Spider-Man (スパイダーマン) - Japanese TV Series | Episode 8 (English Subtitles)
📅 Originally Aired: July 5, 1978
🎬 Episode Title: "A Very Mysterious Folktale: The Cursed Cat Mound"
"Yo ni mo Fushigi na Mukashi-Banashi Noroi no Neko-Zuka" (世にも不思議な昔ばなし 呪いの猫塚)
✍️ Written by: Susumu Takaku
🎥 Directed by: Katsuhiko Taguchi
About the Series
The 1978 Spider-Man (スパイダーマン, Supaidāman) is an action-packed Japanese superhero TV series produced by Toei Company. It ran for 41 episodes plus a mini-movie from May 17, 1978, to March 14, 1979. Loosely inspired by the original Marvel character, this version introduces Takuya Yamashiro as Spider-Man, retaining the iconic costume and powers but with a unique origin story.
With fast-paced action, spectacular effects, and groundbreaking stunt work, this series was ahead of its time and remains a cult classic.
Cast
🕷 Shinji Tōdō as Takuya Yamashiro / Spider-Man
📸 Rika Miura as Hitomi Sakuma
🏡 Izumi Ōyama as Shinko Yamashiro
👦 Yoshiharu Yabuki as Takuji Yamashiro
👿 Mitsuo Andō as Professor Monster
⚔️ Yukie Kagawa as Amazoness
👨🚀 Toshiaki Nishizawa as Garia
🧑🔬 Fuyuki Murakami as Dr. Hiroshi Yamashiro
🎭 Noboru Nakaya as Jūzō Mamiya
🎤 Tōru Ōhira as the Narrator
Production Team
🎥 Producers: Susumu Yoshikawa (Toei), Hiroshi Ishikawa (Tokyo Channel 12), Gene Pelc
🖊 Screenwriters: Shōzō Uehara, Susumu Takaku, Kuniaki Oshikawa, Hirohisa Soda, Mikio Matsushita
🎬 Directors: Kōichi Takemoto, Katsuhiko Taguchi, Takaharu Saeki, Kimio Hirayama, Hideo Tanaka, Yoshiaki Kobayashi
🎼 Music Composer: Michiaki Watanabe (Chumei Watanabe)
Theme Songs
🎵 Opening Theme: "Kakero! Spider-Man" (駆けろ！スパイダーマン, Run! Spider-Man)
🎤 Performed by: Yuki Hide
🎶 Ending Theme: "Chikai no Ballade" (誓いのバラード, The Oath’s Ballad)
⚡ Enjoy this legendary Japanese Spider-Man adventure—packed with action, mecha battles, and unforgettable moments! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! 🚀
📅 Originally Aired: July 5, 1978
🎬 Episode Title: "A Very Mysterious Folktale: The Cursed Cat Mound"
"Yo ni mo Fushigi na Mukashi-Banashi Noroi no Neko-Zuka" (世にも不思議な昔ばなし 呪いの猫塚)
✍️ Written by: Susumu Takaku
🎥 Directed by: Katsuhiko Taguchi
About the Series
The 1978 Spider-Man (スパイダーマン, Supaidāman) is an action-packed Japanese superhero TV series produced by Toei Company. It ran for 41 episodes plus a mini-movie from May 17, 1978, to March 14, 1979. Loosely inspired by the original Marvel character, this version introduces Takuya Yamashiro as Spider-Man, retaining the iconic costume and powers but with a unique origin story.
With fast-paced action, spectacular effects, and groundbreaking stunt work, this series was ahead of its time and remains a cult classic.
Cast
🕷 Shinji Tōdō as Takuya Yamashiro / Spider-Man
📸 Rika Miura as Hitomi Sakuma
🏡 Izumi Ōyama as Shinko Yamashiro
👦 Yoshiharu Yabuki as Takuji Yamashiro
👿 Mitsuo Andō as Professor Monster
⚔️ Yukie Kagawa as Amazoness
👨🚀 Toshiaki Nishizawa as Garia
🧑🔬 Fuyuki Murakami as Dr. Hiroshi Yamashiro
🎭 Noboru Nakaya as Jūzō Mamiya
🎤 Tōru Ōhira as the Narrator
Production Team
🎥 Producers: Susumu Yoshikawa (Toei), Hiroshi Ishikawa (Tokyo Channel 12), Gene Pelc
🖊 Screenwriters: Shōzō Uehara, Susumu Takaku, Kuniaki Oshikawa, Hirohisa Soda, Mikio Matsushita
🎬 Directors: Kōichi Takemoto, Katsuhiko Taguchi, Takaharu Saeki, Kimio Hirayama, Hideo Tanaka, Yoshiaki Kobayashi
🎼 Music Composer: Michiaki Watanabe (Chumei Watanabe)
Theme Songs
🎵 Opening Theme: "Kakero! Spider-Man" (駆けろ！スパイダーマン, Run! Spider-Man)
🎤 Performed by: Yuki Hide
🎶 Ending Theme: "Chikai no Ballade" (誓いのバラード, The Oath’s Ballad)
⚡ Enjoy this legendary Japanese Spider-Man adventure—packed with action, mecha battles, and unforgettable moments! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! 🚀
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