Kaiketsu Zubat
1977•25m•7.5/10
Action & AdventureCrimeWestern
Ratings
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Kaiketsu Zubat, translated as Extraordinary Zubat or Magnificent Zubat, was a tokusatsu superhero series that aired in 1977. Created by Shotaro Ishinomori, this 32-episode series, harkens back to tokusatsu superhero shows of the 1950s, but with a late-1970s twist.
Production
Toei Company, Ishimori Production
Language
JA
Status
Ended
First Aired
February 2, 1977
Last Aired
September 28, 1977
Networks
Tokyo Channel 12
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
After the Explosion, the Wandering Begins
Air date: 1977-02-02
E2
The Bird Migrates into Flames
Air date: 1977-02-09
E3
The Golden Angel of Sorrow
Air date: 1977-02-16
E4
A Critical Strike, Through Tears
Air date: 1977-02-23
E5
The Flower Girl and the White Powder
Air date: 1977-03-02
E6
Machine Guns Over the Ocean's Roar
Air date: 1977-03-09
E7
A Bad Wind in a Harbor Town
Air date: 1977-03-16
E8
Propane Explosion of Sorrow
Air date: 1977-03-23
E9
Turn Back to the River of Tears
Air date: 1977-03-30
E10
Knock Baseball's Enemies Out of the Park
Air date: 1977-04-06
E11
Don't Die, Dear Friend! One Second to Execution
Air date: 1977-04-13
E12
Ten Seconds to Execution
Air date: 1977-04-20
E13
The Ballad of the Young Killer
Air date: 1977-04-27
E14
White-Fletched Arrows and a Tearful Parting
Air date: 1977-05-04
E15
The Sad Mother's Lullaby
Air date: 1977-05-11
E16
Falsely Accused, Ken Falls into Sorrow
Air date: 1977-05-18
E17
The Grief-Stricken Sister and a Pair of Kens
Air date: 1977-05-25
E18
Bubble Love in Peril
Air date: 1977-06-01
E19
Blighted Love, The Torn Love Letter
Air date: 1977-06-08
E20
The Lady Dragon and a Tearful Vow
Air date: 1977-06-15
E21
Farewell, My Long-Lost Mother
Air date: 1977-06-22
E22
The Young Boxer and Tears for a Father
Air date: 1977-06-29
E23
The Three Oogami Sisters and Brother Tenichi
Air date: 1977-07-06
E24
Ken's Tears and Love in a Strange Town
Air date: 1977-07-13
E25
A Tearful Departure on Mt. Koujin
Air date: 1977-07-20
E26
Forgive Me, My Son!
Air date: 1977-08-03
E27
A Surprising Reveal! Asuka Goro's Killer?!
Air date: 1977-08-10
E28
And Now, There Are None
Air date: 1977-08-24
E29
The Orphaned Boy's Tearful Revenge
Air date: 1977-08-31
E30
A Sad State Between Life and Death
Air date: 1977-09-14
E31
A Showdown! The Killer is Boss L?
Air date: 1977-09-21
E32
Farewell, Days of Battle! And Then...
Air date: 1977-09-28
Cast
Hiroshi Miyauchi
Ken Hayakawa / Zubat
Makoto Saito
Detective Shingo Toiyo
Nobuko Ōshiro
Midori Asuka
Nobuyuki Nakano
Osamu Terada
Ryūji Hayami
Grand Master L
Shin Aomori
Narrator
