Super Android Metalder: The Movie

Name: Super Android Metalder: The Movie
Director: Yoshiharu Tomita
Genre: Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Adventure
Released: 1987-01-01
Duration: 20 min
Cast: Seiko Seno, Hiroko Aota, Shozo Iizuka, Eisuke Yoda, Takeshi Kuwabara

1987Dir. Yoshiharu Tomita20m

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Super Android Metalder: The Movie hits a sweet spot between the action and drama of its TV roots. Directed by Yoshiharu Tomita, it takes the series somewhere fresh, right between episodes 17 and 18—a nice nugget for fans. The pacing feels a bit different from the show, with some extended moments that allow for character depth, which is rare in tokusatsu films. The practical effects are charmingly clunky, but there's a certain charm in watching Metalder's battles unfold. The performances are earnest, capturing the earnestness of the era. It premiered at Toei Manga Matsuri, sharing the screen with other well-known titles, making it a unique collectible piece for those who appreciate '80s Japanese cinema.

Released on July 18, 1987 at Toei Manga MatsuriPart of a quadruple feature alongside notable titlesSet between episodes 17 & 18 of the TV seriesFeatures practical effects typical of late '80s tokusatsu