The popular villain/antihero from the classic "Kikaider" TV series stars in his own movie, as a dark defender in a post-apocalyptic future.The popular villain/antihero from the classic "Kikaider" TV series stars in his own movie, as a dark defender in a post-apocalyptic future.The popular villain/antihero from the classic "Kikaider" TV series stars in his own movie, as a dark defender in a post-apocalyptic future.
Kiyohiko Inoue
- Kiyo
- (as Kiyokazu Inoue in English)
Andrew Smith
- Andy
- (as Andy Smith)
Rauf Ahmed
- Rauf
- (as Lough Armid)
Ed Sardi
- Checkpoint Official
- (as Ed Thirdy)
Riichi Seike
- Commander of Heavy Armored Soldier
- (as Toshikazu Seike in English)
Namihei Koshige
- Burglars
- (as Kazuhiro Yokoyama)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Featured review
This movie is a must see for any fan of "Tonkatsu" (Reflective to real life) style cinema as well as Science-fiction/action. Comparitively this movie is an unsung classic in "Tonkatsu" it has such compelling elements similar to work from Kurosawa's "Ran" and "Rashomon".As some would complain that this film is not a visual masterpiece, I would in turn ask them how much of it they have seen. There are very dynamic characters and excellent plot formation and culmination. The storyline is a very insightful view on humanity and socio-economic divisions and struggles therein. While touching these points and making an impact at doing so, the movie's elements of action and drama are of such quality that anyone can enjoy the film without struggling to get it's deeper meaning. Missing this film is an injustice to anyone who enjoys science-fiction, action, drama, and intriguing storyline. Enjoy this excellent film.
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Did you know
- TriviaMechanical Violator Hakaider was one of the films that were featured in the 1995 Toei Super Hero Fair, alongside Choriki Sentai Ohranger and Juukou B-Fighter.
- Crazy creditsIn the DIrector's Cut, after the Toei logo appears, the camera pans left to the abandoned prison, leading into the prologue.
The theatrical film has the Toei logo appear normally and fade out.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Equilibrium (2002)
- SoundtracksWild Side
Performed by MODE
Lyrics by Makoto Asakura
Compsoed & Arranged by Daisuke Asakura
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Mechanical Violator Hakaider
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- Runtime1 hour 17 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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