A 5th grader becomes Japan's weirdest superhero with a helmet, cape, and a robot clone to cover his absences. What could go wrong?
Season 1 • Episode 526
LatestMitsuo encountered Superman, an alien who is a part of a federation that tries to maintain peace in the galaxy. He then received a helmet (that also serves as a mask) that gives superhuman strength, a cape that enables the wearer to fly, and a badge that allows him to breathe underwater and communicate with his fellow comrades whom he met soon after he utilized these gifts. Superman made it clear to all Permans that their identity must be kept a secret or their brain will be destroyed should it ever be revealed and they are given a special doppelganger robot that can replace them while they are away to achieve this feat, although it is not entirely foolproof nor is it free from potential problems. These equipments then allowed them to be young Permans who try to maintain peace and help the people who are in need.
Writing
Balancing school life with galaxy-saving stakes
Production
Toei's golden era Saturday morning energy
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Perman predates Dragon Ball as one of Fujiko F. Fujio's lesser-known works, yet its 'ordinary kid with secret powers' template directly influenced countless shonen protagonists.
The 526-episode count makes this one of Toei's longest single-season anime ever—longer than the original Dragon Ball series—yet it remains virtually unavailable officially outside Japan.
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