The manga inspired an original video anime series in 1992, and Toei released a V-Cinema direct-to-video live-action series inspired by the manga from 1992 to 1997.
The V-Cinema series’ cast and staff also reprised their roles for a live-action film adaptation that debuted in 1994.
Yūichi Fukuda (live-action Gintama, HK/Hentai Kamen, Super Salaryman Mr. Saenai) is directing the series.
The series’ 38 compiled book volumes have a total of more than 40 million copies in print.