Superkid (1983)

After meeting Superman, young Mitsuo gains superpowers and joins a secret team of "Permans" dedicated to protecting Earth, all while concealing their identities.

CHARACTERS

Mitsuo Suwa

Lazy 11-year-old, first Pa-man, hates studying and cockroaches, secretly loves Michiko.

Portrayed by Miwa Katsue

Sumire Hoshino

Sumire Hoshino, aka Perman #3, is a famous child star secretly fighting evil as Pako.

Portrayed by Kuri Youko, Yokozawa Keiko, Matsui Naoko, Kanai Mika

Booby

Perman #2, an intelligent chimpanzee sidekick who communicates using objects and gestures.

Portrayed by Ootake Hiroshi

Birdman

A Superman-like cosmic guardian, renamed Birdman to avoid copyright issues, with a unique appearance.

Portrayed by Yasuhara Yoshito

Houzen Ouyama

Pragmatic Osaka monk Houzen often saves Perman, despite clashing with the team.

Portrayed by Kimotsuki Kaneta

Kabao

Kabao, a classmate and bully of Mitsuo, secretly admires Perman and is easily tricked.

Portrayed by Suzuki Kiyonobu

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