Spider-Man (スパイダーマン) - Japanese TV Series | Episode 12 (English Subtitles)br 📅 Originally Aired: August 2, 1978br 🎬 Episode Title: "Becoming Splendid: To the Murderous Machine of Transformation"br "Karei Naru Satsujin Mashīn e no Henshin" (華麗なる殺人マシーンへの変身)br ✍️ Written by: Shōzō Uehara br 🎥 Directed by: Kōichi Takemoto br br About the Series: -br The 1978 Spider-Man (スパイダーマン, Supaidāman) is an action-packed Japanese superhero TV series produced by Toei Company. It ran for 41 episodes plus a mini-movie from May 17, 1978, to March 14, 1979. Loosely inspired by the original Marvel character, this version introduces Takuya Yamashiro as Spider-Man, retaining the iconic costume and powers but with a unique origin story.br br With fast-paced action, spectacular effects, and groundbreaking stunt work, this series was ahead of its time and remains a cult classic.br br Castbr 🕷 Shinji Tōdō as Takuya Yamashiro Spider-Manbr 📸 Rika Miura as Hitomi Sakumabr 🏡 Izumi Ōyama as Shinko Yamashirobr 👦 Yoshiharu Yabuki as Takuji Yamashirobr 👿 Mitsuo Andō as Professor Monsterbr ⚔️ Yukie Kagawa as Amazonessbr 👨‍🚀 Toshiaki Nishizawa as Gariabr 🧑‍🔬 Fuyuki Murakami as Dr.