EAT-MAN

About EAT-MAN

Meet EAT-MAN, an action, adventure and sci-fi anime by Studio DEEN (1997). Here is the premise in a nutshell. In short: Bolt Crank is an "explorer"--a mercenary who only accepts jobs that fits his moral standards. Even so, explorers like him are rarely trusted, and employment--both in getting and also doing the job--is hazardous.

Also worth knowing: However, despite the fact Bolt says it's the only job he's any good at, he's also the best explorer around. Moreover, he has a unique ability. He's able to eat anything at all, and later can reproduce it wholly intact and functional!

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Masashi Ebara as Bolt Crank and Aya Hisakawa as Kyrene Garbo. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio DEEN, so the studio's house style defines how EAT-MAN looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.0/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Masashi Ebara as Bolt Crank, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1997, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.