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TV-Y7
2005
1 Season
7.0 (180)

Viewtiful Joe is an anime television series that aired on TV Tokyo from October 2004 to September 2005. The show is based on the video game of the same name by Capcom and was produced by studio Group TAC. The show stars Mayumi Asano as Joe, Makoto Tsumura as Silvia, Natsuko Kuwatani as Captain Blue Jr., Tomokazu Seki as Alastor, Shinichiro Miki as Fire Leo, Mitsuru Ogata as Black Emperor, and Akimitsu Takase as Jet Black.

The plot of Viewtiful Joe is centered around Joe, an average guy who loves watching superhero movies with his girlfriend, Silvia. One day, while they are watching a movie, Silvia is kidnapped into the movie world by the evil Jadow. Joe is given a special watch by Captain Blue Jr., the hero from the movie, enabling him to enter the movie world and become a superhero himself. With the help of his new powers and Silvia, Joe sets out to save the movie world from Jadow and their leader, the Black Emperor.

The show features a unique visual style that pays homage to older anime shows and classic superhero movies. The characters are drawn in a 2D cel-shaded style with bright colors and exaggerated features. During action scenes, the animation switches to a 3D cel-shaded style that emulates the look of a video game. This style gives the show a distinct look that sets it apart from other anime shows.

The characters in Viewtiful Joe are all well-developed and have their own distinct personalities. Joe is your typical hero, always eager to save the day and protect his friends. Silvia is a tough and independent woman who can hold her own in a fight. Captain Blue Jr. is a somewhat washed-up hero who still has a few tricks up his sleeve, and Alastor is a sarcastic and cynical mentor figure. The villains are also well-developed and have their own motivations, with the Black Emperor being a particularly menacing and imposing figure.

One of the unique aspects of Viewtiful Joe is its focus on the power of movies and storytelling. Throughout the show, the characters frequently reference classic movies and use their knowledge of filmmaking to defeat their enemies. This aspect of the show adds a level of depth and complexity to the story and gives it a distinctive feel.

Overall, Viewtiful Joe is a fun and entertaining anime that is sure to please fans of both classic superhero movies and anime shows. The unique visual style and focus on the power of storytelling make it stand out from other shows in the genre. The well-developed characters and engaging plot make it a must-watch for any anime fan.

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Seasons

26. It All Comes Down to a Dude Named Joe

May 20, 2006

Joe confronts King Blue, a distraught Captain Blue, and tries to get him back on the side of good. After a classic battle of good and evil, Blue discovers Joe's support from his friends made him strong enough to beat him. Meanwhile, Silvia realizes Captain Blue is her very own dad! After Blue reveals his collapse into depression and immersion into Movieland, Joe and Sylvia forgive him. However, Sylvia wants her dad to give her a Henshin so she can be Joe's sidekick, and becomes Go-Go Sylvia! Meanwhile, a mysterious U.F.O. descends from outer space...

25. In the Belly of the Jadow Beast

May 13, 2006

Joe takes on Fire Leo, but when Almighty Leader kidnaps Silvia, Joe receives help from an unlikely person!

24. Hero Takes a Fall

May 6, 2006

Hulk Davidson, Gran Bruce and Charles III begin destroying a small town.

23. Crush Hour

April 29, 2006

When Silvia is trapped on a clock tower, Joe and Junior bust their way through a barrage of Biankies to save her.

22. Cleanliness is Next to Escape-liness

April 22, 2006

Silvia stumbles onto a possible escape route from her captivity.

21. Bianco Billy Rides Again

March 25, 2006

Junior finds himself separated from Joe for the very first time.

20. Express Train to Yesterday

March 4, 2006

Joe is mysteriously brought on a train along with Hulk Davidson, Charles III and Gran Bruce.

19. V Is For… Veggie-Burger?!

February 25, 2006

Joe and Junior are walking down a street leading to an upcoming busy city.

18. V-Watch Out!

February 18, 2006

Joe and Junior come across a cheeseburger vending machine robot.

17. Captain Blue vs. The Squid of Inescapable Doom

February 11, 2006

In order to cheer up a sick child, Joe and Alastor perform a series of mock-battles in costume, but Jadow's continued interference makes the performance difficult for them.

16. Fairy's Tale

February 4, 2006

A mysterious girl named Alisa is protecting a mystic flower.

15. To Have and Hold Captive

January 28, 2006

Joe and Junior come to a mysterious town completely controlled by Jadow.

14. Jadow's Greatest Hits Collection

January 21, 2006

Jadow's leader wants to review all Jadow members’ status.

13. The Fugitive from Beyond the Screen

January 14, 2006

Joe and Junior become lost while traveling through a path.

12. Dude, Where's My V-Watch?

January 7, 2006

Joe has finally found Silvia, but she seems more interested in Joe's V-Watch than him. Sadly, "Silvia" is a shapeshifting Jadow agent sent to strip Joe of his V-Watch.

11. When Pigments Fly

December 17, 2005

Joe and Junior find a deserted town... what's strange is that the entire town is colorless!

10. No Kidding

December 10, 2005

Charles III, Hulk Davidson, and Gran Bruce create a seemingly-invincible robot, Gran Davidson III, to destroy Joe.

9. Roamin' Holiday

December 3, 2005

Joe and Blue Junior encounter another town.

8. Fire on the Mountain

November 26, 2005

On a mountainous area of Movieland, Joe and Junior encounter Jadow's Fire Leo, a lion with ability to harness fire. Curious of Silvia's attraction to her boyfriend, Alastor meets Joe during his battle with Leo. The demon gets the impression that Joe is an unconventional hero, offers Leo no help and leaves. Viewtiful Joe and Captain Blue Junior deftly outsmart Fire Leo in combat, and with his fire powers extinguished, the villain promptly retreats.

7. Attack of the Slugoon Platoon

November 19, 2005

Joe and Junior scout out yet another town in search of Jadow. They are shown a sensational new product aimed at kids called a Slugoon, a slug-like creature worn on the head which allows the wearer to do almost anything when its given a verbal command. The town's children, as well as Junior, are eventually made victims of mind control while wearing the Slugoons, and quickly become violent against Joe and their parents. Joe cleverly convinces the villain controlling them to make the children stand up straight, causing the Sluggoons to fall off, and defeats him, saving the town.

6. Junior Sucks it Up

November 12, 2005

Jadow formulates a plan to attack Viewtiful Joe from the skies, with Charles III taking charge of the mission. Joe and Junior make their way to another city, where Junior befriends a farmer named Syrus Brown. Later in the night, Charles III launches his assault on the heroes as planned. In desperation, Joe calls upon Machine Six, the robotic flying machine once owned by Captain Blue. Machine Six finds its way from Syrus' barn to its new master and helps the duo with the battle.

5. Howdy, Partner!

November 5, 2005

Joe makes his way to the wild west-like Blue Town, the hometown of the hero Captain Blue. There he witnesses a confrontation between a menacing biker gang and a young, aspiring hero named Captain Blue Junior, who claims to be the successor to Captain Blue. He and the townsfolk run the gang out of town. Joe introduces himself to Junior, who explains that he is waiting for his mentor's return so he can obtain a V-Watch and become a true hero. Fearing the boy's reaction, Joe keeps his own superhero identity and Captain Blue's fate to himself. The motorcycle gang returns with Bianco Billy, a Jadow gunfighter who swiftly overtakes the town and reveals Captain Blue's defeat to a distraught Junior. In regular fashion Viewtiful Joe arrives and trumps the town's invaders. As Joe says farewell to the town, Junior, after much thought, decides to join him on his adventure.

4. Tutus To You, Too

A starving Joe makes his way to a city and tries unsuccessfully to find an open hamburger stand. Far away, Silvia, certain that Joe will rescue her, begins adjusting to life as Jadow's prisoner, using her charm to have a couple of Biankies cook delicious meals for her. The organization's Coordinator Sprocket slowly begins to break Silvia's spirit by showing her edited film reels of Joe's previous battles to make it appear her boyfriend is incapable of defeating Jadow's lackies. Sprocket then sends a group of Bianky-Primas to fight Viewtiful Joe in the city, which he easily dispatches. Sprocket has her guards create another edited film of Joe's battle, but is shocked to find Silvia watching an unedited copy of Joe's heroic victory, reaffirming the captive girl's hope for rescue.

3. Dude, Did You Just Say "Viewtiful"?

December 16, 2005

While contemplating a new name for himself, Joe is suddenly transported to a new part of Movieland, a place resembling a small desert island. Meanwhile, Charles III drops Silvia off in a new prison in a secluded portion of Movieland. The members of Jadow meet at their lair shortly thereafter, and it is decided that the shark Gran Bruce should be the next one to confront their new adversary Joe. Gran Bruce confronts and battles the superhero on the island, but despite an advantage over Joe due to the environment, the shark is defeated by pure luck. Right as the battle ends, the electrical demon Alastor appears. Joe quickly matches him in combat, causing Alastor to call the fighting skills of his new rival "viewtiful", which Joe then adopts into his new name "Viewtiful Joe". As Alastor departs, he mentions to Joe that Silvia's capture is necessary for Jadow's plans of world domination.

2. What's-His-Name to the Rescue!

December 16, 2005

Leading off from last episode, Joe is chasing Hulk Davidson to a strange castle where everything is reversed. Joe is eye to eye with Silvia, but a strange villain is guarding her. Can Joe defeat Hulk Davidson and save her girlfriend?

1. Just a Dude Named Joe

December 16, 2005

Joe and Silvia are going to the theaters, and Joe tricks Silvia into seeing Captain Blue: The Movie with him. Silvia accepts because the screening is empty, however, Silvia gets grabbed into the movie and Joe follows.

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