Zebraman

Zebraman

Directed by Takashi Miike

Produced by Toei Company, TBS

2004115 min6.3 / 10

A whimsical, energetic comedy about a struggling teacher who finds purpose and redemption by becoming a real-life superhero inspired by a beloved TV show.

A down-and-out schoolteacher receives the calling to become the real life personification of an old television superhero, Zebraman.

Questions people ask

  • Does Zebraman end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Zebraman scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Zebraman easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Zebraman sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Zebraman violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

Written about

51/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity77

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise46

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Zebraman

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Zebraman

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Zebraman, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Zebraman, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Zebraman, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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