The Boys (2019)
The Boys is streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video.
The verdict
The Boys ranked near the top of that week's English series crop. It holds an 8.4/10 on TMDB from 13,455 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. In Japan you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Is it worth starting?
This is 5 seasons deep — English sci-fi & fantasy with action & adventure threaded through. That score holds across 13,455 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.4/10 across 13,455 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
A group of vigilantes known informally as “The Boys” set out to take down corrupt superheroes with no more than blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty.
Good to know
| Genre | Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Action & Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Eric Kripke
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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