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