Eightman After

I love this anime i watched a long time ago when i was younger i believe on sci fi then i bought it when i was like 12 lol. it's a good movie unfortionatly I could never get my hands on the tv series or comic books it's very rare that you will come across them but if you ever do don't let go of them O_O
the anime is great and so is the music it feels so unbelievably 80s that i love it japanese and english its pretty good.If your into cops,cyborgs,and crime animes you should definatly check this out !
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8 Man After, a 1993 Cyber Tech anime that depicts the future in which Science has advanced to the extent that developing Cyborgs, replacing body parts with Cyber technology is possible.

The story continues from the 8 man story - Azuma, the original 8 man disappears and that is the last time Sachiko - the leading female in the story - saw 8 man. A tragedy similar to the one before occurs in which a new detective, Hazama gets caught in a fight, and is on the brink of life and death. His memory is transferred to the body of the original 8 man and thus ... the legend of 8 man revives.

This 8 man has issues of the past that manage to override his control over his body whenever he is faced with protecting someone/thing that means something to him. The anime ends as is expected with a showdown against a similar cyborg.

Now there is an abundance of Cyborg animes or at least futuristic ones. 8 man after stands out from the rest quite easily.

Story 8/10
The story of 8 man has been briefly discussed above. It revolves around Sachiko, a companion of the previous 8 man, Hazama, the new 8 man, Tony Gleck, the man who was the reason of serious emotional scars for Hazama. Each character manages to get reasonable screen time, the development of the story is natural. It takes some time to understand it properly but that counts as a positive trait - it is not an anime in which they first define the key terms and the main plot line. They let the story explain things on the way even for someone who hasn't seen the original 8 man.

The only thing that I would count as a negative is that there were few moments of major plot twists or turn of events that are characteristic of such animes.

Art 8/10
The art, considering how old the anime is, is well done. The colors are surely dull but the environment, the blasts, the shattering mirrors and especially the way they have depicted violence is well done. Not amazing - well done. The characters are more or less well made - other than few instances where a few chars seem too wide.

Sound 7/10
The sound was fine, the main theme is good, it emphasizes on the action scenes but other than that there is nothing amazing about the sound effects. The explosions and firing has been well handled, as well as giving the 8 man his own crisp sound effects.

Character 8/10
The characters, personalities, tones, moods were implemented quite well. That said, the personalities were realistic and could be related to with the occupation/role each character has. An example would be the discussion between Hazama and O' Conner when discussing his memorable touch down in the stadium. Another would involve the chief and how he converses with Hazama.

Enjoyment 8/10
This show is for those who mainly understand the story, get the gist of the characters situations and then enjoy how the story proceeds. The professional aspect of either Hazama, the police officers or Sachiko is beilevable and their personalities make the anime fun to watch. It does not have as much fast paced action as many would expect but that for me makes it stand out from cliche animes. Still, the lack of action CAN be easily considered a set back considering the setup of the anime. Most people would be looking for an amazing showdown in the end, fantastic gymnastics and crazy maneuvers that bring the show to an end but it does not go that way.

Over all, I think it is a really good anime keeping in mind the era it came out in. It isn't the typical excessively action packed anime but is worth watching.

Any feedback on the review is welcome!

Gotham city has Batman,Metropolis has Superman and the people of New York has Spiderman.Well 8 Man is the hero in this town.To be honest I didn't really expect much from this anime given its unusual name,8 Man sounds like a name given because all other cool superhero names were taken.Needless to say I was pleasantly surprised and treated to a exciting, well written story.

Hazama Itsuru is a small time detective who runs Hazama Investigations.He"s hired to investigate the disappearance of Eddie Schmidt a top researcher who worked for Biotecho Corp and to uncover the mystery behind a cyborg parts theft.His job gets even ... more difficult because after hes almost killed by an old foe,professor Tani the same individual that hired him is force to safe his life by turning him into a super cyborg known as the 8 man.

Hazama struggles to come to grips with his new ordeal but at the same time must uncover the corruption behind renegade cyborg criminal flooding the city streets and the political corruption behind it all.

I really like how the story develops,each characters is well done with a strong purpose and quite realistic with most having some sort of backstory to avoid them feeling out of place.I really like the animation the drawing is well done with fairly rich detail and colour.There wasn't a great deal of music in this one but I did like the closing theme.The action is fast paced and intense with typical 90s anime gore.Overall a enjoyable watch.

yooooo...I enjoyed this anime having watched it for the first time today it did not disappoint. so i dig it very much. i loved every aspect of the anime narrative story, and the name given to the ultimate super hero '8 man' like a man who never dies or if he does he comes back to life (8=infinity yeah? whatever lol)

The soundtrack to this anime was part of the reason it kept me wanting to watch it as you may know the story ends with the inevitable, all action super hero live and win, by destroying the enemies in the city ... town, the catch is that sometimes it will make you question wether that isn't the case for once. what if this time round, a superhero leaves and never comes back after suffering a violent death? but hey what do you think or do?, well...you turn to technology and make man a machine to fully operate and functioned for military purposes and local police duties. thats the story. :)

Plot/Story: 7.5/10
8 Man After offers an enjoyable plot set years after the original 8 Man series. The new protagonist, Hazama Itsuru, takes on the role of the hero while seeking revenge in the name of justice. The story unfolds over four episodes, which would have been better suited as a film. It's a slow burner that caters to audiences seeking a dramatic theme. The story is exciting, dramatic, and surprisingly violent.

Animation/Design: 8/10
The animation in this anime is well-executed, with each scene beautifully drawn and colored. The visuals remain clear and never become cluttered. The highlight of the show is the well-illustrated fighting scenes, showcasing the ... impressive powers of 8 Man and the villains. These moments truly captivate the viewer.

Characters: 5/10
The characters in the show are one of the weaker aspects, but not for the reasons one might assume. Hazama, the strong protagonist, drives the show forward, while the other characters serve as supplements. The majority of the story revolves around his development, leaving less room for fleshed-out supporting characters.

Audio/Soundtrack: 4/10
The soundtrack of the show is rather basic, featuring common cybernetic noises, combat sounds, and ambient music that serve their purpose adequately. The audio mixing is well done, although some scenes inexplicably feature excessively loud yelling from Sachiko. There are no notable tracks that stand out.

Honorable Mentions:

Sub is better than the Dub
Strong Robocop influence
Great fight sequences
Review Conclusion:
8 Man After falls somewhere in the middle—not exceptionally bad, but not particularly outstanding either. Viewers could pass on this anime without missing much. I would recommend it primarily to fans of the 8 Man series, Kamen Rider, Cyber009, and Robocop, who may find elements to enjoy in this show.