Japanese Spiderman
Created by Susumu Takaku, Shozo Uehara
A high-energy tokusatsu superhero adventure from 1978 that pairs earnest action with practical effects spectacle and the episodic reassurance of weekly monster-of-the-week battles.
Follow the exploits of motorcycle racer turned super hero Takuya Yamashiro, as he slings and swings, battling the evil Iron Cross Army along the way.
Questions people ask
Is Japanese Spiderman sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Is Japanese Spiderman violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Does Japanese Spiderman leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Japanese Spiderman easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Is Japanese Spiderman scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Japanese Spiderman, and what each one shares →
Like Japanese Spiderman
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Japanese Spiderman
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Japanese Spiderman, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Japanese Spiderman, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Japanese Spiderman, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
