Betterman English Sub & Dub

About Betterman

Meet Betterman (ベターマン), an action, adventure and comedy anime by Sunrise (1999). Here is the premise in a nutshell. In short: A deadly virus known as "Algernon" has attacked humanity with vicious meaning. At the forefront of the fight is the mystifying Akamatsu Industries - disguised as a heavy machine factory in Tokyo, this undercover organization uses neural enhanced weapons known as NeuroNoids to battle Algernon.

Next up: Also helping with their hidden efforts is the mysterious mutant who is only known as "Betterman".

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Lamia Betterman (Takehito Koyasu) and Keita Aono (Kappei Yamaguchi) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 26 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Sunrise, which means the visual identity of Betterman follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Takehito Koyasu voicing Lamia Betterman gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1999, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.