The Three-eyed One
Season 1
The Three-Eyed One is a romance SF manga by Osamu Tezuka. It was originally serialized in Weekly Shōnen Magazine from 7 July 1974 through 19 March 1978 and was later published into thirteen tankōbon by Kodansha. This story is about Hosuke Sharaku, the heir to the long lost super civilization of the "Three Eyed Ones", and his best friend, Chiyoko Wato, with whom he solves various problems, often of his own doing.
In 1977, The Three-Eyed One tied with another Tezuka manga, Black Jack, for the Kodansha Manga Award. The manga has since spawned a TV special by Shueisha and later an anime whose 48 episodes ran from 18 October 1990 through 26 September 1991. The main character appears in three video games: Mittsume ga Tooru by Natsume on the MSX in 1989, Mittsume ga Tooru/The Three-Eyed One by Tomy on the NES in 1992, Astro Boy: Omega Factor by Sega on the Game Boy Advance and Astro Boy by Sega on the PlayStation 2.
In 1977, The Three-Eyed One tied with another Tezuka manga, Black Jack, for the Kodansha Manga Award. The manga has since spawned a TV special by Shueisha and later an anime whose 48 episodes ran from 18 October 1990 through 26 September 1991. The main character appears in three video games: Mittsume ga Tooru by Natsume on the MSX in 1989, Mittsume ga Tooru/The Three-Eyed One by Tomy on the NES in 1992, Astro Boy: Omega Factor by Sega on the Game Boy Advance and Astro Boy by Sega on the PlayStation 2.
Where to Watch Season 1
48 Episodes
- Debut of the Three-eyed Boy: I am Sharaku
E1Debut of the Three-eyed Boy: I am SharakuWhile his big bandage is on his forehead, Sharaku Hosuke is a coward and is always being bullied by everyone in the class. But he has changed ever since he saw an image of God with a cross on its forehead at the museum. A secret seems to be hidden under that big bandage. - Ramen War! An Angry Blow
E2Ramen War! An Angry BlowSharaku, who works part-time at a ramen shop, is instigated by Kido and a gang who regard him with enmity. Wato, who finds Sharaku mysteriously charming, helps him get out of the situation, but the gang takes the bandage from Sharaku's forehead. With his third eye uncovered, his superhuman power is fully revealed. - The Cute Little Baby is an Invader
E3The Cute Little Baby is an InvaderWato and Sharaku go to the hospital to see a baby born to their friend's family. At the hospital, babies are fully taken care of by computers. In the presence of Sharaku and Wato, a computer with a will of its own starts to take over babies' minds. - Looking for the Missing UFO
E4Looking for the Missing UFOSharaku, working part-time at a ramen shop, happens to see his classmates getting excited about the discovery of a small UFO. Sharaku takes the tiny UFO home with him. He seems to have been able to identify the small UFO at first sight. From the next day on, unusual phenomena are observed in volcanoes and power plants. - Sharaku Haunted
E7Sharaku HauntedDr. Kenmochi, who is taking care of Sharaku, finds a necklace in ancient ruins. Ever since Sharaku took it away without the doctor's permission, he has totally changed. The necklace was made by an ancient three-eyed family, and Sharaku apparently is awakened to the secrets of his ancient s bloodlines. - The Secret of the Three-Rock Mountain
E9The Secret of the Three-Rock MountainSharaku, who is just like a little kid while the bandage is on his forehead, gives a bouquet to pretty Wato. Wato is delighted, as she is somewhat in love with Sharaku. But when Wato and Sharaku are forced to join the Judo Club as a punishment; it is revealed that Sharaku has stolen the flowers from the flowerbed that the Judo Club keeps. An unimaginable discovery awaits them at the three-rock mountain when they go there for training camp. - Protect my Treasure!
E11Protect my Treasure!Dr. Kenmochi is planning to remove Sharaku's third eye to deprive him of his super powers, thinking that he would be better off without it. But sensing danger, Sharaku starts to dig a hole in the ground to hide his treasure. Under the ground, there is a cavity housing ancient ruins. - Psychic Power vs. Super Magic
E15Psychic Power vs. Super MagicSharaku goes to Garanputta's super magic show with Wato. Garanputta performs magnificent magic capitalizing on his "mysterious three-eye" power. What if those eyes are real ..... Sharaku tries to meet him to confirm whether or not he is three-eyed. - The Legendary Monster is Discovered!
E16The Legendary Monster is Discovered!Sharaku goes on a hot-spring trip with Wato and other friends. Although they expect it to be a countrified place, they find it very crowded with people. They hear that a dinosaur has been spotted in a nearby swamp. Sharaku and the others start out to capture the dinosaur. - School Entrance Examinations and Peace?
E17School Entrance Examinations and Peace?Sharaku is like a little kid while he has his bandage on. That's why he does so poorly at school. Teachers start to threaten him that if he gets a "zero" on the upcoming test, he will be transferred to a different school. - The Mysterious Bird called Moa
E18The Mysterious Bird called MoaSharaku goes to the sea with Wato, and they come upon a mysterious bird. It is a great big bird that makes a sound like a jet plane when it flies. They examine the egg they receive from the bird, and discover that it is an egg of the legendary bird Moa, a species that should have been extinct for more than 100 years. - Open your Mind, Ancient Devil
E20Open your Mind, Ancient DevilThe awakened Devil Garon is a robot that the ancient three-eyed family had invented. It cannot stop destroying unless the consciousness of Garon (a bullet ball) is set into its chest. Sharaku and his friends start to look for his consciousness after coming to know that the whole world will be set on fire if they leave him alone. - Challenge of the Mysterious Thief Ozuma
E22Challenge of the Mysterious Thief OzumaA mysterious thief named Ozuma, who is always after swords and armor of medieval times, appears in Japan. The museums are on strict guard in anticipation of his appearance. Then, a battle starts between Sharaku and Ozuma, who can produce illusions. - Bumpuku Reappears
E34Bumpuku ReappearsA series of burglaries happens, and as a result of police inspector Unmei's investigation, the criminal is proven to be Bumpuku based on fingerprints left at the site. But Bumpuku is still serving a prison term. Sharaku and Wato set out to capture the criminal who is serving time. - Assassination Plan Against Moa
E46Assassination Plan Against MoaThe ultimate technology of the three-eyed family is hidden in the pyramid remains on the Yucatan. The evil organization has been after Moa because the bird holds the keys to opening the door of the remains. It is then revealed that only some blood of Moa can serve as the key. Once again, Moa faces danger. - Super Bolbocc is Revived!
E47Super Bolbocc is Revived!The evil organization has finally obtained the legacy of the three-eyed family, a cell strengthening virus, and sent the mightiest weapon--Super Bolbocc--to Tokyo Bay. In the meantime, Sharaku is in Mexico still with a bandage on. If things don't change, Tokyo will be ruined. - Goodbye, Sharaku Hosuke - Pledge for Tomorrow
E48Goodbye, Sharaku Hosuke - Pledge for TomorrowIt is the three-eyed girl Moegi who has been manipulating Super Bolbocc. Her true objective is to ruin the human race in order to protect all nature of the earth. Sharaku and Wato take up the challenge of a last battle with the firm belief in the future and values of human beings.
