TIGER & BUNNY (2011)
A Japanese superhero anime pairing a veteran hero with an ambitious rookie in a corporate-sponsored battle for glory.
TIGER & BUNNY - Series Information
- Original Title: TIGER & BUNNY
- First Air Year: 2011
- Last Air Year: 2022
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 50
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 3, 2011 (United States - TV-14), April 3, 2011 (Canada - 14+), April 3, 2011 (United Kingdom - 12), April 3, 2011 (Germany - 12), April 3, 2011 (India - U/A 16+), April 3, 2011 (Australia - M), April 3, 2011 (Brazil - 14), April 3, 2011 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: MBS, Netflix
- Production Companies: SUNRISE, BN Pictures, Bandai Visual, MBS, TFC, Sunrise Music
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: TIGER & BUNNY 2 (JP), 虎兔英雄传 (HK), TIGER & BUNNY (TW)
TIGER & BUNNY - Plot
In an alternate New York City protected by a band of superheroes called NEXT, veteran Wild Tiger is forced to team up with rookie Barnaby Brooks Jr.
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TIGER & BUNNY - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Hiroaki Hirata
- Masakazu Morita
- Go Inoue
- Kenjiro Tsuda
- Mariya Ise
- Minako Kotobuki
- Nobuhiko Okamoto
- Taiten Kusunoki
- Tanuki Sugino
Writers
- Masafumi Nishida
- Erika Yoshida
- Norikatsu Kodama
- Tomohiro Suzuki
- Takeshi Miyamoto
Executive Producers
- Masayuki Ozaki
- Seiji Takeda
- Jun Takei
- Kenji Hamada
- Hideyuki Tomioka
TIGER & BUNNY - FAQs
Where can you stream TIGER & BUNNY online?
TIGER & BUNNY is available to stream on Netflix, including on the Netflix Standard with Ads plan. Both Season 1 and Season 2 (TIGER & BUNNY 2) are available on the platform. Check JustWatch for the most current regional availability and additional viewing options.
What is the difference between Season 1 and Season 2?
Season 1 aired in 2011 and introduced the core hero partnership between Wild Tiger and Barnaby Brooks Jr. Season 2, titled TIGER & BUNNY 2, premiered on Netflix in 2022 and continued their story with new threats and expanded character development, featuring the same core cast.
What is TIGER & BUNNY about?
TIGER & BUNNY is set in a futuristic alternate New York where superheroes called NEXT compete in a corporate-sponsored TV show. Veteran hero Wild Tiger is reluctantly paired with the younger, image-conscious Barnaby Brooks Jr., and the two must learn to work together despite clashing personalities.
Is TIGER & BUNNY worth watching for non-anime fans?
Yes. TIGER & BUNNY is widely praised for its unique blend of superhero action, corporate satire, and buddy-cop dynamics. Its accessible storytelling, humor, and strong character chemistry make it appealing beyond traditional anime audiences. Critics have highlighted it as a standout entry in the superhero genre.
How many episodes does TIGER & BUNNY have in total?
TIGER & BUNNY has 50 main episodes across two seasons, plus 3 special episodes in Season 0. Season 1 contains 25 episodes and Season 2 (TIGER & BUNNY 2) also contains 25 episodes. The series concluded in 2022 with the end of Season 2.
Who are the main voice actors in TIGER & BUNNY?
The principal voice cast includes Hiroaki Hirata as Wild Tiger, Masakazu Morita as Barnaby Brooks Jr., Go Inoue as Sky High, Kenjiro Tsuda as Fire Emblem, Mariya Ise as Dragon Kid, Minako Kotobuki as Blue Rose, Nobuhiko Okamoto as Origami Cyclone, and Taiten Kusunoki as Rock Bison.
Is TIGER & BUNNY based on a manga or original story?
TIGER & BUNNY is an original anime series produced by Sunrise, not directly adapted from a pre-existing manga. However, the franchise later expanded into manga adaptations and stage productions. The anime's original story was developed specifically for the screen with a unique corporate-hero concept.
When did TIGER & BUNNY first air?
TIGER & BUNNY first aired on April 3, 2011, on MBS in Japan. It was rated TV-14 in the United States. The series ran until 2022 with the conclusion of its second season, TIGER & BUNNY 2, which premiered globally on Netflix.
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