Super Android Metalder
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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Plot Summary
In the year 1988, a brilliant scientist, Dr. Natsume, creates a new artificial life form, the Super Android Metalder, to fight against the evil organization God Congress. Metalder, based on the legendary warrior KINCAID, awakens with amnesia and struggles to understand his purpose and humanity. He is aided by a young woman, Hikaru, and a group of loyal androids, as he battles God Congress's monstrous creations and uncovers the truth about his own origins and the fate of his creator.
Critical Reception
Super Android Metalder was a popular entry in the Metal Heroes series, praised for its innovative use of CGI for its time, its compelling storyline, and its charismatic hero. While not as critically lauded as some of its predecessors or successors, it was a solid performer with a dedicated fanbase that appreciated its blend of action, drama, and science fiction elements.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its early adoption of CGI and impressive visual effects for its era.
- The compelling narrative and the development of the hero's character were often highlighted.
- Fans appreciated the unique blend of classic tokusatsu action with a more mature, dramatic storyline.
Google audience: While specific Google user ratings are not readily available for this series, general audience reception typically highlights the show's strong action sequences, engaging plot, and the memorable design of Metalder. Fans often recall it fondly as a standout in the Metal Heroes franchise.
Fun Fact
Super Android Metalder was the seventh installment in the long-running Metal Heroes series and is notable for its extensive use of CGI, which was quite advanced for television production in the late 1980s.
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