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The Best Episodes of Hero Season 2

Every episode of Hero Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hero Season 2!

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Former delinquent turned unconventional prosecutor Kohei Kuryu shakes up the legal world with his street-smart instincts and unorthodox style, clashing with ambitious colleague Maiko Amamiya while his relentless pursuit of justice gradually transforms those around

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Hero Season 2 Episode 1 - HERO, once more
    8.5/10(14 votes)

    #1 - HERO, once more

    S2:E1

    Kuryu is transferred back to Tokyo Prosecutor's Office. His first case upon his return is a brawl at a pub where an employee was pushed down the stairs. Little did he know that the suspect in this case is the same person that is suspected of a huge jewel theft 15 years ago. As the statute of limitations will expire in three days, will Kuryu be able to find out if the suspect was the actual criminal?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Hero Season 2 Episode 2 - Lies and Mysteries
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Lies and Mysteries

    S2:E2

    An elite, Katsumata, is accused of sexual assault towards a woman. He admits the charges saying that it just happened, but with Kuryu's investigation, the truth is more than what is seen on the surface. However, he has to go against Katsumata's lawyer's influence on the victim to proceed with a private settlement. Asagi is dissatisfied with others' attitudes towards her and fights back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Hero Season 2 Episode 3 - Double Deaths
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Double Deaths

    S2:E3

    Kuryu receives a call from Josai Police Department, notifying the death of Saeki Wataru from a heart attack. The case concerns a fight between two men, resulting in the death of the victim, Hasegawa Yosuke. Meanwhile, Kuryu handles a case of drug possession of a flight attendant and Asagi struggles working overtime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Hero Season 2 Episode 4 - Old Friends
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Old Friends

    S2:E4

    Nakamura Misuzu, Kuryu's former colleague, comes to the office to investigate a health product scam with Uno. Rivalry ensues between the prosecutors and paralegals. Meanwhile, Kuryu is in charge of a manhole cover theft with Asagi, and the suspect is an old friend of Asagi's. Asagi and the suspect's past are revealed one after another.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Hero Season 2 Episode 5 - Tears of the Demon Prosecutor
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Tears of the Demon Prosecutor

    S2:E5

    As the prosecutor's office is bombarded with cases, Kawajiri is made to take on a case of bag theft. Challenges arise as all the witnesses are young children. While he struggles to close the case, Kawajiri loses his confidence as a prosecutor and considers switching to a lawyer under his friend's persuasion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Hero Season 2 Episode 6 - The Red Shirt
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #6 - The Red Shirt

    S2:E6

    Endo is being arrested for attempted murder. As the interrogation is conducted by the Special Investigation Unit, his colleagues secretly investigate the case to find the real culprit. Endo feels sad as he thinks that his colleagues do not care about him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Hero Season 2 Episode 7 - Brewing Jealousy
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Brewing Jealousy

    S2:E7

    A man is charged for assaulting his girlfriend who lives with him. The victim runs off to her parents' house in Atami, where Kuryu and Asagi go to talk to her about proceedings with the prosecution. While Uno is jealous that Asagi is going away with Kuryu, Tamura is jealous of Baba's lawyer ex-husband who appears at their office to discuss with Baba about evidence submission for a case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Hero Season 2 Episode 8 - The Scapegoat
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #8 - The Scapegoat

    S2:E8

    Gondo Akira, a member of Kawato Clan, is arrested for the murder of a member of another gang, Obikikai Clan. He admits to his crime, but Kuryu is not convinced that he is the real criminal. As he gets deeper into the investigation, Kuryu finds himself in danger as Kawato Clan targets and threatens him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Hero Season 2 Episode 9 - Four Murderers
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Four Murderers

    S2:E9

    Four university students have been detained as suspects for their friend's murder that happened in a public toilet. The victim died due to a brain injury caused by blunt trauma. Since there are four suspects, the four prosecutors have to work as a team to catch the person who gave the victim his final blow.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Hero Season 2 Episode 10 - The Last Case
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #10 - The Last Case

    S2:E10

    Kuryu and Asagi are nominated by their former colleague, Egami, to act as support for a big case in the Special Investigation Unit. Meanwhile, Tamura and Endo are on a case of murder involving Nagumo Toshiyuki who remains silent throughout the interrogations. If they choose to prosecute Nagumo, they will expose a false charge that was made for an old case where a life was taken. What will they choose to do?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Hero Season 2 Episode 11 - Concealed Truth
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Concealed Truth

    S2:E11

    Kuryu raises five other past similar cases in court in which the suspect is Nagumo Toshiyuki. Prosecutors from Josai Branch seek help from Kokubu Hideo who was the prosecutor in charge of the first case 15 years ago. Although prosecutors from other branches are against their actions, they never give up and just work harder.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"HERO, once more" is the best rated episode of "Hero" season 2. It scored 8.5/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/14/2014. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Lies and Mysteries".