Choujin Barom-1 (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Series · ★ 9.7

Choujin Barom-1 poster

Released in 1972, Choujin Barom-1 is an action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy, comedy and drama series.

What it’s about. Chojin Barom One (超人バロム・1 Baromu Wan), or Superhuman Barom 1 is a live-action adaptation of a Japanese manga series written by Takao Saito, produced two years after the comic was originally released. It stars Hiroyuki Takano as Gentaro Shiratori and Hiroki Izuka as Takeshi Kido, the two protagonists.

Who’s in it. Choujin Barom-1 stars Hiroyuki Takano as Gentaro Shiratori, Hiroki Izuka as Takeshi Kido, Kazumi Kitahara as Noriko Kido and Shozo Iizuka as Majin Doruge (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.7/10, Choujin Barom-1 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Choujin Barom-1 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Choujin Barom-1 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 Choujin Barom-1 (1972)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Choujin Barom-1 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Choujin Barom-1 worth watching?
Choujin Barom-1 holds an audience score of 9.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy, comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Choujin Barom-1?
Choujin Barom-1 stars Hiroyuki Takano, Hiroki Izuka, Kazumi Kitahara, Shozo Iizuka and Keisuke Sagawa.
When was Choujin Barom-1 released?
Choujin Barom-1 was released in 1972.