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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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Episode 1 - Hurry! To the Hundred-Demon Spirit World
Release Date: 1987-03-16A 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.
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Episode 2 - Neros Becomes More Than a God
Release Date: 1987-03-16Tsurugi tries to make sense of the world around him and his mission as Metalder even as Neros continues to target him for elimination.
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Episode 3 - Hammer Man Ben K Cries to the Love for a Hare
Release Date: 1987-04-06As 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.
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Episode 4 - Torpedo Agmis vs Navy Second Lieutenant Metalder
Release Date: 1987-04-13Tsurugi 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.
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Episode 5 - Hold on! Never-Missing Gunplay
Release Date: 1987-04-20The 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.
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Episode 6 - Anger! Knockout the Heavyweight Rules Galdos
Release Date: 1987-04-27Metalder decides to help Topgunder when he flees his execution for his failures in defeating the superhuman machine.
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Episode 7 - Decide the Goal! The Tag Brothers and the Duel of Flames
Release Date: 1987-05-04Tsurugi becomes a kid's soccer coach to discover the meaning of brotherhood as he becomes targeted by a brotherly duo of the Armor Corp.
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Episode 8 - Farewell, Barlock! The Secret of the Iron Mask
Release Date: 1987-05-11When 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.
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Episode 9 - Dreaming Monster! Lovers in a Crossfire
Release Date: 1987-05-18Ryusei 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
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Episode 10 - Excellent Technique! The Violin Attack of the Famous Music Robot
Release Date: 1987-05-25Neros upgrades a violin-playing robot to become an unstoppable weapon who uses its music to lure and defeat Metalder.
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Episode 11 - Pursuit of the Brave! A Giant Rises in the Sky!!
Release Date: 1987-06-01A 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.
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Episode 12 - Monster's Beloved・Sieging Ninjas
Release Date: 1987-06-08Metalder rescues a girl attacked by Neros' ninja squadron, unknowing of her own grudge against him from a fallen foe.
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Episode 13 - Critical Moment! Valley Umineko Restores the Love of Parent and Child
Release Date: 1987-06-15When 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.
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Episode 14 - Little Sister is Alive! Sorrowful Lady Soldier Madonna
Release Date: 1987-06-22A 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.
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Episode 15 - Soaring Monster・Son! Mother's Wish!
Release Date: 1987-06-29The 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.
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Episode 16 - Love's Rival is a Crushing Biker Family
Release Date: 1987-07-06An 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?
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Episode 17 - Mai at Risk! Running One-Eyed Dragon Top Gunder
Release Date: 1987-07-13Topgunder returns to help Metalder deal with the assassin Crosslander; while Mai becomes captured by a revived Gamadone!
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Episode 18 - Mai's Secret Information・Poolside's Trap
Release Date: 1987-07-20A troubled member of the Robot Army takes action when Mai gains access to secret information regarding Neroz's true identity.
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Episode 19 - Summer Vacation is an Adventure Tour to the Ghost Bank
Release Date: 1987-07-27A 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.
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Episode 20 - The Target is Puppies? The Fire-Breathing Armament Army
Release Date: 1987-08-17When a family abandons a litter of puppies on a testing ground of Neros' Armament Army, a member decides to protect them from being attacked.
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Episode 21 - A Citywide Mystery・The Beautiful Girl Who Calls Fireflies
Release Date: 1987-08-24Hakko encounters a girl who sings to fireflies luring people to be utilized to have their cells taken for Neros' schemes.
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Episode 22 - Sky-Soaring Rollers! Raid of the Red Dolphins
Release Date: 1987-08-31Metalder becomes targeted by a squad of roller skaters hired by Neros to attack him in order to discover his weakness.
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Episode 23 - Who's Top?! The Best and Worst's Big Sports Day
Release Date: 1987-09-07The 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!
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Episode 24 - The Magical Battle of Princess Tenko vs Galador
Release Date: 1987-09-14Ryusei must work with Princess Tenko in order to defeat a rival magician turned Neros warrior.
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Episode 25 - Fly! JAC Blitzkrieg Cheering Party
Release Date: 1987-10-04Ryusei protects a man who knows a secret of Neros while being assisted by an unlikely group of friends of Hakko.
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Episode 26 - Winners! Blazing JAC Guys
Release Date: 1987-10-11With 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.
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Episode 27 - Help! The Beloved Gori-chan's Escape Journal
Release Date: 1987-10-18When 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.
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Episode 28 - Lovely Thief・Shining Diamond Shines Upon a Virgin's Wish
Release Date: 1987-10-25Metalder investigates a female thief who wishes to steal a gem from Neroz to fulfill a family promise.
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Episode 29 - The Sorrowful Story of the Stray Dog
Release Date: 1987-11-01A stray dog who befriends Metalder is taken away to be mutated into the latest member of Neros' Monster Army.
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Episode 30 - Protect! The Secret Base
Release Date: 1987-11-08A boy who becomes lost in the woods becomes saved by Ryusei, as all of Neros' Robot Corp searches for his base.
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Episode 31 - Target the Power Surge! The Girls Who Dreams Love
Release Date: 1987-11-15A memoryless girl attaches herself to Ryusei as Neros puts a plan into motion to destroy Metalder mid-transformation.
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Episode 32 - Legend of the Century Beauty
Release Date: 1987-11-22Ryusei 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.
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Episode 33 - Big Siege Network, Escape of Heated Friendship
Release Date: 1987-11-29Topgunder lays siege on Neros' forces, leading him into a siege where he becomes fated for a trap to execute him with Metalder!
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Episode 34 - The Emperor with a Thousand Faces・Neros
Release Date: 1987-12-06Mai's father returns from America with vital information associated with Neros' true identity, even as he's targeted by an assassin.
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Episode 35 - Emperor・Neros' Identity is?
Release Date: 1987-12-13Discovering a connection between Neroz and businessman Gozo Kirihara, Shingo Ogi decides to investigate, leading him into the underworld lord's trap.
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Episode 36 - Big Counteroffense! The Robot Army's Showdown
Release Date: 1987-12-20Neroz hypnotizes Mai's father into destroying Metalder for him as Ryusei tries to save him and defeat the assault of the entire Robot Army.
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Episode 37 - Great Collapse! Neros Empire
Release Date: 1987-12-27Metalder 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!
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Episode 38 - Great Counterattack! Wasteland of Love and Hatred
Release Date: 1988-01-10Seeking 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.
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Episode 39 - Great Decisive Battle! Metalder for Eternity
Release Date: 1988-01-17Metalder 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.