Betterman
1999 · 1 season · 26 eps · ★ 7.0 · Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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A deadly virus known as "Algernon" has attacked humanity. At the forefront of the battle is the mysterious Akamatsu Industries, this undercover organization uses enhanced weapons known as NeuroNoids to battle Algernon. Also helping with their secret efforts is the mysterious mutant who is known as "Betterman."
Created by Yoshitomo Yonetani
Network: TV Tokyo
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Kappei Yamaguchi Keita Aono (voice) -
Takehito Koyasu Betterman Lamia (voice) -
Chafurin Akamatsu (voice) -
Chafurin Shigeru Akamatsu (voice) -
Houko Kuwashima Chandy (voice) -
Houko Kuwashima Miyako Asami (voice) -
Junko Iwao Sakura (voice) -
Shin-ichiro Miki Shou Yanagi (voice) -
Tomoko Kawakami Seeme (voice) -
Yuko Minaguchi Kaede (voice) -
Hiroaki Ishikawa Tsuguo "Usshi" Ushiyama (voice) -
Hiroki Takahashi Cactus Prickle (voice)
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