Campus Special Investigator Hikaruon
Campus Special Investigator Hikaruon (学園特捜ヒカルオン, Gakuen Tokusō Hikaruon) is a Japanese original video animation produced by AIC. Directed by Kazuhiro Ochi, the OVA was released in 1987. The OVA is a one-shot tribute to the Metal Hero genre of live-action superhero shows that were prevalent in the 80's and 90's, specifically to the Space Sheriff trilogy of Gavan, Sharivan and Shaider. The one-shot deals with dark subject matters such as bullying and teen suicide.
| Campus Special Investigator Hikaruon | |
| 学園特捜ヒカルオン (Gakuen Tokusou Hikaruon) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Original video animation | |
| Gakuen Tokusou Hikaruon | |
| Directed by | Kazuhiro Ochi |
| Studio | AIC, Studio Pierrot (assistance) |
| Released | January 28, 1987 |
| Runtime | 29 minutes |
Plot
Hikaru Shihoudo is Hikaruon, a metal-clad super hero fighting the forces of the evil organization known as Uraer. Disguised as a transfer student, he must investigate a series of strange suicides in town.
Characters
- Azumi Hazuki (葉月 あづみ, Hazuki Azumi): Mika Doi
- Hikaru Shihodo (四方堂 光, Shihōdō Hikaru): Toshihiko Seki
- Shiro Amakusa (天草 志郎, Amakusa Shirō): Kazuyuki Sogabe
- Yayoi Shiina (椎名 弥生, Shiina Yayoi): Miina Tominaga
- Demonic Beast (妖魔獣, Yōmajū): Shōzō Iizuka
- Kyosuke Gomi (五味狂介, Gomi Kyōsuke): Tesshō Genda
Music
Composer: Michiaki Watanabe
The theme of the OVA is "Rekkuu! Gakuen Tokusou Hikaruon ~Theme Of Hikaruon~" by Kumi Kaneko and Akira Kushida.