Category | Metal Heroes |
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Year | 1987 |
Type | Full series Episode 39/39 |
Choujinki Metalder premiered on March 16, 1987, as the sixth installment in Toei’s Metal Hero Series, succeeding Jikuu Senshi Spielban. This series stood out for its darker tone and mature themes, exploring the struggles of a cyborg hero in a world filled with war and chaos.
Choujinki Metalder
Airing alongside Hikari Sentai Maskman from the Super Sentai franchise, Metalder added a unique and introspective dimension to the Metal Hero lineup.
Choujinki Metalder tells the story of Ryusei Tsurugi, a man who is awakened from a long stasis to become the cyborg hero Metalder. Created by Dr. Koga during World War II, Metalder was designed to be a super soldier, but he was put into hibernation to protect him from being misused.
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Decades later, Ryusei is revived in a modern world where the evil Neroz Army, led by Emperor God Neros, seeks to conquer the world.
As Metalder, Ryusei battles against the various monstrous warriors of the Neroz Army while grappling with his own identity as a man and a machine. The series delves into themes of humanity, war, and the consequences of unchecked power, making Metalder one of the most poignant entries in the Metal Hero Series.
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