In the 1960s, special effects technology developed remarkably, and in 1968, the unprecedented film Planet of the Apes was released, utilizing special effects including special makeup. The global blockbuster success of this film led to the production of many similar special effects programs in Japan. This work, Spectreman, is also a children's special effects program reflecting the influence of Planet of the Apes, and it became a popular program in Japan as well.
00:20In the 1960s, special effects technology developed dramatically, and in 1968, a film never before seen before, Planet of the Apes, was released, using special effects including special makeup.
00:38The film's worldwide success led to the filming of many similar special effects programs in Japan.
00:47This work, Spectroman, is a special effects children's show that reflects the influence of Planet of the Apes, and became a popular show in Japan as well.
00:59Now, let's take a look at this work.
01:02The original work of this series was written by Ushio Soji, and the manga version was serialized in Weekly Shonen Champion and other magazines from 1971 to 1972, and a live-action version was also aired around the same time, with a total of 63 episodes.
01:22This was also a rare show in that its title was changed twice since it first aired.
01:31First, episodes 1 to 20 were aired under the title Space Engine, Gori, episodes 21 to 39 were aired under the title Space Engine, Gori vs. Spectroman, and episodes 40 to 63 were aired under the title Spectroman.
01:48However, in reruns, it is aired as Zen Talk and Spectroman.
01:55The story begins with Gori, a space engine and evil genius scientist who was exiled from Planet E and comes to Earth.
02:05Gori is fascinated by the beauty of the Earth, but when he sees humans polluting the suburbs, he thinks about dividing the planet, wiping out humans, and becoming the ruler of the Earth himself.
02:20Gori then uses the outskirts of Earth to send invading monsters, but Spectroman, an agent sent to Earth by order of Nebula 71, stands up to Gori's ambitions.
02:36First, let me explain about Spectroman.
02:41Spectroman is a cyborg agent sent to Earth by Nebula 71 to capture Gori and defend the Earth.
02:51Spectroman usually works as Gamo George, a member of the government agency Suburban Investigation Bureau Branch 8, commonly known as Suburban G-Side or Monster G-Side.
03:06When the monster appears, he transforms into a cyborg named Spectroman, with a golden head and hard protectors.
03:15This transformation requires approval from Nebula 71, and after approval, the person is exposed to the rays emitted by Nebula 71, and is then transported to the transformation site where they are outfitted with masks, suits, and other equipment.
03:32Spectroman's activities are secret, and he has been warned by Nebula 71 that if the secret is leaked, the agent himself will be annihilated.
03:46Also, after transforming into Spectroman, he can grow to a gigantic size depending on the enemy.
03:51Spectroman's fighting style is based on hand-to-hand combat, but his main weapons include the Nebula Slice, which uses the saw-shaped fins on his forearms as blades, and the Spectral Cutter, a shuriken that is pulled out from the Spectral Buckle on his belt.
04:12Special moves include Spectral Flash, which fires energy rays from his fingertips, causing the enemy to explode, and Spectral Thunder, which emits ultra-high heat from his entire body, blowing the opponent away.
04:29The organization on Earth that supports Spectroman is a team called the Suburban G-Men, or later the Monster G-Men, and Damo George is one of its members.
04:44The G-Men consist of a total of nine people, and usually wear plain clothes, but when a monster appears, they put on safari-style uniforms and white helmets.
04:56Transportation will be by jeep and a private helicopter called Bontotljeka.
05:04The head of the department, Kurata, had stated that he knew Gamo George's true identity, but it was unclear whether he actually did know.
05:16Now, let me explain about Gori, who faces off against Spectroman.
05:20Gori was a genius scientist from Planet E, the fifth planet in the Gaishites solar system, which boasts a highly advanced civilization.
05:30He colludes with the military to try to seize control of the planet's experiments, but fails.
05:36For his crime, he is sentenced to mental modification, but is saved by Ra, the god of fortune, and escapes Planet E.
05:44Later, they accidentally discover Earth and plot to conquer it.
05:51Although the engine appears to be wearing white gloves and a pink spacesuit, physically it is not much different from an Earthling.
06:01They usually issue commands to Ra and others from within the disk, and if necessary, they may team up with other aliens.
06:09Also, Gori's subordinate, Ra, has a low IQ but possesses extremely powerful physical abilities.
06:19However, when he descended to Earth, he was also a strange enemy, falling in love at first sight with a female G-Man.
06:28Now, finally, it's the final episode.
06:32The G-Men discover Gori's underground base in the mountains.
06:37After examining Resideman's weaknesses, Gori almost managed to defeat Spectroman, but then transplanted Resideman's central nervous system into Gori and challenged Spectroman to a final battle.
06:52However, Spectroman Gamo George was warned by Nebula 71 that it would be difficult for him to transform into Spectroman with his injured body.
07:04He is also informed that if he transforms now, he will never be able to return to being Gamo George.
07:12However, despite this adversity, Spectroman challenges Ra to a final battle.
07:19In a life-or-death battle with Ra, when it seems he is on the verge of defeat, he defeats Ra by continuously emitting Spectroman flashes.
07:29Gori, who was watching the fight nearby, cried out in disappointment.
07:35Then, as Spectroman approaches him, he tells him that now that his only subordinate, Ra, has been defeated and his dream of conquering the Earth is gone, he no longer has any intention of fighting.
07:47He then falls off a cliff and dies in the explosion that engulfs the bomb.
07:53After confirming Gori's death, Spectroman successfully completes his mission and requests to return to Nebula 71. The program ends with him leaving Earth.
08:08Now, let's take a look at Spectroman in action.
08:17Spectroman
08:47Spectroman
09:17Spectroman
09:27Spectroman, refuel.
09:32Let's go, our Spectroman, to prevent the public roads from getting in.
09:40Spectroman, refuel.
09:44Spectroman, refuel.
09:48Spectroman, replenish your energy.
09:56Spectroman, refuel.
10:04Recharge your energy.
10:12Recharge your energy.
10:22Spectroman, refuel.
10:30Recharge your energy.
10:32Recharge your energy.
10:36Recharge your energy.
10:38Spectroman, refuel.
10:40Stand up with your hands outstretched
10:44Rush Slice Money
10:48Made of ice, it attacked
10:59My weight is killing me now.
11:04Time also quietly closes its hands
11:12What did you think?
11:24At that time, when I was playing Spectroman,
11:26Nebula71 Please reply
11:29I have to get permission every time.
11:33It was very strange that I couldn't reply.
11:36Now that I think about it, Spectroman's reply was
11:40I can't do anything without permission from my boss.
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