Spectreman

Spectreman (1971-1972)

EndedScripted showAction, Adventure, Science-Fiction

Banished from the peaceful simian Planet E, the mad scientist Dr. Gori and his brutish assistant Karras [Rah in the Japanese version] search for a new planet to rule after Gori's plot to conquer Planet E had been foiled by its government. Coming across the Earth, Gori is captivated by its beauty, but is appalled by its inhabitants' misuse of its environment, leading to severe pollution (a huge topic back when this series was made, since Tokyo was the most polluted city in the world at the time), so mankind must be quickly conquered if this planet is to be inhabitable, so he plots to, ironically, use the very same pollution that's plaguing the Earth to create horrible giant rampaging monsters to wipe out and/or enslave mankind. Fortunately, hope comes in the form of the Nebula 71 Star, a Saturn-like artificial satellite that observes the Earth incognito. Fearing that Gori may eventually...

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E24Goodbye Spectremanmars 25, 1972
S03E23This is Gori's Final Death-Match!!mars 18, 1972
S03E22The Terrifying Monster Showmars 11, 1972
S03E21Deadly Dance of the Monster Dokuronmars 4, 1972
S03E20Alien Genos: The Messenger From Hellfévr. 26, 1972
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Spectreman premiere?

Spectreman premiered on November 1971 in Japan.

Who created Spectreman?

Spectreman was created by the Japanese company P-Productions.

Who are the main villains in Spectreman?

The main villains in Spectreman are the evil Dr. Gori and his minions.

Who is the main character in Spectreman?

The main character in Spectreman is a cyborg from Nebula 71 named Spectreman, who lands on Earth to defend the planet from evil.

In what year was Spectreman dubbed in English?

Spectreman was dubbed in English and aired in the United States in 1978.

What kind of superpowers does Spectreman have?

Spectreman has a variety of superpowers, including high-speed flight, the ability to shrink, and the ability to transform into a human form.

What weapons does Spectreman use to fight his enemies?

Spectreman uses a variety of weapons to fight his enemies, including his Spectre-Flash, Spectre-Blades, and the Spectre-Beam.

What creatures appear in Spectreman?

Various monsters and creatures appear in Spectreman, including Gold Satan, Draculan, and the giant robot Golem.

What is the location of the evil Dr. Gori's base?

The evil Dr. Gori's base is located in an underground cave.

How many episodes of Spectreman were produced?

A total of 63 episodes of Spectreman were produced.

What is the origin story of Spectreman?

Spectreman was created by the Nebula 71 civilization to defend the universe, but was damaged and sent to Earth where he was reconstructed and given the mission to protect the planet.

What is the relationship between Spectreman and his human friend Miki Makimura?

Miki Makimura is a friend and ally of Spectreman, and often assists him in fighting his enemies.

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