Hurricane Polymar English Sub & Dub

About Hurricane Polymar

Here is what Hurricane Polymar (破裏拳ポリマー) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and comedy anime by Tatsunoko Production (1974). The premise: Yoroi Takeshi is a carefree and somewhat naïve youth, who works as an assistant to the bumbling detective wannabe Kuruma Jo (who frequently proclaims himself the heir apparent to the title of Greatest Detective. From their rundown and shabby office, they run a humble if not failing private investigation service.

Along the way, the spunky and cute Nanba Teru (who’s father owns the building when Jo and Takeshi reside in) frequently interferes in their affairs by threatening eviction (Jo is continually months behind in back rent). Since they rarely get any clients, they has to resort to eavesdropping and spying on the Concealed International Police Department headquarters, located in the building across from theirs in order to get their assignments. Unbeknownst to Jo and Teru, Takeshi has a deep secret.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Narrator (Shinji Nakae) and Teru Nanba (Ryouko Aikawa) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 26 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Tatsunoko Production is the studio behind Hurricane Polymar, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.3/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Shinji Nakae as Narrator, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1974, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.