TAROMAN

TAROMAN

ART IS EXPLOSION.

2022•7m•6.3/10

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.3/10(3)

The protagonist TAROMAN engages in surreal and nonsensical interactions while battling strange creatures. The creatures confronting him are brought to life from the work of artist Taro Okamoto, such as "Sprinting Eye" and "Sulking Child". An action-packed tokusatsu tribute to one of Japan's most influential painters and sculptors!

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Production

NHK

Language

JA

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

July 19, 2022

Last Aired

September 15, 2023

Networks

NHK Educational TV

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Behold the Absurd

Air date: 2022-07-19

E2

You Should Sing Whatever Song You Want

Air date: 2022-07-20

E3

Become a Reborn Man

Air date: 2022-07-21

E4

If You Are Going to Do the Same Thing Over and Over Again, Just Die

Air date: 2022-07-22

E5

Play Seriously, Like Your Life is on the Line

Air date: 2022-07-23

E6

Beauty is Dependent on Perspective

Air date: 2022-07-26

E7

The More One is Loved, The More Pathetic They Become

Air date: 2022-07-27

E8

Loneliness is the Gear that Keeps Humans Clinging to Life

Air date: 2022-07-28

E9

Take Risks With Your Raw Self

Air date: 2022-07-29

E10

Art is an Explosion

Air date: 2022-07-30

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