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Heat Guy J
2002 - 2003 5.9 (5 votes) 1 Seasons
Genres
Animation Action & Adventure Crime Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Networks
TBS

Heat Guy J (ヒートガイジェイ)

Overview

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.

Key Crew

Director: Kazuki Akane

Top Cast

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)

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2002)

No overview available.

25 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: City
2002-12-02

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 2: Blaze
2002-10-09

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 3: Rumor
2002-10-16

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 4: Beast
2002-10-23

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 5: Doll
2002-10-30

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 6: Money
2002-11-06

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 7: Circulation
2002-11-13

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 8: Brother
2002-11-20

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 9: Trust
2002-11-27

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 10: Guns
2002-12-04

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 11: Mirage
2002-12-11

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 12: Visitor
2002-12-18

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 13: Encounter
2002-12-25

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 14: Arrow
2003-01-08

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 15: Target
2003-01-22

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 16: Survival
2003-01-29

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 17: Independence
2003-02-05

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 18: Truth
2003-02-12

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 19: Fake
2003-02-19

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 20: Tears
2003-02-26

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 21: Fortress
2003-03-05

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 22: Play
2003-03-12

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 23: Alteration
2003-03-19

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 24: Revolution
2003-03-26

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.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 25: Guys
2003-04-02

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.

Runtime: 24 min

Videos

Heat Guy J - Complete Series Trailer

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