FINISHED
Heat Guy J
25 Episodes
24 min each
FALL 2002
Synopsis
In the city of Judoh, Claire Leonelli has inherited leadership of the Mafia group "Vampire" following the death of his father. To keep Claire's and other criminal activities in check, the city's Bureau of Urban Safety has Special Services Division operative Daisuke Aurora and the super android codenamed "J" (whose identity is apparently kept in secrecy, as androids are banned in the city). With both of them around, crime now has little room to breathe in Judoh.
Action
Adventure
Mecha
Sci-Fi
Format
Unknown
Episodes
25
Per Episode
24 min
Source
Unknown
Episodes
25 / 25 Episodes
1
Episode 1
City: Guy
A funeral is held for the head of the crime syndicate in the city of Judoh. Daisuke and J track down two illegal immigrants who have brought an android into the city.
2
Episode 2
Blaze: War
Various members of the mafia meet to determine who will take over the syndicate, finally deciding on the former leader's son, but not everyone agrees with the choice.
3
Episode 3
Rumor: Bomb
Daisuke begins an investigation into the mysterious distribution of "beauty cards" throughout the city. Detective Edmundo tracks a mad bomber wreaking havoc on random targets.
4
Episode 4
Beast: Chaos
Daisuke tries to give advice on a friend's gambling problem. At the syndicate casino, a Russian roulette game is being played where one man has never lost.
5
Episode 5
Child: Doll
J begins to act erratically during the investigation of a kidnapped child, causing panic with the general public. The city console then has to decide if they should revise the android regulation law and shut J down.
6
Episode 6
Desire: Money
The crime syndicate devises a scheme to fix the commodities market. Daisuke, knowing quite a bit about how the market functions, attempts to counter their actions.
7
Episode 7
Revenge: Circulation
Daisuke and J are attacked by an altered human whom they have met previously. Having lost the bullet pendant around his neck to the sewers, Daisuke heads to the Underground in search of it.
8
Episode 8
Sound: Brother
Daisuke and his brother argue over the role of the Special Unit. Later, Daisuke takes his frustrations out on a gang whom have targeted someone for their money, only to find out that the person he saved is the son of a famous singer.
9
Episode 9
Ties: Trust
Although Daisuke tends to overlook the awkward relationship of a young daughter who takes care of her intoxicated mother, an ongoing investigation into stolen passports leads him to believe that the mother is the next target.
10
Episode 10
Bullet: Guns
Daisuke and J investigate an old military base for possible black market sales of explosives when a bomb threat is repeatedly called in on the city's Central Tower.
11
Episode 11
Illusion: Mirage
Edmundo requests Daisuke's assistance when an old flame of his reports gaps in her memory and awakening in strange places, making her think she may be responsible for a series of recent crimes.
12
Episode 12
Light: Visitor
Judoh is visited by the Celestials, a group of "protectors" who monitor the cities of the world since the last war and have the ability to shut them down if they are deemed uncivilized. During their visit they come under attack and get separated, forcing Daisuke to find the missing member before time runs out to renew Judoh's water and air supply.
13
Episode 13
Shooter: Encounter
Racing against time before the city is shut down, Daisuke and J must stop the crime syndicate from permanently crippling the city as they hold the missing Celestial captive.
14
Episode 14
Soul: Arrow
Daisuke is ordered by his brother Shun to investigate the offshore village of Siberbia about the death of their father. Plans get postponed as he meets a young girl making her way into Judoh, in her search of her missing grandfather.
15
Episode 15
Flower: Target
Daisuke's brother, Shun, is shot and almost killed by a sniper bullet. As Daisuke keeps a vigil over his brother in the hospital, J and Edmundo investigate the assassination attempt, leading them to the crime syndicate.
16
Episode 16
The Land: Survival
Having finally reached Offshore and the Siberbian Village, Daisuke and J learn a few things about village life and how the citizens follow a code of strict individualism. As they continue to search for information on the death of Daisuke's father, they are attacked by androids.
17
Episode 17
Split: Independence
When Daisuke reports to his brother on what he has found out about their father's death, Shun shuts down the special unit and tries to force Daisuke to see his vision of the city's future. Meanwhile, a mob war has begun as the various families search for Claire Leonelli, who is the key to unlocking the Vita Company's safe.
18
Episode 18
Heart: Truth
Daisuke tries to offer Boma a job with the Special Unit, which only complicates their alliance further. Meanwhile, a "beast master" has come to town in order to capture Boma, the one beast he could not tame.
19
Episode 19
Thought: Fake
The company that created J is suddenly closed due to a lack of resources, leaving Antonia without a job. Meanwhile, Dice and Edmundo investigate the death of a mob boss by an android that looks exactly like J.
20
Episode 20
Friend: Tears
J and Daisuke follow up on the death of Edmundo's partner, which occurred while he was investigating "The Laundromat", the financial wing of the mob underworld.
21
Episode 21
Island: Fortress
The Special Unit must intervene when a mysterious woman appears from the sea and begins to attack sailors, leading the team to a mysterious island with a secret.
22
Episode 22
Father: Play
When Monica's studio and house are burned to the ground by one of Judoh's mob families, Daisuke offers her a job at the Special Unit. Upon moving into the cramped office, J takes on the role of a surrogate father for her.
23
Episode 23
Craze: Alteration
As the Special Unit continues its investigation into Echigo's death, another assassination attempt is made on Shun Aurora's life. J begins to malfunction when his programming is changed by a secret command buried deep within his system.
24
Episode 24
Snow: Revolution
Judoh comes under military control as Shun Aurora assumes power of the city. It's up to the combined forces of the mob and Special Unit to oppose him.
25
Episode 25
Real Man: Guys
With the coup in full swing, Claire and his mob forces keep the military busy while Daisuke prepares for the final showdown to save his partner, his brother, and the people of Judoh.
Characters
Voice Actors
Masaya Matsukaze (japanese)
Daisuke Aurora
Main
Voice Actors
Takayuki Sugou (japanese)
J
Main
Voice Actors
Daisuke Sakaguchi (japanese)
Clair Leonelli
Main
Voice Actors
Saeko Chiba (japanese)
Kyouko Milchan
Main
Voice Actors
Ai Shimizu (japanese)
Monica Gabriel
Supporting
Voice Actors
Shinichirou Miki (japanese)
Shun Aurora
Supporting
Staff
Kazuki Akane
Original Creator
Kazuki Akane
Director
Kazuki Akane
Series Composition
Nobuteru Yuuki
Character Design
Jin Aketagawa
Sound Director
Shinji Takeuchi
Animation Director
Comments
Information
Aired
Sep 30, 2002
to Mar 24, 2003
Season
FALL 2002
Source
Unknown
Format
Unknown
Studios
Satelight
Related Anime
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1774
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