TV-Series
Description
"Tondemo Senshi Muteking" is a science-fiction action-comedy anime series that revolves around the adventures of a young man named Takashi Sakamoto, who transforms into the superhero Muteking to protect his city from alien threats. The story is set in Neo San Francisco, a futuristic metropolis where humans coexist with extraterrestrial beings. Takashi, an ordinary delivery boy, stumbles upon a mysterious alien named DJ who grants him the power to become Muteking, a hero tasked with defending the city from the invading Dababa Empire.

The Dababa Empire, led by the villainous King Dababa, seeks to conquer Earth and exploit its resources. Muteking’s primary mission is to thwart their plans, often engaging in battles with the empire’s robotic minions and high-ranking commanders. Alongside DJ, who serves as both a mentor and comic relief, Takashi navigates the challenges of balancing his ordinary life with his newfound responsibilities as a hero. The series incorporates elements of humor, action, and camaraderie, with Takashi’s growth as a hero forming a central narrative thread.

Supporting characters include Rin, a resourceful and determined journalist who becomes Takashi’s ally and love interest, and various members of the Dababa Empire, each with distinct personalities and motivations. The series blends episodic storytelling with an overarching plot, as Muteking uncovers the true intentions of the Dababa Empire and confronts increasingly formidable adversaries. Themes of friendship, courage, and the clash between humanity and alien forces are explored throughout the narrative, creating a dynamic and engaging storyline.
Information
Tondemo Senshi Muteking
とんでも戦士ムテキング
Dashing Warrior Muteking
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 56
Movie/Episode length: 25 min.
Date: 09/07/1980 – 09/27/1981
Categories
Genre
AdventureAction
Settings
Sci-Fi
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Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Episode Director
    Kazuo Yamazaki
    Kōichi Mashimo
    Hidehito Ueda
    Shinya Sadamitsu
    Kunihiko Yuyama
    Kenjirō Yoshida
    Masakazu Higuchi
    Yutaka Kagawa
    Bonjin Nagaki
    Masayuki Hayashi
    Hiroaki Suzuki
    Katsumi Endō
    Yoshizō Tsuda
    Tomoyasu Masago
    Asuma Kusa
    Shōhei Ishida
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Kikuko Tada
  • Executive producer
  • Director
    Seitarō Hara
Production
  • Production
    Tatsunoko Production