“Ex-biker gang leader Kintaro becomes a salaryman to raise his son after his wife's death.”
Salaryman Kintarou
サラリーマン金太郎
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Synopsis
Ex-biker gang leader Kintaro becomes a salaryman to raise his son after his wife's death.
The story follows Kintaro, former leader of a widely feared and respected biker gang, who decides that its time to "straighten out" and become a "salaryman" since his wife died and he has to take care of his young son. (Source: AniDB)
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Derived from 6 sampled reviews
What 6 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.53 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↑ 2.00
Running avg · Dec 2007 → Jul 2024
- 9 “A hidden Seinen masterpiece that marries raw drama with grounded ambition, anchored by an unforgettable protagonist whose ideals ripple through every corner of Yamato Construction. The tight...”
- 8 “Golden Boy proves thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish, with Kintaro serving as a charismatic yet flawed role model who embodies the show's thoughtful exploration of life philosophy and...”
- 9 “This seinen masterpiece delivers an amazing, realistic story centered on a simple man's fight for survival and family, featuring one of the best main characters in anime with complex development...”
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- Format 20 × 25′ eps × min
- Total runtime 8h 20m all episodes
- Aired Feb 2001 – Mar 2001 Winter 2001
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R+ Mild Nudity
- Ref. BS-1464 catalog
Produced by
- Bandai Visual Producer
- TBS Producer
- 81 Produce Producer
- Shueisha Producer
- Arts Magic Producer