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Japanese Spiderman

1978-05-17 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.4

Action & Adventure · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Follow the exploits of motorcycle racer turned super hero Takuya Yamashiro, as he slings and swings, battling the evil Iron Cross Army along the way.

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Creators
Shozo Uehara, Susumu Takaku
Production companies
Toei Company, Toei Advertising, Tokyo Channel 12 Television
Countries
Japan
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Shinji TôdôShinji TôdôTakuya Yamashiro
Mitsuo AndōMitsuo AndōProfessor Monster
Yukie KagawaYukie KagawaAmazoness
Rie RinehartRita
Tina MargoBella
Tōru ŌhiraTōru ŌhiraNarrator
Rika MiuraRika MiuraHitomi Sakuma (voice)
Izumi OyamaShinko Yamashiro (voice)
Yoshiharu YabukiTakuji Yamashiro
Noboru NakayaNoboru NakayaJūzō Mamiya
Hirofumi KogaHirofumi KogaSpider-Man (suit actor)

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