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
DETAILS FOR THE CURIOUS
Studio
Shin-Ei Animation
Season
Spring 1983
Start Date
1983-04-04
End Date
1985-07-02
Episodes
526
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