Japan Synopsis
スパイダーマン
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. No, it's not the Spiderman most fans are used to, but it's fun, frantic and FREE.
The 1977–1979 Japan Window
52 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Spider-Man sits at position #17.
Other Titles From Toei Company
Also On TV Tokyo
Other series that aired on TV Tokyo.
The 1970s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1970s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Spider-Man premiered. 197 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,751 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (62nd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.3 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Action & Adventure productions specifically: #501 of 743 (top 67%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | United States of America, Japan |
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Toei Company, Marvel Entertainment |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 41 |
| Release Date | May 17, 1978 |
Questions Answered
Who created Spider-Man?
Spider-Man was created by Susumu Takaku, Shozo Uehara.
When did Spider-Man end?
Spider-Man finished its run with its final episode airing on March 14, 1979.
Where did Spider-Man air?
Spider-Man aired on TV Tokyo, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.