Hareluya II Boy

Hareluya II Boy, an anime series produced by TV Tokyo and animated by Nippon Animation, debuted in 1997. It is an adaptation of the manga series by Hiroyuki Nishimori, which ran in Weekly Shōnen Sunday. The story follows Hibino Hareluya, a high school student with immense physical strength and a mysterious background, as he navigates school life and confronts various delinquents. The narrative is rooted in the high-energy, slapstick-heavy delinquent manga genre common in the nineties, known as yankii manga, which prioritized over-the-top character designs and absurdist comedy.

The character design for the anime aimed to capture the kinetic, exaggerated style of Nishimori's original illustrations, emphasizing Hibino's distinct look and the chaotic energy of the school environment. The series serves as a characteristic example of mid-nineties shōnen anime, reflecting the era's preference for supernatural power-scaling within mundane settings. While it retains a dedicated niche following among fans of retro sports and action comedy, the anime is often noted for how it condenses the lengthy manga source material into a twenty-five episode run.