Kawashima Haruyuki
Director
Eightman (1963)
Season 1
A police officer working a routine case is hit by a car and mortally wounded. He is saved by a professor that transfers his consciousness into a powerful cyborg crime-fighter. Resurrected as the ultimate high-tech vigilante, it is up to 8Man to bring the lawless to justice and put an end to the escalating cycle of violence.
Released Nov. 7, 1963
Episode 24 min
None+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Anime, Anime: Mecha, Crime, Drama, Kids, Superhero
Keywords: tmdb.based-on-manga, tmdb.anime, imdb.cyborg-sci-fi, imdb.superhero, imdb.cyborg, imdb.based-on-manga, tmdb.superhero + 3 more, imdb.anime-animation, imdb.superhero-action, imdb.superhero-sci-fi
Production Companies: Nippon Animation
Network: BS-TBS
S1E1 - Introducing Eightman: How I, 8th Man, Came to be.
While pursuing a vicious pistol-wielding robber, Detective Hachiro Azuma, a skilled detective with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division, falls into an enemy trap and suffers mortal injuries. He is treated by the mysterious scientist Dr. Tani and awakens once again. However, his body is no longer usable, and he is reborn as a robot, replicating his memories and personality from his previous life. He is reborn as "Eight Man," a super robot equipped with a miniature nuclear reactor hidden in his chest and possessing numerous supernatural powers.
Nov. 7, 1963, midnight
S1E2 - Icefinger The Executioner
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Nov. 14, 1963, midnight
S1E3 - The Cruel Clown
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Nov. 21, 1963, midnight
S1E4 - The Elevator Trap
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Nov. 28, 1963, midnight
S1E5 - Dr Sinister and the Black Fog Bank Gang
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Dec. 5, 1963, midnight
S1E6 - Goldshrinker and the Numbers Gang
Gold thefts are occurring frequently. The only clue is the constant "whoosh, whoosh, whoosh" sound heard at the crime scenes. While the police are puzzling over the Golden Gang, a young girl visits the Azuma Detective Agency. What is the true nature of the mysterious noises coming from the Golden Gang's hideout?
Dec. 12, 1963, midnight
S1E7 - The Silent Jets
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Dec. 19, 1963, midnight
S1E8 - Dr Spectra
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Dec. 26, 1963, midnight
S1E9 - The Light that Burned
A world-renowned international gang has reportedly infiltrated Japan. One day, while Eight Man was staking out its base, Dr. Mizusawa arrived, questioning Kito, the boss of the gang's foreign unit. What is her goal, claiming to have perfected a laser ray gun?
Jan. 2, 1964, midnight
S1E10 - Samantha 007
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Jan. 9, 1964, midnight
S1E11 - The Belligerent Bodyguard
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Jan. 16, 1964, midnight
S1E12 - Rascal Fish The Pirate Sub
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Jan. 23, 1964, midnight
S1E13 - Bat Master and His Robot Bats
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Jan. 30, 1964, midnight
S1E14 - The Racing Rockets
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Feb. 6, 1964, midnight
S1E15 - Misguided Machines
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Feb. 13, 1964, midnight
S1E16 - The Gold Beetle Of Orientia
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Feb. 20, 1964, midnight
S1E17 - Episode 17
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Feb. 27, 1964, midnight
S1E18 - Baron Stormy
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March 5, 1964, midnight
S1E19 - Episode 19
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March 12, 1964, midnight
S1E20 - Misguided Machines
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March 19, 1964, midnight
S1E21 - Pounce The Robot Tiger
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March 26, 1964, midnight
S1E22 - The Threat of Disaster
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April 2, 1964, midnight
S1E23 - Episode 23
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April 9, 1964, midnight
S1E24 - Episode 24
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April 16, 1964, midnight
S1E25 - The Electronic Tyrant
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April 23, 1964, midnight
S1E26 - Countdown To Zero
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April 30, 1964, midnight
S1E27 - The Monsterous Eeler
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May 7, 1964, midnight
S1E28 - Evil Jaw and The Devil Germs
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May 14, 1964, midnight
S1E29 - The Passenger Rocket Adventure
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May 21, 1964, midnight
S1E30 - The Armored Man
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May 28, 1964, midnight
S1E31 - The Artificial Life: Valcoun
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June 4, 1964, midnight
S1E32 - The Solar Satellite
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June 11, 1964, midnight
S1E33 - Episode 33
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June 18, 1964, midnight
S1E34 - The Battle Of The Brothers
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June 25, 1964, midnight
S1E35 - The Freezing Ray
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July 2, 1964, midnight
S1E36 - Episode 36
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July 9, 1964, midnight
S1E37 - 7 Days of Terror
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July 16, 1964, midnight
S1E38 - The Atomic Ghost
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July 23, 1964, midnight
S1E39 - The Electronic Phantoms
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July 30, 1964, midnight
S1E40 - Intercrimes Invincible Robot
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Aug. 6, 1964, midnight
S1E41 - Target 8th Man!
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Aug. 13, 1964, midnight
S1E42 - Attack Of The Horrible Honey Bees
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Aug. 20, 1964, midnight
S1E43 - The Nuclear Witch
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Sept. 3, 1964, midnight
S1E44 - The Thundermaker
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Sept. 10, 1964, midnight
S1E45 - Episode 45
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Sept. 17, 1964, midnight
S1E46 - The Monster Bird
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Oct. 1, 1964, midnight
S1E47 - Episode 47
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Oct. 8, 1964, midnight
S1E48 - The Menace From Outer Space
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Oct. 15, 1964, midnight
S1E49 - Episode 49
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Oct. 29, 1964, midnight
S1E50 - Living Statue
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Nov. 5, 1964, midnight
S1E51 - The Terrible Imitation People
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Nov. 12, 1964, midnight
S1E52 - The Savage Fish
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Nov. 19, 1964, midnight
S1E53 - Episode 53
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Dec. 3, 1964, midnight
S1E54 - Episode 54
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Dec. 10, 1964, midnight
S1E55 - Episode 55
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Dec. 17, 1964, midnight
S1E56 - Episode 56
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Dec. 24, 1964, midnight
Network: BS-TBS
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 1344 min.
Released: Nov. 7, 1963
Last Air Date: Dec. 24, 1964, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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