TIGER & BUNNY

TIGER & BUNNY

In an alternate New York City protected by a band of superheroes called NEXT, veteran Wild Tiger is forced to team up with rookie Barnaby Brooks Jr.

Action & AdventureAnimationComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

Seasons

All's Well That Ends Well

1. All's Well That Ends Well

Air Date: 2011-04-03

Aging superhero Kotetsu, known as Wild Tiger, worries that he may lose his job on the show "Hero TV" when his sponsor company changes hands.

A Good Beginning Makes a Good Ending.

2. A Good Beginning Makes a Good Ending.

Air Date: 2011-04-10

Kotetsu and Barnaby are paired up, but their differing methods prevent them from working as a team, leading to danger for Kotetsu's daughter.

Many a True Word is Spoken in Jest

3. Many a True Word is Spoken in Jest

Air Date: 2011-04-17

Kotetsu reluctantly participates in a documentary about Barnaby, and they're both forced into action when they learn a bomb has been planted.

Fear is Often Greater Than the Danger

4. Fear is Often Greater Than the Danger

Air Date: 2011-04-24

Ice-wielding superhero Blue Rose decides to leave the world of "Hero TV" to go back to her old life as a teenage girl named Karina who loves to sing.

Go for Broke!

5. Go for Broke!

Air Date: 2011-05-01

Kotetsu holds a big surprise birthday party for Barnaby with the other heroes; an expensive diamond known as the "Tears of Hercules" is stolen.

Fire is a Good Servant But a Bad Master

6. Fire is a Good Servant But a Bad Master

Air Date: 2011-05-08

Fire Emblem is suspected of murder after criminals arrested by Barnaby are found burned to death by peculiar blue flames in their prison cell.

The Wolf Knows What the Foul Beast Thinks

7. The Wolf Knows What the Foul Beast Thinks

Air Date: 2011-05-15

Kotetsu criticizes Barnaby for allowing a NEXT to kill the culprit they were chasing; Barnaby reveals his search for the clue to his parents' killer.

There is Always a Next Time

8. There is Always a Next Time

Air Date: 2011-05-22

Stern Bild doesn't have capital punishment, but Lunatic's act of killing criminals begins to win support of the people, who praise him as an antihero.

Spare the Rod and Spoil the Child

9. Spare the Rod and Spoil the Child

Air Date: 2011-05-29

Kotetsu is assigned to baby-sit an infant, who takes a liking to a tomboy named Dragon Kid. The next day, Dragon Kid and the baby go missing.

The Calm Before the Storm

10. The Calm Before the Storm

Air Date: 2011-06-05

Barnaby has finally tracked down the whereabouts of his parents' killer; Kotetsu runs into trouble on the way to visiting his daughter.

The Die is Cast

11. The Die is Cast

Air Date: 2011-06-12

Ouroboros demands the release of the man Barnaby was investigating, and then starts attacking the structural columns supporting Stern Bild.

Take Heed of the Snake in the Grass

12. Take Heed of the Snake in the Grass

Air Date: 2011-06-19

Jake challenges each of the heroes to fights, stating that he will surrender if he loses but will destroy a column supporting the city if he wins.

Confidence is a Plant of Slow Growth

13. Confidence is a Plant of Slow Growth

Air Date: 2011-06-26

After the other heroes fail to defeat Jake, Barnaby steps forward to protect Stern Bild and its people -- and to get revenge for his parents' death.

Love Is Blind

14. Love Is Blind

Air Date: 2011-07-03

Ten months after their epic battle with terrorist Jake Martinez, Tiger and Barnaby are slated to form a special unit with Blue Rose.

The Sky's the Limit ...

15. The Sky's the Limit ...

Air Date: 2011-07-10

When Sky High falls in love with a woman he meets at a park, he turns to Fire Emblem, Blue Rose and Dragon Kid for advice on how to get close to her.

Truth Lies at the Bottom of the Well

16. Truth Lies at the Bottom of the Well

Air Date: 2011-07-17

Kotetsu doesn't like the reason Ben gives him for the recent boosts in his power; Yuri, aka Lunatic, is haunted by a past incident.

Blood is Thicker Than Water

17. Blood is Thicker Than Water

Air Date: 2011-07-24

Kotetsu takes a vacation to his hometown, where he confesses his fears to his brother and makes a tough decision to keep his promise to his late wife.

Ignorance is Bliss

18. Ignorance is Bliss

Air Date: 2011-07-31

Kotetsu tries to tell Barnaby that he's retiring, but he's interrupted with news that Kriem has come out of her coma.

There's No Way Out

19. There's No Way Out

Air Date: 2011-08-07

To help Barnaby, Kotetsu suggests they retrace Barnaby's steps the day of his parents' murder, but it doesn't produce the results they hoped for.

Full of Courtesy, Full of Craft.

20. Full of Courtesy, Full of Craft.

Air Date: 2011-08-14

Samantha wants to meet with Kotetsu regarding the new information she found, but he is called away for a sudden assignment.

Heaven Helps Those Who Help Themselves

21. Heaven Helps Those Who Help Themselves

Air Date: 2011-08-21

Framed for a crime he didn't commit and pursued by the other heroes, Kotetsu is cornered, but a familiar face appears.

Bad Luck Often Brings Good Luck

22. Bad Luck Often Brings Good Luck

Air Date: 2011-08-28

Kotetsu puts his plan to clear his name into action. Meanwhile, Barnaby is on his way to join the rest of the heroes.

Misfortunes Never Come Singly

23. Misfortunes Never Come Singly

Air Date: 2011-09-04

Kotetsu and Barnaby are finally reunited, but the rest of the heroes are taken hostage by Maverick, who holds them in the Justice Tower.

Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained.

24. Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained.

Air Date: 2011-09-11

Kotetsu and Barnaby take on H-01 despite having to wait for their powers to recharge, while the rest of the heroes must make a tough decision.

Eternal Immortality.

25. Eternal Immortality.

Air Date: 2011-09-18

The heroes suffer a stunning loss and must mourn a fallen peer, while Barnaby finally encounters his parents' killer one-on-one.

A word to the wise is enough.

1. A word to the wise is enough.

Air Date: 2022-04-08

With exciting new heroes gaining popularity and stardom, Tiger and Barnaby are called upon to set a good example.

No one knows the weight of another's burden.

2. No one knows the weight of another's burden.

Air Date: 2022-04-08

Now an official superhero, Subaru is eager to make his mark. Feeling desperate, he starts to get ahead of himself.

Suspicion will raise bogies.

3. Suspicion will raise bogies.

Air Date: 2022-04-08

Karina decides to meet with a lonely and sickly fan who says Blue Rose is their favorite superhero. She asks Tiger to come along too.

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.

4. Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.

Air Date: 2022-04-08

As the top-ranking superheroes, Fire Emblem and Sky High seem like the perfect buddy team; nevertheless, Nathan has one particular complaint.

Live and let live.

5. Live and let live.

Air Date: 2022-04-08

After getting into an argument with Ivan, Antonio is worried that the Rock Bison and Origami Cyclone partnership won't survive.

Youth should be regarded with respect.

6. Youth should be regarded with respect.

Air Date: 2022-04-08

Lara and Pao-Lin seem to have perfect teamwork, but then Lara's overbearing mother convinces her to see Pao-Lin not as a partner, but as a rival.

Out of the mouths of babes oft times come gems.

7. Out of the mouths of babes oft times come gems.

Air Date: 2022-04-08

Tiger is delighted — and a little surprised — when his daughter Kaede comes to the city to visit him with her friend.

You can‘t judge a book by it‘s cover.

8. You can‘t judge a book by it‘s cover.

Air Date: 2022-04-08

Subaru gets worried when his partner Thomas is reprimanded for being too violent while apprehending a robber.

Have not thy cloak to make when it begins to rain.

9. Have not thy cloak to make when it begins to rain.

Air Date: 2022-04-08

Tiger bends the rules to try to catch a violent NEXT named Vincent Carl, who left Barnaby badly injured while evading capture.

Pride comes before a fall.

10. Pride comes before a fall.

Air Date: 2022-04-08

Fire Emblem and Sky High are found frozen, victims of an attack by a pair of NEXT suspects who've declared war on the city's superheroes.

Every cloud has a silver lining.

11. Every cloud has a silver lining.

Air Date: 2022-04-08

Agnes orders the superheroes to stand down and avoid confrontation with Hugan and Mugan, but soon they're faced with a double threat.

Man’s extremity is God’s opportunity.

12. Man’s extremity is God’s opportunity.

Air Date: 2022-04-08

The remaining superheroes learn Hugan and Mugan's motives, and then put together a plan to defeat the powerful duo.

Constant dropping wears away a stone.

13. Constant dropping wears away a stone.

Air Date: 2022-04-08

The superheroes are fighting as hard as they can, but Hugan and Mugan seem impossible to defeat.

March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers.

14. March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers.

Air Date: 2022-10-07

Fire Emblem and Sky High win the King of the Buddy Heroes title. Barnaby gets some exciting news, but he has to keep it a secret.

No pain no gain.

15. No pain no gain.

Air Date: 2022-10-07

Little is yet known about the NEXT incident, but multiple theories abound. Everyone wants to know what's going on between Kotetsu and Karina.

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

16. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

Air Date: 2022-10-07

During a promo shoot, He Is Thomas declares his admiration for L.L. Audun. Then, the heroes are mobilized in response to an attack.

The gods send nuts to those who have no teeth.

17. The gods send nuts to those who have no teeth.

Air Date: 2022-10-07

As the "X" phenomenon spreads among NEXT throughout the city, Yuri gathers the heroes and gives them some bad news.

One eyewitness is better than ten hearsays.

18. One eyewitness is better than ten hearsays.

Air Date: 2022-10-07

The public has started to turn against all NEXT. Ryan thinks that a NEXT named Gregory Sunshine might be connected to the "X" phenomenon.

You cannot make a crab walk straight.

19. You cannot make a crab walk straight.

Air Date: 2022-10-07

Mattia wakes up in the hospital, but he claims to not remember anything that happened. There may be a NEXT with the ability to control other people.

The darkest hour is just before the dawn.

20. The darkest hour is just before the dawn.

Air Date: 2022-10-07

The Apollon heroes are all told to sign new contracts putting excessive restrictions on what they can do. Yuri shares a story about his father.

Nothing comes of nothing.

21. Nothing comes of nothing.

Air Date: 2022-10-07

Before the heroes' evacuation, Agnes asks them to gather for one last farewell taping. But she might have something up her sleeve.

Coming events cast their shadows before.

22. Coming events cast their shadows before.

Air Date: 2022-10-07

Gregory powers up the inmates of Abbas Prison and they start rampaging throughout the city. The heroes go rogue to stop them, despite the consequences.

Lookers-on see most of the game.

23. Lookers-on see most of the game.

Air Date: 2022-10-07

Gregory Sunshine has one last inmate to meet; a criminal with incredible powers. Meanwhile, the heroes struggle to neutralize the escaped NEXT.

Union is strength.

24. Union is strength.

Air Date: 2022-10-07

Sigourney Rosicky reveals the reason for her vendetta against Little Aurora. The heroes get an unlikely ally in their fight against L. L. Audun.

Today is not just tomorrow's yesterday.

25. Today is not just tomorrow's yesterday.

Air Date: 2022-10-07

A powered up Tiger starts attacking Barnaby, who's left drained of power and vulnerable. Later, Tiger faces a sudden change.

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Rating

6.9/10

Release Date

2011-04-03

Episodes

50 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

Bandai Namco Pictures

Bandai Namco Pictures

Bandai Visual

Bandai Visual

MBS

MBS

TFC

TFC

Sunrise Music

Sunrise Music