Tiger and Bunny/Recap



This is the Re Cap page for the Anime series Tiger & Bunny, a tribute to American Superheroes.

Sometime in the future, superheroes have become corporate mascots. Wild Tiger, an old-fashioned hero, is forced by his sponsor to team up with Barnaby (whom Tiger nicknames 'Bunny'), a new hero with an attitude of indifference.

Note that the episode titles are English proverbs.

Ep. 1: All's Well That Ends Well
Bank robbers are chased across the city by all of the heroes, who are trying to win a popularity contest. Later on, Tiger finds out that he has been "bought" by a new company, is given a new costume and finds out who his new partner is.

Ep. 2: A Good Beginning Makes A Good Ending
The duo investigates why statues are coming to life in the city. And will Tiger make it to his daughter's ice skating show in time?

Notes: We find out who inspired Tiger to become a superhero.

Ep. 3: Many A True Word Is Spoken In Jest
The heroes must deal with a time bomb crisis, while also having to tolerate being followed around by a camera crew.

Notes: Tiger's inspiration to becoming a hero is an important and well-remembered enough figure to have a statue built in the lobby of a newly constructed building. Also, we have a flashback of Barnaby's past, shedding some light on his motivations for becoming a hero.

Ep. 4: Fear Is Often Greater Than The Danger
Blue Rose decides to quit being a hero, while the others deal with a fire at an oil rig.

Ep. 5: Go for Broke!
The heroes try to throw Barnaby a surprise birthday party, but run afoul of thieves, including one with superpowers.

Note: Tiger and Bunny get a Mid-Season Upgrade this episode... of sorts.

Ep. 6: Fire is a Good Servant But a Poor Master
Fire Emblem is suspect of murdering three criminals who were killed by superintense flames. While Tiger tries to help him prove his innocence, Barnaby continues to research what is the "Ouroboros."

Notes: The mysterious figure from the opening credits finally appears in the show itself.

Ep. 7: The Wolf Knows What The Ill Beast Thinks
Barnaby gets angry at Tiger for interfering with his personal quest. Then all of the heroes join forces for a raid on a criminal syndicate, when the vigilante hero Lunatic strikes again!

Ep. 8: There Is Always A Next Time
Tiger, Bunny and Origami Cyclone visit the Hero Academy as part of a publicity campaign to offset Lunatic's popularity. However, Ivan (Cyclone) runs into an old acquantaince with a grudge.

Note: More facts about Lunatic emerge.

Ep. 9: Spare The Rod And Spoil The Child
Dragon Kid, much to her chagrin, has to babysit a baby with NEXT powers. Then both of them get kidnapped by a trio of female villains and T&B must rescue them.

Note: Barnaby starts sharing his secrets with Kotetsu in this episode.

Ep. 10: The Calm Before The Storm
The heroes are given paid vacations but before they can enjoy them, the city is hit by a major terrorist attack.

Notes: Barnaby finally finds out who his parents' killer is, and Ouroboros reveals itself!

Ep. 11: The Die Is Cast
Ouroboros threatens to collapse the city unless one of their members is freed from jail. This leads to one of the heroes undertaking his most dangerous mission yet.

Note: Barnaby's past story with Jake is revealed to the public.

Ep. 12: Take Heed Of The Snake In The Grass
With the city still held hostage, the leader of Ouroboros challenges the heroes to fight him (one at a time) on live television.

Notes: Sky High, Rock Bison, and Wild Tiger are curb stomped by Jake, with Kotetsu receiving possibly lethal injuries and being rushed to the ICU.

Ep. 13: Confidence Is A Plant Of Slow Growth
While Barnaby takes up the fight with Jake, Kotetsu figures out a crucial piece of information about Jake's powers and rushes to the scene.

Notes: Conclusion of the four-episode battle with Ouroboros. Also, Kotetsu shows a new way to use his power.

Ep. 14: Love Is Blind
Bunny, Tiger and Blue Rose are forced by their sponsors to put out on a show together and she must teach them how to dance; in the process she realizes that she has a crush on Tiger. Meanwhile, the Second League - a group of novice heroes- tries to capture a stalker with NEXT powers and an obsession for Rose.

Notes: This episode takes place 10 months after the last one. Also something strange happens with Tiger's powers.

Ep. 15: The Sky Is The Limit
Sky High feels depressed after losing in popularity to Tiger and Bunny- until he meets a mysterious young woman, and begins to fall for her.

Notes: Barnaby learns something about his dead parents' scientific research, and Kotetsu discovers that he.

Also, the name of  is taken from the movie Metropolis.

Ep. 16: Truth Lies At The Bottom Of A Well
We learn Lunatic's origin, and his relationship with Mr. Legend. Also, Kotetsu's powers fail him while dealing with a Serial Killer.

Ep. 17: Blood Is Thicker Than Water
Worried about his future as a hero, Kotetsu visits his family, but his 10-year-old daughter is not too thrilled to see him.

Notes: Kotetsu uses his power to increase his hearing in this episode. Also, Kaede.

Ep. 18: Ignorance Is Bliss
Kriem awakens from a coma, reveals her personal backstory and claims that  before. This makes it hard for Kotetsu to announce that.

Notes: It's revealed this episode that.

Ep. 19: There's No Way Out
Barnaby and Kotetsu have a falling out over his quitting being a superhero. Barnaby then finally finds out who the real killer of his parents is.

Notes:  is revealed to be a NEXT this episode.

Ep. 20: Full of Courtesy, Full Of Craft
repeatedly attempts to get rid of the evidence of the truth about the killer of Barnaby's parents. At the very end he frames Kotetsu for the murder of, and changes Barnaby's memories (and those of every other hero and Hero TV staff member) so they don't recognize Kotetsu anymore.

Ep. 21: Heaven Helps Those Who Help Themselves
Kotetsu barely escapes being captured by the other heroes (and a mysterious ) thanks to help from. Also,.

Notes: Kotetsu this episode.

Ep. 22: Bad Luck Often Brings Good Luck
Just as the situation looks hopeless, save for Barnaby, who chases Kotetsu across town. confront the fake Wild Tiger; Sky High unmasks him. They are shocked to see the identity, but it is not revealed to the audience who it is.

Ep. 23: Misfortunes Never Come Singly
Kotetsu and Barnaby fight. When the former calls Barnaby "Lil Bunny,"  The two, Ben, and Saitou go to Justice Tower to defeat Maverick, where they learn that   Meanwhile, the captured heroes sans Kaede

Ep. 24: Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
The heroes (it was all ) and Kaede. However, Tiger.

Ep. 25 Eternal Immortality
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