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| ベターマン | |
| ベターマン (Betterman) |
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| Genre | Science Fiction |
| TV anime Betterman | |
| Directed by | Yoshitomo Kometani |
| Studio | Sunrise |
| Network | Bandai |
| Original run | 1 April 1999 – 30 September 1999 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
Betterman is an anime series that revolves around a mysterious threat known only as "Algermon" which is said to be a virus or a mutation of the nervous system within humans, making them more violent that leads to committing mass-murders.
The protagonist of the series, Betterman, is a life form that has great capability of adaption via seeds. In his humanoid form, he is know as "Betterman Lamia" and his latter name changes as he consumes different seeds. There are multiple Bettermen.
"Betterman Nebula" is straightforward fighter with aerial capabilities. In this form Betterman can analyze his opponents composure and retaliate with "Psychovoice", a sound that uses the same wavelength of his opponent's body, destroying it.
"Betterman Aqua" is an underwater form that can achieve speed of 300 knots. In this form he can inhale and analyze his opponents bodily liquids and and retaliate similar "Psycholiquid" to destroy opponents DNA structure.
"Betterman Forte" is is the strongest type of body Betterman can use. In this form Betterman increases in height. Forte's form of defeating opponent is that he can see 'the breaking point' and use his "Sliding Saber" on his head to strike there, turning his opponent to ash. It is also notable that Forte-type Betterman can be used only by "a leader."