Quick Info
Status: Canceled
Network: Nippon TV
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.7/10
Zone Fighter
Overview
Zone Fighter, known in Japan as Ryūsei Ningen Zone, is a tokusatsu science fiction superhero television series. Produced by Toho Company Ltd., the show aired on Nippon Television from April 2 to September 24, 1973, with a total of 26 episodes, it was cancelled due to the oil crisis of 1973. This was Toho's answer to not only the popular Ultra Series, but the Henshin Hero phenomenon started by shows like Kamen Rider and Android Kikaider. The previous year, Toho had just made their successful first superhero show, Rainbowman. The series was also notable for its guest appearance by Toho's own Godzilla, as well as two other Toho monsters, King Ghidorah and Gigan. Supplementary materials published by Toho have confirmed Zone Fighter to be part of the Showa-era Godzilla series, taking place in between Godzilla vs. Megalon and Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla.
This production, originally released in 1973, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.7 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Action & Adventure and Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Starring Cast
Kazuya Aoyama
Hikaru Sakimori / Zone Fighter
Kazumi Kitahara
Hotaru Sakimori / Zone Angel
Kenji Sata
Akira Sakimori / Zone Junior
Sachiko Kouizuki
Tsukiko Sakimori
Shoji Nakayama
Yochiro Sakimori
Shirō Amakusa
Raita Sakimori
Hideaki Obara
Takeru Jo
Seasons
Season 1
26 Episodes • Aired 1973-04-02
The evil Garogas plan to take over Earth with their army of giant Fearbeasts. They are opposed by the members of a family from a planet called Peaceland that was also destroyed by Garoga. They use a variety of exotic vehicles and weapons but their primary weapon against Garoga is the oldest child Hikaru, who is able to transform into the giant Zone Fighter.
