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Super Android Metalder: The Movie
A film version of Super Android Metalder, set between episodes 17 & 18 premiered on July 18, 1987 at the "Toei Manga Matsuri" film festival, where it was shown as part of a quadruple feature alongside Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle, Saint Seiya: The Movie and the film version of Hikari Sentai Maskman.
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Plot Summary
In the future, the evil organization Godless plans to plunge the world into chaos. A super android named Metalder is activated to combat this threat. He is aided by a young boy named Tatsuya and the brave warrior Takeshi. Together, they must fight against Godless's monstrous creations and prevent their nefarious schemes.
Critical Reception
As a tokusatsu film from the late 80s, 'Super Android Metalder: The Movie' is generally viewed as a fun, action-packed installment for fans of the genre. While not critically acclaimed for its plot complexity or acting, it delivers the expected special effects, dramatic battles, and heroic themes that are characteristic of its era and style.
What Reviewers Say
Visually exciting with impressive robot designs and fight sequences.
A quintessential tokusatsu experience for fans of the Metalder series.
Simple but effective heroic narrative with clear good vs. evil themes.
Google audience: Audience reviews often praise the film's nostalgic value and its ability to capture the energetic spirit of 80s Japanese superhero shows, particularly the impressive visual effects and action choreography for its time.
Fun Fact
The movie is a theatrical continuation of the tokusatsu television series 'Choujinki Metalder', featuring characters and plotlines that directly follow the show's narrative.
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