TIGER & BUNNY. A personal favorite of mine.
Before I watched this amazing anime, I thought that this would be one of those really lame kids' show like Sesame Street or what not. After watching it I can confidently say that this is one of those really awesome kids' show. To be more honest, it feels like watching a TV version of Pixar's 'The Incredibles'.
This anime focuses on the genre of superheroes. Not animals, not mechas (if you were mislead by the artwork or title) but superheroes. Superheroes who have mutated over the last 45 years and are now saving the futuristic city of
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Sternbild from evil misdoings and crime. However social media and attention have been given to these superheroes and now the 8 most famous superheroes are 'owned' by companies who participate against each other in the TV show 'Hero TV Live', which ranks heroes by the number of criminals captured and the number of civilians saved. It is indeed a very interesting setting which had not been explored in many western superhero cartoons such as the X-Men or the Incredibles.
Our protagonist is an old sort-of guy called Kotetsu Kaburagi, or by his superhero name, Wild Tiger. He is one of the 8 most well known superheroes who participates in 'Hero TV'. Eventually he becomes unpopular by the masses and his company is forced to close down. Wild Tiger is 'bought' by a new company who is then forced to partner up with a guy called Barnaby, and together they bring together the first 'superhero duo', Tiger and Barnaby. However, due to the appearance of Barnaby's hero suit and his name, Tiger nicknames him 'Bunny', which is how the title of the series comes to be.
In every aspect, (and my points may be very subjective from now on), this anime ticks off what it tried to be.
Story:
The first few minutes of the first episode really captures what the anime is about. How social media and attention wraps itself around the opportunity that these "NEXTs" (The fancy word for mutants) bring with them. Later on though, the story dives into each of the 8 superhero's pasts. Not very interesting so far, but once these pasts are established and the superheroes solve a few crimes, things then get really intense. We dive into an actual tight plot which will won't go away until the very last episode. Story-wise, I think that the producers of this anime have done a fantastic job and have achieved what they have set out to do.
Sound etc:
The voice acting was done very neatly and smoothly, I didn't feel as if they weren't half-hearted into their acting. Voice acting was done pretty decently.
The OPs were pretty catchy to me too. No problems for me there. I didn't pay much attention to the EDs (my apologies)
And the background music is very distinct. It's not annoying but it will stick in your head in a good way. The music used will very much remind you of western style movies and tv shows regarding the superhero/action genre.
Artwork and Animation:
There are lot of bright and flashy colors in Tiger & Bunny, which I appreciate. It doesn't overdo the flashes either. Each of the 8 superheroes have a specific design and color for them so it wasn't hard for me to remember all 8.
The animation itself wasn't done too badly either. A lot of CGI was used to create most of the effects but that didn't hinder my experience.
Characters:
Tiger & Bunny presents a wide range of personalities. On one hand you've got Tiger, the old aged guy who cares only about saving civilians and bringing justice to criminals. On the other hand, you've got Bunny, who doesn't really care about saving civilians or bringing justice to criminals but rather accumulating points and popularity. As you can expect, partnering these two together will bring some very loose teamwork. And that's how they start off, but towards the end they demonstrate the importance of trust, friendship and teamwork. And of course there are the other 6 superheroes and other main characters whom I fell in love with thanks to their intriguing and well developed characteristics.
Overall Enjoyment:
I really, really, really, really enjoyed watching this series. It was nice to explore a new, refreshing genre other than Romantic Comedies, Normal High School Life or Action in a far distant future. Tiger & Bunny has hit the target of what the show wanted to be and I am more than happy to say that this anime has been a real enjoyment to me.
To everyone out there, this is an anime for everyone to enjoy. It isn't hard to understand the context or to fall in love with the characters. It's an anime worth watching.
Alternative Titles
Synonyms: Tiger and Bunny, Taibani
Japanese: TIGER & BUNNY (タイガー・アンド・バニー)
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Type:
TV
Episodes:
25
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Apr 3, 2011 to Sep 18, 2011
Premiered:
Spring 2011
Broadcast:
Sundays at 01:58 (JST)
Licensors:
VIZ Media
Studios:
Sunrise
Source:
Original
Duration:
24 min. per ep.
Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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TIGER & BUNNY. A personal favorite of mine.
Before I watched this amazing anime, I thought that this would be one of those really lame kids' show like Sesame Street or what not. After watching it I can confidently say that this is one of those really awesome kids' show. To be more honest, it feels like watching a TV version of Pixar's 'The Incredibles'. This anime focuses on the genre of superheroes. Not animals, not mechas (if you were mislead by the artwork or title) but superheroes. Superheroes who have mutated over the last 45 years and are now saving the futuristic city of ... Apr 4, 2013
This is by far the only show I have rated full 10s for. I really enjoyed this anime a lot, it was entertaining from beginning to end. I am a little irritated with the ending however, for it feels like their should be more. Guess that means I'll have to go and read the manga ^^ But hey, it was an amazing anime, so I'm sure the manga is just as good. On with my review.
Story - 10 - The story was indepth and had a lot happening within it. But it wasn't too much and had a nice flow to it. It went smoothly ... Sep 18, 2011
A super Hero anime what more can I really say about it lol, except I loved it. The plot was solid and quite original seeing how I usually don't see Japanese Super Hero animes Japanize American Comic Super Hero ones don't count. It has adventure, comedy, drama, romance and super heroes all the fixing for a awesome show. The
story never gets boring, it keeps continuing to go up and more interesting after each episode, I didn't think any episode was boring at all. It was either me laughing, tearing up, or omfgwtfbbqsaucepinappleXD. The sound and art was spectacular especially the music must get the ost ... Jun 10, 2011
An interesting take on the SuperHero genre,Tiger and Bunny is one of the best shows to come out this spring.The characters designs are unique and the premise is interesting.The show could use some more character development,but other than that it is one of the most interesting shows out there.
Jan 7, 2021
Pros :
-Great animation and art -Well used concept -Consistent quality art and storywise even in the couple of fillers -Pretty fast paced and tonic -Adult protagonists for once... -Well balanced between action and humor -No fanservice Cons : ... Oct 26, 2013
After typing up my review for Angel Links this morning, I realized that most of the time when I review an anime, I tend to focus on the ones I dislike. It's MUCH more fun to complain about a bad show than it is to extoll the merits of a good one, but that's also highly biased. So let's do one that I love.
This show might be called "Tiger & Bunny", but honestly, this is Tiger's show. A middle aged, single father, Tiger is our lead character. He's a bumbling, honest, hard working guy and at first I was a bit dismayed. All the other ... Sep 23, 2018
This anime has a unique take on the typical superhero story in which they are broadcast to save people, capture villains, and earning points for these actions. The story often revolves around a old superhero which is done very well
The art of this series is very good. It has a unique art style with tons of detail to the characters and even the backgrounds. It looks fantastic which earns praise. The characters were the strongest point in this anime. The mc shows his family life and social life with his work life also. The world of Tiger and Bunny ... Jan 15, 2016
Tiger & Bunny is a show about where superheroes' budgets come from, as well as theme of what is justice.
The premise of the story is that superhuman beings called NEXT are ostracised and feared by normal human populace. With that history in mind they have been turned into justice enforcing TV casts in their own show. The so called heroes are sponsored by may different companies, advertising while getting paid for being a walking billboard, just like in our current world of advertisement revenue. Tiger and Bunny both act as the opposite end of the spectrum; Tiger focuses on simply saving and helping people regardless of rules ... Sep 26, 2012
The greatest Heroes from all around the world are assembled at the metropolitan city of Stern Bild to compete in the greatest reality show about superheroes in the planet, Hero TV!! These mighty Heroes, who are also in the group of extraordinary humans with special powers known as NEXT, will test their physical, mental and their ultimate super power to fight off criminals and protecting Stern Bild from vicious crime and evil and compete for reputation points and popularity to become Most Valuable Hero of Hero TV, thus making their name marked in the history books. LET THE BATTLE BEGINS!!
Well, sounds quite intriguing, isn’t ... Jun 4, 2011
This is not just another superhero show. Behind all those suits are humans who have their own dreams, beliefs, sense of justice and are working hard to achieve their goals.
Kotetsu, aka Wild Tiger, is a veteran hero whose ideal is to save people and bring about wold peace. However, due to his clumsiness, he always ends up causing a lot of damage and losing his popularity among the fans. Fatefully, Tiger is assigned to work in a team with Barnaby, aka Bunny, a rookie hero who appears to have the same power as him, but a completely different ideal of heroism. Being unable to cooperate at ... Jan 17, 2014
I honestly love Tiger & Bunny as much as I love life. It really is amazing to me since it was indeed my first anime finished. Out of all, I'm glad this was my first anime.
The story/plot itself really is great, I could say it's one of my favorite plots of all time. How it all came together was amazing, especially the ending. There's nothing I could change about it, it really was that great for me. The illustration was simply fantastic as well, I really loved Kotetsu's drawing more than anything. I really loved his suit and his normal clothes. Just the way he ... Aug 8, 2012
Tiger and Bunny is a fun superhero anime which has elements you would expect from DC and Marvel films. This show has good character development and great action scenes. Tiger and Bunny is a must watch for action and superhero fans it has an amazing cast of hero's which have similar aspects to all the great hero's you know and have come to love like batman, iron man, and spiderman.
Sep 18, 2011
Tiger & Bunny is not your typical superhero show... yet it is just as charming and as exciting as your favorite superhero shows~
If you look into this series as the usual comical mecha show, you'll definitely be disappointed... since it's not even a mecha show in the first place. Tiger & Bunny isn't the type of series which you can appreciate for what it appears on first impression alone, but for what it is. ~ longer review @ her blog Apr 11, 2013 Amazing characters and development, all but a few get there own special episode to develop and you learn about them. You may start out hating a few (I sure as hell hated one of them with a burning passion) but you will grow to love all of them. It is from Sunrise, they did Code Geass and Cowboy Bebop. It is funny and sad at times but always has a sense of adventure and fun. The totally real advertisements are just there and add to the fun. (Amazon.Jp for example) Finally, it is a unique take on superheroes as a whole, a deconstruction like Madoka was with Magical Girls ... May 16, 2013
Okay, first off, Tiger and Bunny is a super hero show. It starts off with the idea of super heroes for commercial enterprise and runs with it throughout. Even if that's not your thing though, I'd still recommend Tiger & Bunny. The commercialism is ever present, but only sometimes in the foreground. It often steps aside to let other aspects take the spotlight.
Also, the show gets better as it goes along. The plot is relatively simple, but engaging. The show's structure is reminiscent of Witch Hunter Robin's. On small scale, each episode is just the incident of ... Jul 25, 2018
I never expected that I would enjoy this show as much as I did. I came here after ‘My Hero Academia’ and an interest in another superhero story. The first few minutes weren’t that promising, but soon I came to love this show more than most anime I’ve watched.
Where ‘Tiger & Bunny’ really manages to distinguish itself from other shows, is the concept and the characters. This superhero story doesn’t only evolve about people trying to save people. There’s a popularity race involved, and most of the character’s goals aren’t that noble at all. I also like the idea of sponsors for the hero’s, makes ... Mar 30, 2013
I was skeptical of this anime, mostly because I don’t care for mixing traditional and CG animation too much (call me old-fashioned), but it completely blind-sided me with an interesting plot, fun characters, and great voice acting. There were times when I thought, “gee every character has a tragic past,” though, and that did feel like an overused plot device, but it wasn’t awful. It was interesting to see how each character coped with this past of theirs, not everyone was depressed about it or what have you. The basic plot reminds me of X-Men in the sense that there’s people with powers (NEXTs) who
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Sep 23, 2017
This was an anime I had to watch cuz of its genre. I'm BIG into the superhero genre and when I heard about this my mind forced myself to watch it. Ive watched only one other superhero anime(One-Punch Man) and I loved it. What's unique about this series is that unlike most animes it has an American setting. Its whole concept does seem to want to attract the Western audience and as a person who lives in the states I was hoping it wasn't going to be a typical Sunday morning cartoon. After finishing the whole thing last night here's what I think. ***contains MINOR
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Jan 25, 2017
T&B is a curious meeting of anime and American superhero lore. It has plenty of influences from both, which results in a unique style that probably won't work for everyone. Another thing which might be something of an acquired taste is its character-centric approach. While action of the villain-defeating and people-saving sort is far from absent from the show, at the heart of the story is a buddy-cop style forced partnership between two people who seemingly couldn't be more different.
Kotetsu and Barnaby aka the titular Wild Tiger and Bunny – a nickname the former comes up with for his younger partner, and the evolution ... Sep 19, 2011
I enjoyed this series quite a lot, find it a bit underrated.
It's a fun super heroes story with some nice plot twists, great characters and a few nail-biting cliffhangers (grrrr haha). Had some good laughs here and there as well. it's not about pantie shots, mindless fighting or sappy romance...it has a soul this anime. If you're not sure about this anime, give it a try, I sure think it's worth it. |