Dimensional Warrior Spielban (1986)
A classic Metal Hero tokusatsu series from Toei, following two alien survivors battling an empire threatening Earth's water supply.
Dimensional Warrior Spielban - Series Information
- Original Title: 時空戦士スピルバン
- First Air Year: 1986
- Last Air Year: 1987
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 44
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 7, 1986 (Brazil - L), April 7, 1986 (South Korea - ALL)
- Networks: TV Asahi
- Alternative Titles: 싸이보그 스필반 (KR), Jikuu Senshi Spielban (JP), Dimensional Warrior Spielvan (US)
- Production Companies: Toei Company
- Production Countries: Japan
Dimensional Warrior Spielban - Plot
Jikuu Senshi Spielban is a Japanese tokusatsu television series, part of the Metal Hero Series created by Toei Co. Ltd. from April 7, 1986 to March 9, 1987. Spielban's action footage was used for the battle scenes in VR Troopers. For distribution purposes, Toei refers to this television series as Spielvan.
The Waller Empire destroys the planet Clin in search of water for its deity. Two Clinian children, Spielban and Diana, escape to Earth aboard the Grand Nasca. The two grow up during the long journey and don High Tech Crystal Suits to defeat the Waller who have come to Earth in search of more water. Spielban must avenge his dead mother Anna and his homeworld, and find his missing father Ben and older sister Helen. Unknown to Spielban at the start of the series his father and sister have been made members of the Waller against their will.
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Dimensional Warrior Spielban - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Naomi Morinaga
- Hiroshi Watari
- Makoto Sumikawa
- Ichiro Mizuki
- Shozo Iizuka
- Machiko Soga
- Tōru Ōhira
- Megumi Kamiya
- Makoto Taniguchi
- Masahiro Itô
Writers
- Shozo Uehara
- Noboru Sugimura
- Yasushi Ichikawa
- Kazuo Takizawa
Dimensional Warrior Spielban - FAQs
Is Dimensional Warrior Spielban connected to VR Troopers?
Directly connected. Saban Entertainment repurposed Spielban's battle footage for VR Troopers, the American tokusatsu series that aired in the mid-1990s. The high-energy suit and combat sequences you see in VR Troopers were originally produced by Toei for Spielban's 1986 Japanese run.
What is Dimensional Warrior Spielban about?
The Waller Empire destroys the water-rich planet Clin, forcing two young survivors — Spielban and Diana — to flee to Earth. Growing up during the journey, they don powerful High Tech Crystal Suits to defend their new home and unravel the fate of Spielban's missing father and sister, both secretly enslaved by the Waller.
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What is the Metal Hero Series and where does Spielban fit?
The Metal Hero Series is a long-running franchise of tokusatsu superhero shows produced by Toei, running from 1982 to 1998. Dimensional Warrior Spielban is the fifth entry in the franchise, following Space Sheriff Shaider, and is notable for its space-opera storyline and dual-hero format featuring both Spielban and Diana.
Who are the main actors in Dimensional Warrior Spielban?
Hiroshi Watari leads the cast as Spielban, with Naomi Morinaga playing his sister Helen and Makoto Sumikawa as Diana. Veteran performers Machiko Soga and Shozo Iizuka portray the villains Queen Pandora and General Deslock, lending the series considerable theatrical weight.
Why does Toei officially call the series Spielvan?
For international distribution, Toei uses the romanization “Spielvan” rather than “Spielban” to standardize the title across markets. Both names refer to the same series; the discrepancy stems from differing transliteration choices between the original Japanese production and Toei's export materials.
What are shows similar to Dimensional Warrior Spielban?
Fans of Spielban typically enjoy other Metal Hero entries such as Space Sheriff Shaider, Space Sheriff Sharivan, Mobile Cop Jiban, and Special Investigation Robo Janperson. For a broader tokusatsu experience, Super Rescue Solbrain and Special Rescue Police Winspector offer similarly action-packed storytelling from the same era.
How many episodes does Dimensional Warrior Spielban have?
The series ran for 44 episodes across a single season, airing on TV Asahi from April 7, 1986 to March 9, 1987. An additional set of 7 special episodes is also available, bringing the total content to 51 installments for dedicated fans of the franchise.
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