HEROMAN

HEROMAN is a Japanese-American manga and anime series created by Marvel's Stan Lee and the animation studio Bones. The story is set in Center City on the West Coast, and follows Joey Jones, an orphaned boy, and a toy robot he repairs called 'Heybo'. One day, Heybo is struck by lightning and transforms into a giant robot called 'Heroman'. Simultaneously, an alien race called the Skrugg invades Earth seeking resources. Using an arm-mounted controller, Joey commands Heroman, fighting against the invaders to protect Earth and his friends. The series blends mecha, science fiction, and superhero elements, showcasing the deep bond between Joey and Heroman as they embark on an adventure to confront evil forces. The manga began serialization in 'Monthly Shōnen Gangan' in 2009, and the anime premiered on TV Tokyo in 2010.