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41 Episodes 1978 - 1979
Episode 1
30 mins
The first episode of the TOEI-produced Japanese "Spiderman" TV series sees motorcycle racer Takuya Yamashiro gain the powers of Spider-Man. With his new powers and the help of Marveller, he transforms into Leopardon in order to defeat Professor Monster and his evil Iron Cross Army.
Episode 2
30 mins
When a train suspiciously overturns, Takuya believes Professor Monster and the Iron Cross Army are responsible, while flashbacks reveal the tragic details surrounding Garia's arrival on Earth and the transfer of power to Takuya.
Episode 3
30 mins
The Iron Cross Army abducts well-know burglar, Phantom Thief 001, in hopes of grooming him into another Spiderman. Can the true web slinger stop the impostor before he wreaks havoc on the innocent?
Episode 4
30 mins
Professor Monster works to create a program that can kill Spiderman, and the two men meet face to face for the first time.
Episode 5
30 mins
Can Spider-Man stop the Iron Cross Army before they obliterate Japan with missiles?
Episode 6
30 mins
Takuya's deceased friend Yosuke has returned with terrifying information. Can Takuya stop the Iron Cross Army?
Episode 7
30 mins
Spider-Man protects two scientists working to make a weapon that can target the Iron Cross Army, while Professor Monster models cyborgs out of a popular Japanese rock band.
Episode 8
30 mins
Professor Monster resurrects an ancient cat demon in hopes of killing every Japanese citizen.
Episode 9
30 mins
Amazoness and Professor Monster send Machine Bem to go after someone close to Takuya (Spider-Man) - his sister, Shinko.
Episode 10
30 mins
Tragedy strikes the spectacular Spiderman as he battles Amazoness and the deadly Snake Woman.
Episode 11
30 mins
Ichiro, the boy saved by Takuya's (Spiderman) blood transfusion is kidnapped and Spiderman must save him before its too late.
Episode 12
30 mins
A lovesick model is tricked into getting a chip implanted into her brain by Amazoness in order to win back her old flame. Now, Amazoness has complete control over her and Spiderman must stop her before she assassinates enemies of the Iron Cross Army.
Episode 13
30 mins
When a motorcycle gang encounters the Iron Cross Army, Professor Monster decides to take their leader captive and turn him into a machine bem. When Spiderman is approached by the gang leader's father for help, he tries to reunite the father and son.
Episode 14
30 mins
The Iron Cross Army suspects Spiderman's secret identity and uses it to kidnap his closest friends and family. To confirm their suspicions, the Iron Cross Army tries to force Takuya to change into Spiderman while in public. Now,without being able to change into Spiderman, Takuya must try to save his friends and family before it's too late.
Episode 15
30 mins
Spiderman befriends a boy with a heart condition and promises to be there for his surgery. But when the Iron Cross Army discovers that Spiderman will be at the hospital, they set a trap to capture the hero. Now, Spider-man must battle the Iron Cross Army to keep his promise.
Episode 16
30 mins
The Iron Cross Army devises a plan to poison the city's water system by destroying the dam. Spiderman stumbles on the plan when a boy and his dog are attacked by the Iron Cross Army while hiking in the woods. Now with the help of the boy and his dog, Spiderman must defeat the army and their monster before the city is poisoned.
Episode 17
30 mins
The Iron Cross Army devises a plan to poison the city's water system by destroying the dam. Spiderman stumbles on the plan when a boy and his dog are attacked by the Iron Cross Army while hiking in the woods. Now with the help of the boy and his dog, Spiderman must defeat the army and their monster before the city is poisoned.
Episode 18
30 mins
The Iron Cross Army causes disturbances around Japan in order to incite confusion and break the human spirit. A young boy and and his mother are framed by the Iron Cross Army and falsely accused of stealing five million yen. After hearing of their plight, Spiderman decides to help and comes across the fearsome machine bem Carnivorous Plant.
Episode 19
30 mins
A strange boy enters Takuya's life and claims to know his secret identity. The boy leads Spiderman to a hidden village where he pleads for help to save his sister. After encountering some hostile villagers, Spiderman discovers that this was no ordinary rescue. The boy's sister is being held captive by the Iron Cross Army.
Episode 20
30 mins
A young girl possessing psychic abilities is targeted by the Iron Cross Army so that they could learn future events. Lucky for the young psychic, she has hired Takuya (Spiderman) as her tutor and he has taken it upon himself to act as her protector. Spiderman must keep the Iron Cross Army away from the psychic not only to keep her from harm, but to prevent the Iron Cross Army from destroying the world.
Episode 21
30 mins
Tsuda, an undercover investigator from Interpol's Intelligence Department stumbles across an Iron Cross Army training session and is captured and tortured. Meanwhile, Spiderman meets a young painter who seems to have recently lost both his Mother and Father. While investigating an anonymous tip, Spiderman finds Tsuda and saves him from the Iron Cross Army and finds out that this man is actually the young painter's father.
Episode 22
30 mins
Professor Monster is weakening after living for 400 years and needs live human blood in order to renew his life energy and live for another 400 years. Amazoness sends out Skeleton Beast to hunt live humans and harvest blood. They kill a father and leave his daughter blind. When Spiderman hears about the story, he goes to visit the girl who eventually leads him to Professor Monster himself.
Episode 23
30 mins
The Iron Cross Army is luring young men into casinos that they've set up around the city to corrupt their minds and take their money. When Goro, a former orphan steals the deed of his old orphanage to make one last bet and loses, Spiderman must get involved. Now he must face Machine Bem Sorceress Beast in order to get rid of the Iron Cross casinos and get the deed back.
Episode 24
30 mins
The kids call Raita "Cockroach Boy" because he spends all his time collecting dead ones and pulling cruel pranks with them. When Spider-Man discovers his story, he finds himself once again facing down the Iron Cross Army.
Episode 25
30 mins
A former burglar named Phantom No. 107 has been abducted by the Iron Cross Army to obtain an ancient Egyptian treasure that was stolen by him years ago. After the old burglar dies, the Iron Cross Army goes after his grandson and Spiderman must stop them before they hurt an innocent child.
Episode 26
30 mins
A young student who is fed-up with his uneventful life is approached by the Iron Cross Army with a plan to trick the public into thinking that he is Spiderman. The Iron Cross Army plans to use the young student to involve Spiderman in scandals that will ruin his reputation. Will Spiderman be able to stop the Iron Cross Army before his reputation is tarnished, or will this be the end of Spiderman for good?
Episode 27
30 mins
The Iron Cross Army devises a plan to create viscous dogs that will hunt and defeat Spiderman. When Takuya runs into a boy who's dog has been abducted, he decides to help the boy find his missing friend. While investigating, Spiderman realizes the the Iron Cross Army is behind the dog abductions and fights to save these beloved friends.
Episode 28
30 mins
The mysterious disappearance of three girls by the Iron Cross Army has caused an entire community to be afraid for their lives. Couple that with the seemingly random earthquakes in the area, and Spider-Man's on the case.
Episode 29
30 mins
The Iron Cross Army's latest machine likes to blow up buildings. When they lure Spiderman into a trap that nearly finishes him, he appears to lose his nerve to continue his crusade.
Episode 30
30 mins
Spiderman tries to help a young policewoman who has a personal score to settle with the Iron Cross Army. Unfortunately, the only thing she seems to be good at is doing everything wrong.
Episode 31
30 mins
Spider-Man continues his aiding of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police. This time, he leaps into the world of narcotics, as a drug called "Mash" is sweeping the nation.
Episode 32
30 mins
The Amazoness plans to destroy a new generating plant that supplies power to all of Tokyo, causing a blackout similar to the 1977 New York City one. Part of her plan involves kidnapping Kyoko, a friend of Shinko's from high school.
Episode 33
30 mins
When Hitomi's photos of a little girl appear in a national magazine, the girl starts getting unwanted attention from the Iron Cross Army. More specifically, they're interested in the distinctive spider pendant she wears.
Episode 34
30 mins
After a young boy witnesses a murder and takes a picture of it happening, Spider-Man must protect him from the Iron Cross Army. It also doesn't help that the boy is known in the neighborhood as a liar and hoaxer.
Episode 35
30 mins
The Iron Cross Army has stolen a pair of ancient South American mummies. In life, they were the beautiful killers of the Amazon, professional assassins. Professor Monster has returned them to life and given them a mission: kill Spider-Man.
Episode 36
30 mins
What do a group of kids calling themselves a detective club, Spiderman, and a bag of onions have in common? Professor Monster's latest ally Dr. Miracle is after all of them.
Episode 37
30 mins
It's story of diabolic proportions when the real emissary from hell pays a visit to Earth to kill Spider-Man. Can our Iron Cross-smiting hero stop the King of Hell's reign of terror, while helping a boy's father regain consciousness?
Episode 38
30 mins
The Sunset Youth Detective Club is back, and two of them are in trouble. Megumi's uncle developed a delivery system for botulism and wants to sell it to the Iron Cross Army.
Episode 39
30 mins
The Iron Cross Army is holding a massive martial arts contest to find all the best fighters. But when their advertisements include a picture of Spider-Man as well as two machines, it's easy to see that our hero will be walking into a trap.
Episode 40
30 mins
Near the end of World War II, a Japanese developer designed an engine for the Zero, a 100 times more powerful than its existing one.
Episode 41
30 mins
Takuya Yamashiro has given up everything to be Spider-Man and avenge both his father and Garia. Now, as he closes in on Professor Monster himself, the Amazoness finds herself betrayed and in trouble herself.