Locke the Superman English Sub & Dub

About Locke the Superman

Locke the Superman (Choujin Locke) arrives as an action anime by Nippon Animation (1984), and the premise is easy to summarize. The setup: 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.

Further in, 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.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Nippon Animation, which means the visual identity of Locke the Superman follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.4/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. It aired in 1984, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.