Akumaizer 3

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title: "Akumaizer 3" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["1975-japanese-television-series-debuts", "1976-japanese-television-series-endings", "1970s-science-fiction-television-series", "shotaro-ishinomori", "toei-tokusatsu", "tokusatsu-television-series", "tv-asahi-original-programming", "transforming-heroes"] topic_path: "geography/japan" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akumaizer_3" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

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FieldValue
image
genreTokusatsu
creatorShotaro Ishinomori
companyNET
Toei Company
writerShukei Nagasaka (head writer)
directorAtsuo Okunaka
starringJirō Chiba
voicesMakio Inoue
Kōji Yada
Jōji Yanami
narratedNobuo Tanaka
theme_music_composerMichiaki Watanabe
opentheme"Victory! Akumaizer 3" by Ichirou Mizuki and Koorogi '73
endtheme"Forward, Zeiderbeck!" by Ichirou Mizuki and Koorogi '73
composerMichiaki Watanabe
countryJapan
languageJapanese
num_seasons
num_episodes38
channelANN (NET)
first_aired
last_aired
relatedChoujin Bibyun
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| image = | caption = | alt_name = | genre = Tokusatsu | creator = Shotaro Ishinomori | company = NET Toei Company | developer = | writer = Shukei Nagasaka (head writer) | director = Atsuo Okunaka | creative_director = | starring = Jirō Chiba | voices = Makio Inoue Kōji Yada Jōji Yanami | narrated = Nobuo Tanaka | theme_music_composer = Michiaki Watanabe | opentheme = "Victory! Akumaizer 3" by Ichirou Mizuki and Koorogi '73 | endtheme = "Forward, Zeiderbeck!" by Ichirou Mizuki and Koorogi '73 | composer = Michiaki Watanabe | country = Japan | language = Japanese | num_seasons = | num_episodes = 38 | list_episodes = | executive_producer = | producer = | editor = | location = | cinematography = | camera = | runtime = | channel = ANN (NET) | first_aired = | last_aired = | related = Choujin Bibyun Akumaizer 3 is a Japanese science fiction tokusatsu television series, created by Shotaro Ishinomori and produced by Toei Company. The series premiered on Tuesday October 7, 1975, at 7:30, and ran for 38 episodes in that timeslot on NET, now known as TV Asahi. The series remains obscure outside Japan, but was popular and renowned in its home country. The series was followed by a sequel called Chojin Bibyun which used rejected designs from the Kamen Rider series as its hero designs.

Production

The program frequently alludes to the famous Alexandre Dumas, père novel The Three Musketeers.

Due to the inhuman nature of the main characters, the primary protagonists and antagonists were portrayed exclusively by stuntmen, with only their voices being portrayed by professional actors. Because of this, an unusual number of well-known voice actors star in the series, as the voices of the main characters. Makio Inoue portrays Xavitan., Kōji Yada plays Evil, and Jōji Yanami provides Gabra's gravelly intonation.

Plot summary

The program follows the adventures of three mutant superhero-refugees from the "Akuma Clan" ("Devil Clan", in English), a vast empire that exists below the surface of the Earth, and their efforts to stop the Akumas from attacking the surface world. The three warriors are Xavitan, a half-demon swordsman, Evil, a somewhat vain and foppish sharpshooter, and Gabra, a slow- and dim-witted strongman. Together, they make up the superheroic team of the show's title. At the end of the series, the heroes' bodies are destroyed, but their souls survive to be reincarnated in the direct sequel to the show, Choujin Bibyun

Characters

Akumaizer 3

  • Xavitan: A fencer who actually the son of an Akuma male and a human female. As a result, Xavitan leaves the Akuma Clan to defend the humans from them. Other using his Xarado blade, Xavitan can use his Xavitan Nova shoulder cannons. Though posing as Ippei, he later assumes the form of Takeshi Nagumo and works under him.
  • Evil: Member of the Discipline group sent after Xavitan. Though he captures him, Xavitan saves his life as he never killed anyone. As a result, Evil joins Xavitan. Other than his Elado blade, Evil also uses the Jo Gun and can execute the Evil Finish attack.
  • Gabra: A water demon who was a member of the Discipline group sent after Xavitan. Though he loses against his target, Xavitan spares him and later saves his live. This prompts Gabra to join Xavitan. Armed with the Garado sword and Denball and chain, Gabra can remove his muscle restraints to fight at full power. He can also transform into the ostrich like Gabracho bird.

Totou Times

  • Jun
  • Ippei Shima
  • Mitsuhiko

Allies

  • Darunia
  • Demon Peace Party
    • Basugaru
    • NaameNaameda
    • Nobera
    • Nobera Jr

Akuma Clan

The Akuma Clan are a race of magical cyborgs who live deep within the earth, plot to invade the surface world.

  • Mezalord: The Akuma Clan's leader

Episodes

  1. Why? Xavitan's Rebellion
  2. Why Did She Die?! Xavitan's Mother
  3. Why?! Gabra's Disappearance
  4. Why?! Evil's Treachery
  5. Why?! Xavitan's Refusal To Fight
  6. Why?! Gabra's Big Comeback
  7. Why?! The Hundred Degrees Below Zero Revenge
  8. Why?! Xavitan Is Captured By Children
  9. Why?! Gabra The Enemy
  10. Why?! Darunia's Crisis
  11. Why?! Evil and the Child
  12. Why?! Blinded Xavitan
  13. Why?! Xavitan Impersonated
  14. Why?! Ippei's Double
  15. Why?! Ippei The Tengu
  16. Why?! Secret of the Red Umbrella
  17. Why?! The Other Xavitan
  18. Why?! Target: Evil
  19. Why?! Xavitan's Five Secrets
  20. Why?! Xavitan's Secret Power
  21. Why?! Tokyo Encased In Ice!
  22. Why?! The Fake Genius Project
  23. Why?! Magic Powers Have No Effect
  24. Why?! The Overprotective Nobera Family
  25. Why?! Gabra's Transformation Into A Bird
  26. Why?! The Dancing Gabra Cho
  27. Why?! Xavitan Has Been Blown Away
  28. Why?! The Deadly Tengu Manipulation
  29. Why?! Xavitan's Judgement
  30. Why?! The Mystery of the Sleeping Beauty
  31. Why?! The Challenge From Hell
  32. Why?! The Akuma Fugitive
  33. Why?! Xavitan In Hot Water
  34. Why?! 2 + 3 Is The Magic Number
  35. Why?! The Human Robots
  36. Why?! Gabra Cho Is Swallowed Up
  37. Why?! The Akuma Clan's All Out Attack
  38. Why?! The Time Capsule

Songs

;Opening theme

;Ending Theme

  • Susume Zaidabekku
    • Lyrics: Saburo Hatte
    • Composition & Arrangement: Chumei Watanabe
    • Artist: Ichirô Mizuki and Koorogi '73

Merchandise

The series was released on Region 2 DVD in October 2005. In December of the same year, a boxed set of action figures of slightly redesigned versions of the three characters was released as part of Bandai's Super Imaginative Chogokin series. Many toys and action figures have been released in connection with the series.

Cultural influence

While Akumaizer 3 has not achieved the fame or international recognition of its tokusatsu contemporaries like Kamen Rider (also created by Ishinomori) or Ultraman, it is not without cultural resonance. In the 2007 anime, Lucky Star, in which the characters sing popular songs karaoke-style, over the end credits, the character Konata sings the series' theme song in the second episode. Additionally, the main antagonists of the film Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Wizard & Fourze: Movie War Ultimatum, the Akumaizer, are directly inspired by the heroes of the original series.

References

Footnotes

References

  1. "According to S.I.C. Saga Vol. 2, the official name is "Xavitan", not Zabitan.".
  2. "According to S.I.C. Saga Vol. 2, the official name of the two is "Evil" and "Gabra".".
  3. [http://adg.invisionzone.com/lofiversion/index.php/t656.html ''Akumaizer 3''] {{Webarchive. link. (2009-05-19 at "Asian DVD Guide")
  4. [http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN932919 SIC ''Akumaizer 3''] at Hobby Links Japan.
  5. [http://www.pbase.com/kelvinphoto/sic31 A gallery of the ''Akumaizer 3'' figures]
  6. "Zinc Panic - Akumaizer 3".
  7. "''Lucky Star Ending Theme Collection''". [[Lantis (company).

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