Name: Dogengers
Genre: Comedy, Family, Drama, Action & Adventure, Kids
Released: 2020-04-12
Rating: 8.4
Cast: Yuji Kishi, Kaoru Masaki, Yuki Taki, Kunitaka Kinhiro, Shinji Iwamura

Fukuoka's weirdest heroes lose their city while on a reality show. Peak Japan.

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Chaotic goodLow-budget legendSentai satire

Latest Episode

19 min

Season 6 • Episode 12

Latest

Episode 12

Sep 28, 2025

Overview

Comedy Family Drama Action & Adventure Kids+1

When the heroes of Fukuoka return after shooting "HEROHOUSE" in Nokonoshima, the find out that Fukuoka has been occupied by an evil secret society that has acquired a mysterious power. Ohgaman, the only one that didn't participate in the "HEROHOUSE" shooting, was injured by a young man named Tanaka Jiro and gives Jiro the mission of restoring peace in Fukuoka.

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superhero tokusatsu super power parody superhero teamup team up fukuoka local hero

Local identity vs corporate homogenizationFound family of misfitsThe absurdity of heroism

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Charming homemade suits that cost maybe ¥5000 each

Writing

Meta-commentary on tokusatsu tropes with genuine heart

Acting

Voice cast commits to absolute nonsense with straight faces

Best for:Friends·Binge·Background

First AiredApr 12, 2020

StatusOngoing

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Pacefast

Intensitymedium

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Seasons6·Episodes72

Top Cast

Yuji Kishi

Ohgaman (voice)

Kaoru Masaki

Jiro Tanaka / Rookie (voice)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Japan has over 300 'local heroes' (ご当地ヒーロー) created by municipalities for tourism—Dogengers parodies this phenomenon while genuinely participating in it.

Trivia

The show films extensively on location in Fukuoka, and local businesses reportedly saw actual tourism bumps when featured. Art imitates commerce imitates art.