The subtitles of each episode are based on English proverbs and symbolize the theme and development of the story. Below are the subtitles of all the episodes.

• #01/All's well that ends well. (2011/04/02)
• #02／A good beginning makes a good ending. (2011/04/09)
• #03／Many a true word is spoken in jest. (2011/04/16)
• #04/Fear is often greater than the danger. (2011/04/23)
• #05／Go for broke! (2011/04/30)
• #06/Fire is a good servant but a bad master. (2011/05/07)
• #07／The wolf knows what the ill beast thinks. (2011/05/14)
• #08／There is always a next time. (2011/05/21)
• #09／Spare the rod and spoil the child. (Let the cute child travel) (2011/05/28)
• #10/The calm before the storm (2011/06/04)
• #11/The die is cast. (2011/06/11)
• #12/Take heed of the snake in the grass. (2011/06/18)
• #13/Confidence is a plant of slow growth. (2011/06/25)
• #14/Love is blind (2011/07/02)
• #15/The sky's the limit... (2011/07/09)
• #16/Truth lies at the bottom of a well. (2011/07/16)
• #17/Blood is thicker than water. (2011/07/23)
• #18/Ignorance is bliss. (2011/07/30)
• #19/There's no way out. (2011/08/06)
• #20／Full of courtesy, full of craft. (Honey in the mouth, sword in the belly) (2011/08/13)
• #21/Heaven helps those who help themselves. (2011/08/20)
• #22／Bad luck often brings good luck. (The old man is the horse in all things human) (2011/08/27)
• #23／Misfortunes never come singly. (2011/09/03)
• #24/Nothing ventured, nothing gained. (2011/09/10)
• #25/Eternal Immortality. (2011/09/17)

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and insert songs of "TIGER & BUNNY" also enhance the appeal of the work. The opening theme from episodes 1 to 13 is "Tracing Orion" by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, and from episode 14 onwards it is "Missing Link" by NOVELS. The ending theme from episodes 1 to 13 is "Hoshi no Sumika" by Aobozu, and from episode 14 onwards it is "Mind Game" by Tamahi. These songs reflect the development of the story and the feelings of the characters, and are important elements that bring out the emotions of the viewer.

Ratings and Recommendations

"TIGER & BUNNY" is a work that is appealing for its original setting that depicts the real behind-the-scenes of the superhero industry, its unique characters, and its thrilling buddy hero action. In particular, the story of the conflict and growth of Wild Tiger and Barnaby Brooks Jr. deeply moves viewers. In addition, the setting in which the heroes wear sponsor logos and rush to solve cases and save lives in order to improve their company's image and earn hero points satirizes corporate sponsorship and the influence of the media in the real world, and contains elements that make viewers think.

This work is recommended not only for those who like superhero stories, but also for those who are interested in social satire and human drama. In particular, if you pay attention to the relationship between Wild Tiger and Barnaby Brooks Jr. and the individuality and growth of each hero, you will be able to enjoy the work more deeply. In addition, the theme song and insert songs are also great, so it is also recommended for music lovers.

"TIGER & BUNNY" is a work that is appealing for its original setting that depicts the real behind-the-scenes of the superhero industry, its unique characters, and its thrilling buddy hero action. It deeply moves viewers, and also contains social satire, human drama, and thought-provoking elements. Please give it a watch.