In 1945, Dr. Ryuichiro Koga designed Metalder as a top-secret weapon for the Japanese Imperial Army for use in the Pacific War, modeling it after his late son, Second…
Action & Adventure, Drama • Series • 1987 • 1 season
Starring: Seiko Seno, Hiroko Aota, Takahashi Kazuoki
S1 E1 - Hurry! To the Hundred-Demon Spirit World
A World War II scientist reawakens the robotic replica of a powerful android boy to fight as Metalder as the evil Neroz begins to send forth his troops to conquer the world.
Mar 16, 1987 • 25m
S1 E2 - Neros Becomes More Than a God
Tsurugi tries to make sense of the world around him and his mission as Metalder even as Neros continues to target him for elimination.
Mar 16, 1987 • 25m
S1 E3 - Hammer Man Ben K Cries to the Love for a Hare
As Tsurugi tries to gain further control of his mental functions and a search for friends, a warrior from the Armor Corp goes forth to target him.
Apr 6, 1987 • 25m
S1 E4 - Torpedo Agmis vs Navy Second Lieutenant Metalder
Tsurugi researches more about Dr. Koga to find out more on who he is as multiple soldiers of God Neroz' army go forth to stop him.
Apr 13, 1987 • 25m
S1 E5 - Hold on! Never-Missing Gunplay
The fair-playing gunman Topgunder decides to take matters into his own hands in facing Metalder on his own without the Neroz Army getting in the way.
Apr 20, 1987 • 25m
S1 E6 - Anger! Knockout the Heavyweight Rules Galdos
Metalder decides to help Topgunder when he flees his execution for his failures in defeating the superhuman machine.
Apr 27, 1987 • 25m
S1 E7 - Decide the Goal! The Tag Brothers and the Duel of Flames
Tsurugi becomes a kid's soccer coach to discover the meaning of brotherhood as he becomes targeted by a brotherly duo of the Armor Corp.
May 4, 1987 • 25m
S1 E8 - Farewell, Barlock! The Secret of the Iron Mask
When several members of Neros' army abduct a scientist associated with Tsurugi's creator, a member of the Armor Corps decides to help Metalder in exchange for a battle.
May 11, 1987 • 25m
S1 E9 - Dreaming Monster! Lovers in a Crossfire
Ryusei tries to understand the concept of dreams as he's attacked by a member of the Monster Corp who forces him to have bizarre nightmares
May 18, 1987 • 25m
S1 E10 - Excellent Technique! The Violin Attack of the Famous Music Robot
Neros upgrades a violin-playing robot to become an unstoppable weapon who uses its music to lure and defeat Metalder.
May 25, 1987 • 25m
S1 E11 - Pursuit of the Brave! A Giant Rises in the Sky!!
A retired member of the Robot Corp tries to escape from Neros' services, only to be drawn back in to protect others due to his betrayal.
Jun 1, 1987 • 25m
S1 E12 - Monster's Beloved・Sieging Ninjas
Metalder rescues a girl attacked by Neros' ninja squadron, unknowing of her own grudge against him from a fallen foe.
Jun 8, 1987 • 25m
S1 E13 - Critical Moment! Valley Umineko Restores the Love of Parent and Child
When a man unknowingly working for Neros runs away from one of his schemes, Metalder must help rescue him and his family from Violent Spirit Hidouman with some help from a familiar rival.
Jun 15, 1987 • 25m
S1 E14 - Little Sister is Alive! Sorrowful Lady Soldier Madonna
A girl captured to work as a slave for Neros becomes a warrior believing that defeating Metalder is the only way to save her sick little sister.
Jun 22, 1987 • 25m
S1 E15 - Soaring Monster・Son! Mother's Wish!
The son of Hedogross and Wisdom decides to become a member of the Neros army to honor his father, forcing his mother to enlist Metalder to not make the same mistake.
Jun 29, 1987 • 25m
S1 E16 - Love's Rival is a Crushing Biker Family
An aspiring biker ends up being pursued by a squad of Neros assassins aiming for Metalder. Will Metalder save the biker from a squad of Neros' assassins?
Jul 6, 1987 • 25m
S1 E17 - Mai at Risk! Running One-Eyed Dragon Top Gunder
Topgunder returns to help Metalder deal with the assassin Crosslander; while Mai becomes captured by a revived Gamadone!
Jul 13, 1987 • 25m
S1 E18 - Mai's Secret Information・Poolside's Trap
A troubled member of the Robot Army takes action when Mai gains access to secret information regarding Neroz's true identity.
Jul 20, 1987 • 25m
S1 E19 - Summer Vacation is an Adventure Tour to the Ghost Bank
A little girl who wanders into the Ghost Bank becomes assisted by Rhapsody as he protects her from Neros' forces. This is first time Metalder confronts God Neros on his headquarters.
Jul 27, 1987 • 25m
S1 E20 - The Target is Puppies? The Fire-Breathing Armament Army
When a family abandons a litter of puppies on a testing ground of Neros' Armament Army, a member decides to protect them from being attacked.
Aug 17, 1987 • 25m
S1 E21 - A Citywide Mystery・The Beautiful Girl Who Calls Fireflies
Hakko encounters a girl who sings to fireflies luring people to be utilized to have their cells taken for Neros' schemes.
Aug 24, 1987 • 25m
S1 E22 - Sky-Soaring Rollers! Raid of the Red Dolphins
Metalder becomes targeted by a squad of roller skaters hired by Neros to attack him in order to discover his weakness.
Aug 31, 1987 • 25m
S1 E23 - Who's Top?! The Best and Worst's Big Sports Day
The four Neros squadrons compete against each other in a sports game while Metalder is lured by another member of the army into gaining a starring role in their affairs!
Sep 7, 1987 • 25m
S1 E24 - The Magical Battle of Princess Tenko vs Galador
Ryusei must work with Princess Tenko in order to defeat a rival magician turned Neros warrior.
Sep 14, 1987 • 25m
S1 E25 - Fly! JAC Blitzkrieg Cheering Party
Ryusei protects a man who knows a secret of Neros while being assisted by an unlikely group of friends of Hakko.
Oct 4, 1987 • 25m
S1 E26 - Winners! Blazing JAC Guys
With Hakko's life on the line, Tsurugi and the JAC squad must rush forth to save his life, determine an ally's trust, and defeat the plans of Victorious Saint Coolgin.
Oct 11, 1987 • 25m
S1 E27 - Help! The Beloved Gori-chan's Escape Journal
When an earthquake frees several of Neros' biological experiments, one ends up becoming friends with a young girl even as Ryusei and the emperor's forces search for them.
Oct 18, 1987 • 25m
S1 E28 - Lovely Thief・Shining Diamond Shines Upon a Virgin's Wish
Metalder investigates a female thief who wishes to steal a gem from Neroz to fulfill a family promise.
Oct 25, 1987 • 25m
S1 E29 - The Sorrowful Story of the Stray Dog
A stray dog who befriends Metalder is taken away to be mutated into the latest member of Neros' Monster Army.
Nov 1, 1987 • 25m
S1 E30 - Protect! The Secret Base
A boy who becomes lost in the woods becomes saved by Ryusei, as all of Neros' Robot Corp searches for his base.
Nov 8, 1987 • 25m
S1 E31 - Target the Power Surge! The Girls Who Dreams Love
A memoryless girl attaches herself to Ryusei as Neros puts a plan into motion to destroy Metalder mid-transformation.
Nov 15, 1987 • 25m
S1 E32 - Legend of the Century Beauty
Ryusei joins Mai on a journey to take a picture of a legendary flower, even as Geldring pursues it for his final chance to impress Neros.
Nov 22, 1987 • 25m
S1 E33 - Big Siege Network, Escape of Heated Friendship
Topgunder lays siege on Neros' forces, leading him into a siege where he becomes fated for a trap to execute him with Metalder!
Nov 29, 1987 • 25m
S1 E34 - The Emperor with a Thousand Faces・Neros
Mai's father returns from America with vital information associated with Neros' true identity, even as he's targeted by an assassin.
Dec 6, 1987 • 25m
S1 E35 - Emperor・Neros' Identity is?
Discovering a connection between Neroz and businessman Gozo Kirihara, Shingo Ogi decides to investigate, leading him into the underworld lord's trap.
Dec 13, 1987 • 25m
S1 E36 - Big Counteroffense! The Robot Army's Showdown
Neroz hypnotizes Mai's father into destroying Metalder for him as Ryusei tries to save him and defeat the assault of the entire Robot Army.
Dec 20, 1987 • 25m
S1 E37 - Great Collapse! Neros Empire
Metalder and Topgunder head to the headquarters of the Ghost Bank in order to bring an end to the threat of Emperor Neros and his armies once and for all!
Dec 27, 1987 • 25m
S1 E38 - Great Counterattack! Wasteland of Love and Hatred
Seeking vengeance on Coolgin for the murder of Topgunder, Ryusei encounters another surviving general of the Neroz army seeking revenge while making a shocking revelation about the emperor's whereabouts.
Jan 10, 1988 • 25m
S1 E39 - Great Decisive Battle! Metalder for Eternity
Metalder confronts God Neros in a final showdown to bring an end to the evil overlord that may ultimately bring an end to the existence of the heroic superhuman machine.
Jan 17, 1988 • 25m
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About This Show
Super Android Metalder
In 1945, Dr. Ryuichiro Koga designed Metalder as a top-secret weapon for the Japanese Imperial Army for use in the Pacific War, modeling it after his late son, Second Sub-lieutenant Tatsuo Koga. However, the pacifistic Dr. Koga puts him to sleep in the Silver Carcass base and left for America to work for NASA. During the 42 years, Dr. Koga's former colleague Major Muraki became the evil God Neros and sends out his massive armies to kill Dr. Koga, who learned of their organization and returned to Japan to activate Metalder. Koga desperately tries to activate his android creation, who he named Ryusei Tsurugi, but the android is unable to understand what to do. In order to give Ryusei a "purpose", Koga runs out of the Silver Carcass base, allowing Neros' troops to kill him. Suddenly seeing his creator die, Ryusei becomes shocked and fueled with rage, evoking the conversion to his 'true' form, the android known as Metalder.
Action & Adventure, Drama • TV Series • 1987
