Superhuman-Machine Metalder(1987)
Overview
Choujinki Metalder is the sixth and shortest entry of the Metal Hero Series, running from March 16, 1987, to January 17, 1988, for only 39 episodes. It was the first series to air on Sundays instead of Mondays. Metalder bears many similarities to Toei's earlier program Android Kikaider, particularly in its themes, characters, and the hero's costume design. The action footage of Metalder was adaptated for the first two seasons of VR Troopers. On February 21, 2007, Toei released the complete Metalder TV series and film on a seven-disc DVD set. For distribution purposes, Toei refers to this television series as Metalder.
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Season 1
39 episodes • 1987
Season 1
39 episodes • 1987
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hurry! To the Hundred-Demon Spirit World | Mar 16, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Neros Becomes More Than a God | Mar 16, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Hammer Man Ben K Cries to the Love for a Hare | Apr 6, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Torpedo Agmis vs Navy Second Lieutenant Metalder | Apr 13, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Hold on! Never-Missing Gunplay | Apr 20, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Anger! Knockout the Heavyweight Rules Galdos | Apr 27, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Decide the Goal! The Tag Brothers and the Duel of Flames | May 4, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Farewell, Barlock! The Secret of the Iron Mask | May 11, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Dreaming Monster! Lovers in a Crossfire | May 18, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Excellent Technique! The Violin Attack of the Famous Music Robot | May 25, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Pursuit of the Brave! A Giant Rises in the Sky!! | Jun 1, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Monster's Beloved・Sieging Ninjas | Jun 8, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Critical Moment! Valley Umineko Restores the Love of Parent and Child | Jun 15, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Little Sister is Alive! Sorrowful Lady Soldier Madonna | Jun 22, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Soaring Monster・Son! Mother's Wish! | Jun 29, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Love's Rival is a Crushing Biker Family | Jul 6, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Mai at Risk! Running One-Eyed Dragon Top Gunder | Jul 13, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Mai's Secret Information・Poolside's Trap | Jul 20, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Summer Vacation is an Adventure Tour to the Ghost Bank | Jul 27, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 20 | The Target is Puppies? The Fire-Breathing Armament Army | Aug 17, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 21 | A Citywide Mystery・The Beautiful Girl Who Calls Fireflies | Aug 24, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 22 | Sky-Soaring Rollers! Raid of the Red Dolphins | Aug 31, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 23 | Who's Top?! The Best and Worst's Big Sports Day | Sep 7, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 24 | The Magical Battle of Princess Tenko vs Galador | Sep 14, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 25 | Fly! JAC Blitzkrieg Cheering Party | Oct 4, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 26 | Winners! Blazing JAC Guys | Oct 11, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 27 | Help! The Beloved Gori-chan's Escape Journal | Oct 18, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 28 | Lovely Thief・Shining Diamond Shines Upon a Virgin's Wish | Oct 25, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 29 | The Sorrowful Story of the Stray Dog | Nov 1, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 30 | Protect! The Secret Base | Nov 8, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 31 | Target the Power Surge! The Girls Who Dreams Love | Nov 15, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 32 | Legend of the Century Beauty | Nov 22, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 33 | Big Siege Network, Escape of Heated Friendship | Nov 29, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 34 | The Emperor with a Thousand Faces・Neros | Dec 6, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 35 | Emperor・Neros' Identity is? | Dec 13, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 36 | Big Counteroffense! The Robot Army's Showdown | Dec 20, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 37 | Great Collapse! Neros Empire | Dec 27, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 38 | Great Counterattack! Wasteland of Love and Hatred | Jan 10, 1988 | 0.0 |
| 39 | Great Decisive Battle! Metalder for Eternity | Jan 17, 1988 | 0.0 |
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