“Naïve detective assistant Takeshi secretly transforms into superhero Polymer to battle crime with bumbling partner Jo and talking dog Daisaku.”
Hurricane Polymar
破裏拳ポリマー
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Synopsis
Naïve detective assistant Takeshi secretly transforms into superhero Polymer to battle crime with bumbling partner Jo and talking dog Daisaku.
Yoroi Takeshi is a carefree and somewhat naïve youth, who works as an assistant to the bumbling detective wannabe Kuruma Jo (who frequently proclaims himself the heir apparent to the title of Greatest Detective “Sherlock Holmes”). From their rundown and shabby office, they run a humble if not failing private investigation service. The spunky and cute Nanba Teru (who’s father owns the building when Jo and Takeshi reside in) frequently interferes in their affairs by threatening eviction (Jo is continually months behind in back rent). Since they rarely get any clients, they must resort to eavesdropping and spying on the Secret International Police Department headquarters, located in the building across from theirs in order to get their assignments. Unbeknownst to Jo and Teru, Takeshi has a deep secret. Not only is Takeshi the son of the International Police Department Chief but in times of peril and danger, mild-mannered Takeshi uses his trusty Poly-Met (Polymer Helmet) to transform into the Superhero “Hurricane” Polymer, a red suited masked man with incredible fighting abilities and superhuman strength. The only one who knows Takeshi’s secret is his lazy Saint Bernard, Daisaku, who always likes to provide cutting commentary to the audience (using his inner voice). Together Jo and Takeshi (as Polymer) confront and battle a myriad of evil organizations, criminal gangs, mutants and monsters as they fight crime in the future city of Washinkyo (Washington/Tokyo). (Source: japanhero.com)
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σ 2.50 · split reception
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 2.50
Running avg · Apr 2014 → Aug 2016
- 10 “I really don't understand why no one watches Hurricane Polymar. There's an abundance of subs. What does it take for you people to watch this classic? I strongly recommend watching the opening in...”
- 5 “I watched this last year, and I didnt particularly like it, but somehow I can't forget it, so I'll try writing a review. Most episodes follow the same scheme: The gang hangs around in Kuruma's...”
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A Tv Production · Fall 1974
Tatsunoko Production.- Format 26 × 25′ eps × min
- Total runtime 10h 50m all episodes
- Aired Oct 1974 – Mar 1975 Fall 1974
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-3821 catalog