Jushin Liger (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Series · ★ 3.3
Released in 1989, Jushin Liger is an animation and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. Jushin Liger is an anime superhero TV series created by Go Nagai. Produced by Sunrise Inc. with cooperation of Dynamic Planning, the series was originally broadcast on Nagoya Broadcasting Network /TV Asahi from March 11, 1989 to January 27, 1990 with a total of 43 episodes. A manga series, written and drawn by Go Nagai, was also released alongside the anime, originally published by Kodansha in the magazine Comic Bom Bom from March 1989 to January 1990. This anime series inspired the real-life pro-wrestler, Jushin "Thunder" Liger. The opening theme "Ikari no Jushin", which was performed by Yumi Hiroki, is also wrestler Jushin "Thunder" Liger's theme song. The song "Kiseki no Jushin" was also used by Liger on occasion.
Who’s in it. Jushin Liger stars Mayumi Tanaka, Ritsuo Sawa, Miki Ito and Naoko Matsui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Jushin Liger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jushin Liger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jushin Liger tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jushin Liger (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jushin Liger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jushin Liger worth watching?
- Jushin Liger holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and action & adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jushin Liger?
- Jushin Liger stars Mayumi Tanaka, Ritsuo Sawa, Miki Ito, Naoko Matsui and Kozo Shioya.
- When was Jushin Liger released?
- Jushin Liger was released in 1989.