Series synopsis
Battle Programmer Shirase, also known as BPS バトルプログラマーシラセ is a Japanese animation comedy sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Television Shin Hiroshima System on October 4, 2003. It ended on January 3, 2004. It stars Kazuya Nakai, Misato Fukuen, Takaya Hashi and Yasuhiro Takato.
Battle Programmer Shirase, also known as BPS, is a free programmer with super hacking abilities who doesn't work for money. What he does work for is certainly something that only people like him would appreciate. But, his demeanor certainly doesn't suit the jobs he is hired for. With the evil King of America causing trouble via the internet, Shirase is nothing but busy as each new adventure brings even more interesting people into the picture.
Premise
Battle Programmer Shirase, also known as BPS, is a free programmer with super hacking abilities who doesn't work for money. What he does work for is certainly something that only people like him would appreciate. But, his demeanor certainly doesn't suit the jobs he is hired for. With the evil King of America causing trouble via the internet, Shirase is nothing but busy as each new adventure brings even more interesting people into the picture.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kazuya Nakai as Satoshi Shirase (BPS) (voice)
- Misato Fukuen as Misao Amano (voice)
- Takaya Hashi as Narrator (voice)
- Yasuhiro Takato as Rintarou Ose (America King) (voice)
- Ayumi Sena as Akizuki (child) (voice)
- Fumiko Orikasa as Yoriko Yunomi (voice)
- Yuko Nagashima as Sae Motoki (voice)
- Hajime Iijima as Keibin (Guard) (voice)
Supporting cast
- Atsuko Tanaka as Kotoe Amano (voice)
- Chihiro Suzuki as Jou Kawahara (voice)
- Hiroki Takahashi as Hideki (voice)
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 15 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 15 | October 4, 2003 | January 3, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BPS Arrives! E-Mode vs. Super Computer, Guest Appearance by the King of America! Part 1 BPS is recruited by an electronics company. The king of America hacks a shipping company. |
October 4, 2003 |
| 2 |
BPS Arrives! E-Mode vs. Super Computer, Guest Appearance by the King of America! Part 2 Misao Amano stops by to visit BPS. A computer virus planted by King of America does some serious damage. |
October 11, 2003 |
| 3 |
BPS Arrives! E-Mode vs. Super Computer, Guest Appearance by the King of America! Part 3 BPS and the King of America go head to head in a cell phone vs. super computer battle. |
October 18, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Television Shin Hiroshima System |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 4, 2003 |
| Last aired | January 3, 2004 |
| Runtime | 12 minutes |
| Status | Ended |