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Heat Guy J
ヒートガイジェイ
(Hīto Gai Jei)
Genre Science fiction noir
TV anime
Director Kazuki Akane
Studio Flag of Japan Satelight
Licensor Flag of the United States Flag of Canada Geneon
Flag of the United Kingdom Manga Entertainment
Flag of Australia Flag of New Zealand Madman Entertainment
Network Flag of Japan TBS
Original run 1 October 2002 – 25 March 2003
Episodes 26
Manga
Author Chiaki Ogishima
Publisher Flag of Japan Kodansha
Serialized in Magazine Z
Volumes 1

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Heat Guy J was licensed and distributed in the U. S. in 2003 by Pioneer (now Geneon). The show also was broadcast on the cable channel MTV2. MTV2 is a cable network that is widely available in the United States on Digital cable and Satellite television, and is progressively being A one volume manga was created based on the series, and was licensed and distributed by TOKYOPOP. ˈmɑŋgə is the Japanese word for Comics (sometimes called komikku コミック and print Cartoons In their modern form manga date from shortly For the music movie see Tokyo Pop. Tokyopop, stylized TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor licensor The show was picked up for a UK DVD release by Manga Entertainment starting in March 2006. This article is about Manga Entertainment the anime distributor It was packaged in double DVD sets to make up for the long delayed release of the series.

Heat Guy J chronicles the adventures of a young Special Services officer named Daisuke Aurora and his android partner known simply as "J". The pair live and work in the fictional, futuristic Metropolis of "Judoh" (Jewde), where the understaffed and underfunded Special Services Division of the Bureau of Urban Safety has its headquarters.

Contents

Characters

Special Services

Daisuke Aurora (ダイスケ・アウローラ Daisuke Aurōra?) - Department of Security, Central Headquarters Special Services Employee, age 21

Cool and laid back, Daisuke is one half of the Special Services Bureau's investigative team. Steve Staley (b August 25, 1969) is a voice actor who is also known as Steve Cannon. He prefers action to paperwork, but when he's not out on the street fighting crime, he's often seen in various states of in-action.
Although he never really shows it, Daisuke is quite compassionate and has a strong sense of justice. However, he has deep and painful memories of the vanishing of his mother and his father (a politician) being murdered by an android. The only memento of his father is a bullet pendant he wears around his neck.

J ( ジェイ Jei?) (also known as "Heat Guy J") - Special Services Android, 3, Appearance of a 40-year-old Man

An android with incredible power, J was created in cooperation between a government facility and a civilian enterprise; androids are illegal in Judoh, but a special exception is made for J, much to the dismay of wary city officials. is a Seiyū who is affiliated with Bungakuza. Voice roles TV Anime Bleach ( Zangetsu) Robert DeWayne Papenbrook ( September 18, 1955 - March 17, 2006) was an American voice actor . Despite his hulking size, J can run at enormous speeds and packs a powerful punch. However, after prolonged bouts of action, J must cool himself down by venting a great deal of superheated air from pipes mounted on his shoulders.
J is maintained by the Civilian Enterprises Sect technician Antonia Bellucci. It is said that J is modeled after Antonia's father. This is probably why J seems to be so human sometimes, with a noble character and strong beliefs on things like how a man should act.

Kyoko Milchan (キョウコ・ミルシャン Kyouko Mirushan?) - Department of Security, Central Headquarters Special Services Auditor/Accountant, age 21

A young auditor and accountant for Special Services, Kyoko is strait-laced and always plays by the rules. is a prolific Japanese Seiyū and Singer, born on August 26 1977 in Hachinohe, Aomori. Kari K Wahlgren (born in 1977 in Hoisington, Kansas) is an American voice actress who has provided English language This causes her stress when dealing with Daisuke, whom she often scolds. However, she eventually develops feelings towards Daisuke, after letting go of her crush on his brother Shun.

Friends

Antonia Belucci (アントニア・ベルッチ Antonia Berucchi?) - Sect Employee, age 24

An employee of the civilian enterprise "Sect," (the company responsible for creating J) she is responsible for J's maintenance. ( January 26, 1980 -) is a female Seiyū who was born in Shizuoka. Wendee Lee (born April 29, 1955 in Los Angeles CA) is a prolific American voice actress. She still mourns the death of her father at an early age and was responsible for creating J in his image and personality. She worries and cares a lot for J. Daisuke also harbors a secret crush on Antonia.

Ken Edmundo (ケン・エジムンド Ken Ejimundo?) - Galea Police Investigation Inspector, age 33

A crime scene investigator who is constantly annoyed with the Special Service Agency, he usually scolds and antagonizes Daisuke when he arrives on the scene. (born October 5, 1964) is a male Seiyū from the Tokyo Metropolitan area who is affiliated with Air Agengy Kirk Thornton (Born Sean Thornton on May 13, 1956 in Portland, Oregon) is a prolific American Voice actor. He does, however, help Daisuke on various occasions, and is a valuable ally in many of the Special Services cases.

Monica Gabriel (モニカ・ガブリエル Monika Gaburieru?) - Photographer, age 10

To earn money for herself and for her unemployed mother, Monica works as a photographer who operates by wagon in the city of Judoh. is a Japanese Seiyū (voice actress and singer She is employed by 81 Produce. Sandy Fox is an American Voice actress who has had numerous roles in various Animated cartoon and Japanese Anime series and Video games She wants to preserve the long dead age of photography (which explains why she has so much trouble making a sale). However, she has accumulated a great deal of information on Judoh and its business trends. She is a friend of Daisuke and gives him important advice and information whenever he needs it. She is like a little sister to Daisuke, and he made a move to adopt her in episode 9, but Monica's mother refused.

Cynthia, Janis, and Vivian age 20, age 21, and age 19

Three girls who hang out and work on Kabuki Road. is a Seiyū who works for Vi-Vo. Filmography Anime Azumanga Daioh (Kaorin's Mother Ishihara Animal Dorothy Ann Elias-Fahn (born 1970 is an American voice actress who is the wife of Tom Fahn (who is also a voice actor Akeno Watanabe (渡辺 明乃 Watanabe Akeno, born November 18, 1982) is a Seiyū born in Funabashi Chiba. Wendee Lee (born April 29, 1955 in Los Angeles CA) is a prolific American voice actress. Ai Tokunaga (徳永愛 born March 12 1977 in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese Voice actor, or Seiyū. Michelle Suzanne Ruff (Born September 27, 1967 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American voice actress known for her work in The three girls are a source for the latest Judoh news and gossip for Daisuke. They also often try to hit on him, but never succeed.

Shun Aurora (シュン・アウローラ Shun Aurōra?) - Government Investigative Office of Department of Security, Central Headquarters General Manager, age 27

Daisuke's older brother and the General Manager of Special Services, Shun prides himself on his rational and logical thinking. is a popular Seiyū who was born on March 18, 1968 in the city of Tokyo. Walter Alexis Lang is an American producer, director, Voice actor, celebrity voice match specialist, Songwriter, Music producer Shun's logical nature is usually in conflict with Daisuke's more impulsive personality. This causes a gap between the two brothers, despite the fact that Shun raised Daisuke after their father's death at the hand of an android. Another point of contention between them is Shun's inability to forgive his mother for leaving their family when Shun was 9 and Daisuke 3. Shun is responsible for the partnership of his brother with J.

Phia Oliveira - Central Headquarters, General Manager's Secretary, age 24

Phia is Shun's head secretary over at the Special Services office. is a female Seiyū born in Echizen, Fukui (formerly Takefu) Neya is a freelancer although she worked at Arts Vision. Julie Ann Taylor (born on August 30, 1961 in Fort Irwin California) is an American voice actress who is best known for her role of Ai Tanabe Karen Strassman is an American Voice actress who is most known for voicing many characters in many anime shows including Fantine in IGPX. She is very reliable, although she seems to take enjoyment in seeing Shun and Daisuke argue.

Enemies

Clair Leonelli (クレア・レオネリ Kurea Reoneri?) - Current leader, or "Vampire" of the Company Vita Crime Syndicate, age 19

Clair inherited his title of Vampire, head of the crime syndicate Company Vita, after his father died at the beginning of the series. is a voice actor ( Seiyū) who was born in Kashiwazaki Niigata. Johnny Yong Bosch (born January 6, 1976) is a American Actor, voice actor, martial artist, and Musician. He lives in his father's shadow and constantly flashes back to instances of both physical and emotional abuse. Being compared to his father is his biggest weakness, as well as the easiest way to anger him. Due to his father's abuse, he's also unpredictable and emotionally unstable. He struggles to retain the loyalty of the other crime leaders in the city, who fear his dangerous personality. He causes much trouble for Daisuke and J, though he is by no means the pair's only problem.

Giovanni Gallo - Clair's bodyguard

Giovanni is Clair's constant companion and his most consistent guard. ( August 23, 1977 -) is a male Seiyū from Okinawa Prefecture who is affiliated with 81 Produce. Walter Alexis Lang is an American producer, director, Voice actor, celebrity voice match specialist, Songwriter, Music producer He protects Clair against everything and, in episode 17, tells Clair that he is what really matters to all his personal guards.

Mauro - Advisor to the Leonelli family, age 63

An important adviser who has worked for the Leonelli family for generations. is a Seiyū. Notable voice roles Anime Animation Kikou Marco Polo no Boken as Varieties Avenger as Old Man Anthony Pope (March 22 1947 - February 11, 2004) was a voice actor Steven M Kramer (born December 24, 1950 in San Juan Capistrano CA) is an American voice actor for many Anime titles His loyalty towards the family is unwavering and he constantly worries about Clair.

Other

Shogun - Dry Goods store owner, age 72

The former boss of a crime syndicate, Shogun has grown old and now lives a simple life as a Dry Goods store owner. Thomas Halperin Wyner (Born June 16, 1947) is an American voice actor for anime series who usually gets tough guy or villain roles However, he still keeps tabs on the Underground, and often passes on his knowledge to Daisuke.

Boma (# ボマ?) - Mercenary

A mysterious and silent refugee who is searching for his missing sister Usagi, or Bunny. is a Voice actor who was born in Aichi. He is a member of 81 Produce. Richard Cansino (Born August 10, 1953 in Los Angeles, California) is a voice actor For punishment of a crime committed in his past, he was transformed into a "beast-human" hybrid - criminals who have committed a crime so grave as to warrant life in prison have beast heads grafted onto their bodies in order to make them regret their sin for the rest of their lives. Boma disguises his wolf-like features with a holographic device. He accepts one job for Clair Leonelli - to destroy J. However, he ends up refusing the job. He is a skilled swordsman and makes a deadly enemy (and later, a powerful ally) for Daisuke and J.

The Manga

Coinciding with the anime series in 2002, a manga version of Heat Guy J was released. It was eventually distributed in the U. S. by TOKYOPOP in 2005. For the music movie see Tokyo Pop. Tokyopop, stylized TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor licensor It was written and drawn by Chiaki Ogishima. While the main characters and general setup were similar to the anime, the manga has its own unique storyline and supporting characters. There is only one volume in the series, and it includes several pages of bonus material related to the show.

Theme songs

  1. "FACE" by Tryforce
  1. "心の隙間 [Kokoro no Sukima - Gap in the Heart]" by WYSE
  2. "Hikari [Light]" - by Saeko Chiba

Episode list

  1. Guy (City)
  2. War (Blaze)
  3. Bomb (Rumor)
  4. Chaos (Beast)
  5. Doll (Child)
  6. Money (Desire)
  7. Circulation (Revenge)
  8. Brother (Sound)
  9. Trust (Ties)
  10. Guns (Bullet)
  11. Mirage (Illusion)
  12. Visitor (Light)
  13. Encounter (Shooter)
  14. Arrow (Soul)
  15. Angel (Hostage) (unaired in Japan)
  16. Target (Bloom)
  17. Survival (Land)
  18. Independence (Fissure)
  19. Truth (Heart)
  20. Fake (Thought)
  21. Tears (Friend)
  22. Fortress (Island)
  23. Play (Father)
  24. Alteration (Mania)
  25. Revolution (Snow)
  26. Guys (Real Man)

External links

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