Classic Anime 'Eightman' Streams Free on YouTube for 60th Anniversary

The anime 'Eightman' marks its 60th anniversary with all 56 episodes available for free on YouTube. Starting December 24, 2025, fans can watch the entire series on the Eiken Official Channel until January 7, 2026.

'Eightman' originally aired as TBS's first serialized TV anime, based on a manga by Kazumasa Hirai and Jiro Kuwata. The series follows Hachiro Azuma, a young detective whose consciousness is transferred into a super-robot body after a fatal incident. As Eightman, he fights crime with his new abilities.

The anime features contributions from notable writers such as Ryo Hanmura and Toyohiro Akiyama, blending science fiction with suspense. The character design by Jiro Kuwata and direction by Haruyuki Kawashima contribute to its distinctive style.

Viewers can start with the first episode here. The series is presented as originally broadcast, preserving its historical context and production intent.

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