Spectreman (1971)

Other name: スペクトルマン, 電子分光人, 电子分光人, Spectreman

Description:

The series Spectreman plunges into the conflict against Dr. Gori, a brilliant yet deranged scientist, and his formidable assistant, Karras Lla. Having been exiled from their peaceful simian Planet E following a failed coup, they embark on a quest for a new world to rule. Upon discovering Earth, Gori is captivated by its natural beauty but utterly dismayed by humanity's severe environmental pollution. Believing Earth's inhabitants are destroying their own home, Gori determines that mankind must be swiftly conquered for the planet to remain habitable. His diabolical scheme involves weaponizing the very pollution plaguing Earth, transforming it into horrifying giant rampaging monsters. These creatures are unleashed to wipe out or enslave humanity, allowing Gori to seize control of the planet.

Director: Hasebe Yasuharu [長谷部安春]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1971

Genre:Action; Fantasy; Tokusatsu