TV series
Betterman
1999, Japanese, on TV Tokyo. Created by Yoshitomo Yonetani.
A deadly virus known as "Algernon" has attacked humanity. At the forefront of the battle is the mysterious Akamatsu Industries, this undercover organization uses enhanced weapons known as NeuroNoids to battle Algernon. Also helping with their secret efforts is the mysterious mutant who is known as "Betterman."
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1999
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Latest episode
S1 E26: Nothingness
Aired 1 October 1999
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Yoshitomo YonetaniCreator
- Kappei YamaguchiKeita Aono (voice) · 26 ep
- Takehito KoyasuBetterman Lamia (voice) · 26 ep
- ChafurinAkamatsu (voice) · 26 ep
- Junko IwaoSakura (voice) · 26 ep
- Shin-ichiro MikiShou Yanagi (voice) · 26 ep
- Houko KuwashimaChandy (voice) · 26 ep
- Tomoko KawakamiSeeme (voice) · 26 ep
- Yuko MinaguchiKaede (voice) · 26 ep
- Hiroaki IshikawaTsuguo "Usshi" Ushiyama (voice) · 26 ep
- Hiroki TakahashiCactus Prickle (voice) · 26 ep
- Katsumi SuzukiChika-chan (voice) · 26 ep
- Kazuhiro NakataPakila (voice) · 26 ep
Details
- First aired
- 2 April 1999
- Last aired
- 1 October 1999
- Network
- TV Tokyo
- Original title
- ベターマン
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
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Betterman: quick answers
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How many seasons of Betterman are there?
Betterman has 1 season and 26 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Betterman finished?
Yes. Betterman ended in 1999, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Betterman on?
Betterman isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Betterman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Betterman yet.
What shows are like Betterman?
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Who created Betterman?
Betterman was created by Yoshitomo Yonetani and stars Kappei Yamaguchi, Takehito Koyasu, Chafurin.