Bio Hunter

Bio Hunter (バイオ・ハンター, Baio Hantā) is a Japanese manga series authored by Fujihiko Hosono. It tells the story about two molecular biologists, Koshigaya and Komada who take on humans with strange viruses that make them less human and more demonic. It was serialized in the Scola manga magazine Comic Burger.[1]

バイオ・ハンター (Baio Hantā)
Bio Hunter
DVD cover of Bio Hunter
Genre	Mystery, Psychological Horror[1]
Manga
Written by	Fujihiko Hosono
Published by	Scola
Magazine	Comic Burger
Demographic	Seinen
Original run	1989 – 1990
Volumes	1
Original video animation
Directed by	Yūzō Satō
Produced by	Mataichirō Yamamoto Masao Maruyama Naoko Takahashi
Written by	Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Music by	Masamichi Amano
Studio	Madhouse
Licensed by	^AUS Madman Entertainment ^NA Urban Vision (Expired)[1] ^UK MVM Films
Released	December 8, 1995
Runtime	60 minutes

The manga was also adapted into an hour-long single-episode anime OVA, produced by Madhouse Studios and Toei Video, directed by Yuzo Sato and scripted by Yoshiaki Kawajiri.[2] It was distributed throughout the United States and Canada by Urban Vision. The English dub is distributed by MVM Films in the United Kingdom and Madman Entertainment in Australia and New Zealand.

Plot

Two scientists are attempting to distribute the cure for a demon virus that is affecting people all over Japan, however, things have become complicated. One of them has become infected. So begins his battle with himself, as he attempts to not only control his emerging demon side, but also to save the lives of others by wielding its great strength.

Characters

Komada: Voiced by: Toshihiko Seki (Japanese); Matt McKenzie (English)
Koshigaya: Voiced by: Kazuhiko Inoue (Japanese); Matt K. Miller (English)
Sayaka: Voiced by: Yuko Minaguchi (Japanese); Sherry Lynn (English)
Bokuda: Voiced by: Chikao Ōtsuka (Japanese); Mike Reynolds (English)
Tabe: Voiced by: Tarô Ishida (Japanese); Barry Stigler (English)
Mikawa: Voiced by: Ryūzaburō Ōtomo (Japanese); Jamie Hanes (English)
Mary: Voiced by: Rei Igarashi (Japanese); Barbara Goodson (English)
Boss: Voiced by: Yutaka Shimaka (Japanese); John Hostetter (English)
Police Officer: Voiced by: Daiki Nakamura (Japanese); TBA (English)

References

External links

Bio Hunter (OVA) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
Bio Hunter at IMDb

Works directed by Yūzō Satō
Bio Hunter (1995) Pita-Ten (2002) Gokusen (2004) Tōhai Densetsu Akagi (2005–2006) Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor (2007–2008) One Outs (2008–2009) Iron Man (2010) Kaiji: Against All Rules (2011) Hunter × Hunter: Phantom Rouge (2013) Magical Warfare (2014) Marvel Future Avengers (2017–2018)

Works of Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Directed and written	Neo Tokyo (segment "Running Man", 1987) Ninja Scroll (1993) The Cockpit (1993) Birdy the Mighty (1996-1997) Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000) X: An Omen (2001) X (2001-2002) The Animatrix (segment "Program", 2003)
Directed only	Lensman (1984) Wicked City (1987) Phoenix: Space (1987) Demon City Shinjuku (1988) Goku Midnight Eye (1989) Cyber City Oedo 808 (1990-1991) Highlander: The Search for Vengeance (2007)
Written only	A Wind Named Amnesia (1990) Bio Hunter (1995) Ninja Scroll: The Series (2003) The Animatrix (segment "World Record", 2003) Azumi 2: Death or Love (2005)

Madhouse

Films

1980s	The Fantastic Adventures of Unico (1981) Natsu e no Tobira (1981) Haguregumo (1982) Harmagedon (1983) Unico in the Island of Magic (1983) Barefoot Gen (1983) Lensman (1984) The Dagger of Kamui (1985) Barefoot Gen 2 (1986) Phoenix: Ho-ō (1986) Toki no Tabibito: Time Stranger (1986) Wicked City (1987) Neo Tokyo (1987) Twilight of the Cockroaches (1987) Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest is the Sea of Stars (1988)
1990s	A Wind Named Amnesia (1990) Urusei Yatsura: Always, My Darling (1991) Ninja Scroll (1993) Anne no Nikki (1995) Memories (segment Stink Bomb) (1995) Yawara! Special - Zutto Kimi no Koto ga (1996) X (1996) Perfect Blue (1997) Clover (1999) Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie (1999)
2000s	Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: The Sealed Card (2000) Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000) Metropolis (2001) Millennium Actress (2001) Di Gi Charat - A Trip to the Planet (2001) WXIII: Patlabor the Movie 3 (2002) Hajime no Ippo: Champion Road (2003) Nasu: Summer in Andalusia (2003) Tokyo Godfathers (2003) The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) Paprika (2006) Cinnamon the Movie (2007) Highlander: The Search for Vengeance (2007) Forest of Piano (2007) Hells (2008) Summer Wars (2009) Mai Mai Miracle (2009) Redline (2009) Yona Yona Penguin (2009)
2010s	Trigun: Badlands Rumble (2010) The Tibetan Dog (2011) The Princess and the Pilot (2011) Hunter × Hunter: Phantom Rouge (2013) Death Billiards (2013) Hunter × Hunter: The Last Mission (2013) No Game No Life: Zero (2017) Kimi no Koe o Todoketai (2017) Okko's Inn (2018)

Television
series

Pre–2000s	Nobody's Boy: Remi (1977–1978) Treasure Island (1978–1979) Galactic Patrol Lensman (1984–1985) Yawara! (1989–1992) DNA² (1994) Azuki-chan (1995–1998) Trigun (1998) Cardcaptor Sakura (1998–2000) Master Keaton (1998–2000) Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden (1998–1999) Super Doll Licca-chan (1998–1999) Pet Shop of Horrors (1999) Jubei-chan: The Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch (1999) Di Gi Charat (1999–2001) Reign: The Conqueror (1999) Magic User's Club (1999) Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden V (1999–2000)
2000–2005	Boogiepop Phantom (2000) Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran (2000) Hidamari no Ki (2000) Sakura Wars (2000) Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! (2000–2002) Beyblade (2001) Galaxy Angel (2001–2004) Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars (2001) Chance Pop Session (2001) Magical Meow Meow Taruto (2001) X (2001–2002) Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution (2002) Chobits (2002) Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi (2002) Pita-Ten (2002) Dragon Drive (2002–2003) Hanada Shōnen Shi (2002–2003) Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat (2002) Rizelmine (2002) Mirage of Blaze (2002) Ninja Scroll: The Series (2003) Texhnolyze (2003) Gungrave (2003–2004) Gunslinger Girl (2003–2004) Uninhabited Planet Survive! (2003–2004) Di Gi Charat Nyo! (2003–2004) Gokusen (2004) Jubei-chan: The Counter Attack of Siberia Yagyu (2004) Paranoia Agent (2004) Tenjho Tenge (2004) Monster (2004–2005) BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad (2004–2005) Sweet Valerian (2004) Strawberry 100% (2005) Akagi (2005–2006) Paradise Kiss (2005) Oku-sama wa Joshi Kōsei (2005)
2006–2010	Kiba (2006–2007) Strawberry Panic! (2006) NANA (2006–2007) The Story of Saiunkoku (2006–2008) Black Lagoon (2006) Yume Tsukai (2006) Otogi-Jūshi Akazukin (2006–2007) Kemonozume (2006) A Spirit of the Sun (2006) Death Note (2006–2007) Tokyo Tribe 2 (2006–2007) Claymore (2007) Oh! Edo Rocket (2007) Princess Resurrection (2007) Dennō Coil (2007) Devil May Cry (2007) Shigurui (2007) Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor (2007–2008) Neuro: Supernatural Detective (2007–2008) Mokke (2007–2008) MapleStory (2007–2008) AniKuri15* (2007–2008, animated sequence) Chi's Sweet Home (2008–2009) Allison & Lillia (2008) Kamen no Maid Guy (2008) Top Secret ~The Revelation~ (2008) Kaiba (2008) Ultraviolet: Code 044 (2008) Casshern Sins (2008–2009) Kurozuka (2008) Mōryō no Hako (2008) One Outs (2008–2009) Stitch! (2008–2010) Chaos;Head (2008) Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger (2009) Rideback (2009) Sōten Kōro (2009) Needless (2009) Kobato (2009–2010) Aoi Bungaku (2009)
2010s	Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin (2010) The Tatami Galaxy (2010) Highschool of the Dead (2010) Marvel Anime (2010–2011) Kaiji: Against All Rules (2011) Hunter × Hunter (2011–2014) Chihayafuru (2011–present) The Ambition of Oda Nobuna (2012) Btooom! (2012) Photo Kano (2013) Sunday Without God (2013) Hajime no Ippo: Rising (2013–2014) Ace of Diamond (2013–2016) Magical Warfare (2014) The Irregular at Magic High School (2014) No Game No Life (2014) Hanayamata (2014) Parasyte -the maxim- (2014–2015) Death Parade (2015) My Love Story!! (2015) Overlord (2015–2018) One-Punch Man (2015) Prince of Stride: Alternative (2016) Alderamin on the Sky (2016) All Out!! (2016–2017) ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. (2017) Marvel Future Avengers (2017–2018) A Place Further than the Universe (2018) Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card (2018) Okko's Inn (2018) Mr. Tonegawa: Middle Management Blues (2018) Boogiepop and Others (2019) Ace of Diamond Act II (2019–2020) Afterlost (2019) No Guns Life (2019–2020)
2020s	The Vampire Dies in No Time (2021)

OVAs

1980s	Wounded Man (1986–1988) Phoenix: Yamato / Space (1987) Bride of Deimos (1988) Demon City Shinjuku (1988) Goku Midnight Eye (1989) Urusei Yatsura (1989–1991, #8–11)
1990s	Cyber City Oedo 808 (1990–1991) Record of Lodoss War (1990–1991) Devil Hunter Yohko (1990–1995) Doomed Megalopolis (1991–1992) Yawara! Soreyuke Koshinuke Kizzu (1992) Tokyo Babylon (1992–1994) Zetsuai 1989 (1992, 1994) Battle Angel (1993) Mermaid's Scar (1993) The Cockpit (1993, Slipstream segment) Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals (1994) Phantom Quest Corp. (1994–1995) Clamp in Wonderland (1994, 2007) Spirit Warrior (1994) DNA² (1995) Bio Hunter (1995) Birdy the Mighty (1996–1997) Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge (1997–1998) Twilight of the Dark Master (1997)
2000s	Space Pirate Captain Herlock: The Endless Odyssey (2002–2003) Trava: Fist Planet (2003) The Animatrix (2003, animated sequence) Hajime no Ippo: Mashiba vs. Kimura (2003) Lament of the Lamb (2003–2004) Aquarian Age: The Movie (2003) Di Gi Charat Theater - Leave it to Piyoko! (2003) Tsuki no Waltz (2004) Otogi-Jūshi Akazukin (2005) Last Order: Final Fantasy VII (2005) Strawberry 100% (2005) Saint Beast (2005–2006) Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase (2007) Batman: Gotham Knight (2008, animated sequence) Hellsing Ultimate V-VII (2008–2009)
2010s	Supernatural: The Anime Series (2011) Drifters of the Dead (2011) Arata-naru Sekai (2012) Iron Man: Rise of Technovore (2013) Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher (2014)
2020s	ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. - Regards (2020)

Video
games

Earnest Evans (1991)
Wild Arms (1996)
Solatorobo: Red the Hunter (2010)
Persona 2: Eternal Punishment PSP OP (2012)
Persona 4 Golden OP (2012)
Persona 4 Arena OP (2012)
Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl (2013)
Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight (2014)

Category

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