Locke the Superman English Sub & Dub

About Locke the Superman

Meet Locke the Superman (超人ロック), an action and sci-fi anime by Nippon Animation (1984). Here is the premise in a nutshell. In short: A quiet, polite, lonely immortal esper about which little is known, he is called "Locke the Superman", but often denies being so. It is not known where or when he was born, and if asked, Locke will say he does not remember.

Along the way, it is entirely possible this is true. However, when asked by Cornelia Prim in "Millennium of the Witch" which star he was from, Locke replied "Toa. He has appeared at various times throughout the history of the galaxy, either as a direct influence, an indirect influence, or a simple observer.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Locke (Keiichi Nanba) and Jessica Orin (Keiko Han) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Nippon Animation, which means the visual identity of Locke the Superman follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.1/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Keiichi Nanba voicing Locke gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1984, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.