Crying Freeman (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 7.4
Released in 1988, Crying Freeman is an action & adventure, animation, drama and crime series.
What it’s about. Yo Hinomura was an ordinary Japanese potter when a run-in with a Chinese mafia changed his life forever. Now an assassin for the 108 Dragons, Yo is the perfect killing machine. As a sign for remorse over his victims, he sheds tears after eliminating his targets. Because of this, he is infamously known by the Dragons and every crime syndicate in the world as the "Crying Freeman."
Who’s in it. Crying Freeman stars Toshio Furukawa as Yo Hinomura / Lóng Tài-Yáng / Freeman (voice), Chiharu Kataishi as Emu Hino / Hǔ Qinglán (voice), Toshiko Fujita as Kitche (voice) and Banjo Ginga as Don Carleone (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Crying Freeman has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Retrocrush, Eternal Family, Cineverse and RetroCrush Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crying Freeman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crying Freeman 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 Crying Freeman (1988)?
- In US, Crying Freeman is available to stream on Retrocrush, Eternal Family and Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crying Freeman worth watching?
- Crying Freeman holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, animation, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Crying Freeman?
- Crying Freeman stars Toshio Furukawa, Chiharu Kataishi, Toshiko Fujita, Banjo Ginga and Ryo Horikawa.
- When was Crying Freeman released?
- Crying Freeman was released in 1988.