Genji Tsuushin Agedama

Genji Tsuushin Agedama follows Genji Agedama, an ordinary elementary school boy dealing with typical kid problems, who secretly trains to become a superhero called Agedaman. He balances homework, friendships, and childhood worries while learning to use odd gadgets and combat techniques. Accompanying him is Wapuro, a floating computer that helps with transformations and strategy. Together they face a shadowy criminal group that can turn people into bizarre monsters, so episodes flip between lighthearted school scenes and episodic monster battles. The tone stays mostly upbeat, with episodic conflicts that reset each time so the focus stays on Genji growing into his role rather than sweeping mysteries.

First aired in Japan in 1991, this animated TV series features a Japanese voice cast including Nozomu Sasaki as Genji Agedama, Kotono Mitsuishi in dual roles, Sakiko Tamagawa, and Kumiko Watanabe. It was produced for television and targeted younger viewers.

The show did not earn major industry awards or notable nominations, and it didn’t make a splash on the awards circuit. Coverage at the time was modest, and it largely remained out of the spotlight when it came to formal recognition.

While it never reached mainstream popularity, it holds a small nostalgic appeal among 1990s anime fans who collect or discuss lesser-known series. Wapuro, the floating computer sidekick, and the mix of school life with monster-of-the-week antics are often pointed out in retro anime conversations.

Critical and fan reception has been limited and mixed, reflected in a low average score on some user-driven sites, 3.33 out of 10 from a few votes. The series focuses on themes like growing up, responsibility, secret identities, and how simple tech can feel magical to a child. It’s light on serialization and leans into accessible, episodic storytelling.