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An affectionate homage to the heyday of Japan’s tokusatsu superhero TV shows, directed by Takashi Miike (Audition, 13 Assassins) and written by Kankuro Kudo (Go, Ping Pong), Zebraman stars the legendary Show Aikawa as Shinichi, a teacher facing a midlife crisis, as his family collapses around him. To escape from the bitter reality of his daily he existence, Shinichi takes to secretly dressing up as Zebraman, the eponymous hero of an obscure 1970s TV series from when he was a kid that was cancelled after just seven episodes. Meanwhile, as his life collapses around him, aliens are at large and readying themselves to take over planet Earth. Can Shinichi overcome his lack of confidence to channel his childhood fantasies into saving the world? LIMITED EDITION FEATURES: NUMBERED OBI STRIP [2500] OOKLET WITH NOTES BY MARK PLAYER SPECIAL FEATURES: High-Definition Blu-Ray Presentation In 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio Original Japanese Stereo And 5.1 Surround Sound Audio Tracks Optional English Dub Stereo And 5.1 Surround Sound Audio Tracks Brand New Filmed Introduction By Tom Mes “Making Of” Documentary Deleted Scenes Zebraman Premiere Archive Interview With Takashi Miike Archive Interview With Show Aikawa 1978 Tv Series Trailer Zebraman Theme Song Theatrical Trailer Tv Spot Stills Gallery Booklet Essay By Mark Player TECHNICAL SPECS: Region: B Picture: 1.78:1 Audio: Stereo & 5.1 Surround Sound Language: Japanese Subtitles: English Runtime: 115
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Zebraman (2004)
115 min
A down-and-out schoolteacher receives the calling to become the real life personification of an old television superhero, Zebraman.