Spider-Man (スパイダーマン) - Japanese TV Series | Episode 0 (English Subtitles) 📅 Originally Aired: July 22, 1978 🎬 Special Theatrical Release: "Spider-Man" "Supaidāman" (スパイダーマン) ✍️ Written by: Susumu Takaku 🎥 Directed by: Kōichi Takemoto
About the Series: - The 1978 Spider-Man (スパイダーマン, Supaidāman) is an action-packed Japanese superhero TV series produced by Toei Company. It ran for 41 episodes plus a mini-movie from May 17, 1978, to March 14, 1979. Loosely inspired by the original Marvel character, this version introduces Takuya Yamashiro as Spider-Man, retaining the iconic costume and powers but with a unique origin story.
With fast-paced action, spectacular effects, and groundbreaking stunt work, this series was ahead of its time and remains a cult classic.
Cast 🕷 Shinji Tōdō as Takuya Yamashiro / Spider-Man 📸 Rika Miura as Hitomi Sakuma 🏡 Izumi Ōyama as Shinko Yamashiro 👦 Yoshiharu Yabuki as Takuji Yamashiro 👿 Mitsuo Andō as Professor Monster ⚔️ Yukie Kagawa as Amazoness 👨🚀 Toshiaki Nishizawa as Garia 🧑🔬 Fuyuki Murakami as Dr. Hiroshi Yamashiro 🎭 Noboru Nakaya as Jūzō Mamiya 🎤 Tōru Ōhira as the Narrator
Theme Songs 🎵 Opening Theme: "Kakero! Spider-Man" (駆けろ！スパイダーマン, Run! Spider-Man) 🎤 Performed by: Yuki Hide 🎶 Ending Theme: "Chikai no Ballade" (誓いのバラード, The Oath’s Ballad)
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