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Heat Guy J

Heat Guy J
★ 6.1/10•2002•24m•TV-14•Animation•Action & Adventure•Crime
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Heat Guy J is a 26 episode science fiction anime series created by Escaflowne director Kazuki Akane and Satelight. Heat Guy J was licensed and distributed in the U.S. in 2003 by Pioneer. It was re-released by Funimation Entertainment in the fall of 2009. The first 13 episodes of the show also was broadcast on the cable channel MTV2. A one volume manga was created based on the series, and was licensed and distributed by TOKYOPOP. The show was picked up for a UK DVD release by Manga Entertainment starting in March 2006. It was packaged in double DVD sets to make up for the long delayed release of the series.

Kazuki Akane · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateDec 2, 2002

Episodes

Episode 1 - CityE124m

City

Special Services Division operatives Daisuke and Super Android J hit the streets, hot on the trail of a couple of shady characters who’ve arrived in Judoh with an android in tow.

Dec 2, 2002

Episode 2 - BlazeE224m

Blaze

Claire Leonelli is tapped to replace his late father as head of Judoh’s criminal underground, and not everyone is pleased with the decision. Claire quickly quiets the opposition.

Oct 9, 2002

Episode 3 - RumorE324m

Rumor

A psychotic bomber has Judoh on edge after a series of random attacks. Daisuke’s at ground zero when one of the bombs goes off, and J’s rescue attempt puts the android in serious danger.

Oct 16, 2002

Episode 4 - BeastE424m

Beast

As his casino, Claire Leonelli gains a hired gun over a game of Russian Roulette. The new recruit’s job: Deal a little destruction in Daisuke’s direction.

Oct 23, 2002

Episode 5 - DollE524m

Doll

The Vampire abducts a young boy, while across town, J begins behaving erratically. Later crossing paths with the boy in the street, J mistakes him for an android, and with all eyes on him, J grabs the boy by the neck, inciting panic in town.

Oct 30, 2002

Episode 6 - MoneyE624m

Money

Claire Leonelli devises a scheme that will take care of two birds with one stone: fixing the commodities market and framing Daisuke for the financial burden of thousands that will ensue. The market will be closing soon and the Vampire is out for blood.

Nov 6, 2002

E724m

Circulation

An altered human makes an attempt at Daisuke's life and though unsuccessful, he is able to strip Daisuke of his father's bullet pendant, causing it to fall into the sewers of Judo. Dice is prepared to head underground to reclaim his father's token.

Nov 13, 2002

E824m

Brother

Daisuke busts up a gang of hoods he sees assaulting a young man for money and comes to learn that the man he aided is Kia Freeborn, son of the famous Blues Dullia. Kia, however, harbors nothing but hatred and resentment for his absentee father.

Nov 20, 2002

E924m

Trust

Monica, despite being so young, has been the breadwinner for her family ever since her mother became a drunk. Daisuke learns of a group that is stealing passports from the citizens of Judo and it turns out Monica's mother has been targeted by the group.

Nov 27, 2002

E1024m

Guns

An anonymous bomb threat is made on the Central Tower. Daisuke springs into action, heading to an old military base to ask about explosives being obtained from there and alone, J heads to a different ammunition depot to inspect their explosives records.

Dec 4, 2002

E1124m

Mirage

An old flame of Edmundo's comes to him one night with a possible crime to report, but she is unable to remember the crime, lately having experienced gaps in her memory that she can't account for. The officer contacts Daisuke and requests help on the case.

Dec 11, 2002

E1224m

Visitor

Venturing to Judo every eighteen years, the Celestials prepare to meet with the government to see if the city is still civilized. If not, the Celstials have the power to turn off the station that supplies the essentials of life to the city.

Dec 18, 2002

E1324m

Encounter

With the Celestials ready to turn of the power to the city, Dice and J must race to stop the Vampire from crippling the city.

Dec 25, 2002

E1424m

Arrow

Daisuke is given orders from Shun to head to the village of Siberbia where he is to find a witness with information about the death of their father. Leaving the city, Daisuke meets a young girl in need of a guide and postpones his own plans to help her.

Jan 8, 2003

E1524m

Target

When Shun comes within an inch of his life after being struck by a sniper bullet, Daisuke is quick to arrive at his side in recovery. Meanwhile, J and Edmundo investigate the assassination attempt and Claire senses a traitor in his midst.

Jan 22, 2003

E1624m

Survival

Finally able to set out on their overdue assignment, Daisuke and J arrive at the Siberian Village. But deep within a cave, a man having lived in solitude for 18 years dispatches his androids in order to keep those behind Marius' death in the shadows.

Jan 29, 2003

E1724m

Independence

When Dice reports to Shun on the findings of their father's case, Shun shuts down the Special Unit. Meanwhile, a mob war has begun as the various families search for Claire, whose left eye is the key to unlocking the Vita Company's safe filled with gold.

Feb 5, 2003

E1824m

Truth

Offered a job with the Special Unit, Boma tries to end his friendship with Daisuke in fear of being betrayed. Meanwhile, a beast master has come to town in order to capture the beast he couldn't tame and Daisuke and Boma face off in an abandoned stadium.

Feb 12, 2003

E1924m

Fake

SECT, the company that created J, is suddenly closed due to a lack of resources and a new android that looks exactly like J has just killed a mob boss. Dice and Edmundo investigate further to uncover the truth and absolve their friend of any wrongdoing.

Feb 19, 2003

Episode 20 - TearsE2024m

Tears

When Romeo Visconti takes it upon himself to learn the whereabouts of the financial wing of the underworld, Senator Noriega has him eliminated. It's up to Edmundo and Daisuke, to weed out those responsible for Romeo's death and bring them before the law.

Feb 26, 2003

E2124m

Fortress

Swiftly appearing and disappearing into the ocean, a mysterious woman from the sea begins to attack sailors. When old tales surface of an island chain some 600 miles south of Judo, the Special Unit commandeer a vessel and head out to the curious islands.

Mar 5, 2003

E2224m

Play

When her house is burned to the ground by a mob family, Daisuke offers Monica a job at the Special Unit. Edmundo takes an immediate dislike to her, J acts as her surrogate father, and Daisuke learns something about the bullet attached to his necklace.

Mar 12, 2003

E2324m

Alteration

With another attempt made on Shun Aurora's life, dire implications befall the city of Judo. The military tanks, silent for fifty years, begin to roll out. Shogun is attacked and J's program is changed by a secret command buried deep within his system.

Mar 19, 2003

E2424m

Revolution

Below the darkened skies of Judo, military tanks patrol the city as Daisuke, Antonia, and Boma fight to save J. Shun tries to wrest control from the powers of Judo, but Claire and Dice team up to oppose him.

Mar 26, 2003

E2524m

Guys

While Daisuke prepares for the final showdown with Shun, Claire and his resistance begin their attack on the military. With J reactivated and on his way to help, Daisuke must press onward and save his partner, his brother, and the people of Judo.

Apr 2, 2003

Actors

Masaya Matsukaze

Masaya Matsukaze

Daisuke Aurora (voice)

Saeko Chiba

Saeko Chiba

Kyoko Milchan (voice)

Takayuki Sugo

Takayuki Sugo

J (voice)

Daisuke Sakaguchi

Daisuke Sakaguchi

Claire Leonelli (voice)

Shin-ichiro Miki

Shin-ichiro Miki

Shun Aurora (voice)

Michiko Neya

Michiko Neya

피아 올리베이라 (음성) / Phia Oliveira (voice)

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