Doteraman
1986
- Format
- TV
- Aired
- 1986
- Episodes
- 20
- Status
- Finished
- Genres
- Comedy · Science fiction
In a small town of Tokyo there lives a middle-aged man, Suzuki, who spends commonplace days conducting a small business. He is ambitious to become such a celebrity as to appear on the cover page of a popular magazine.
One day he happens to discover a mysterious entrance that leads to an alien space. Through it he reaches the world of goblins and attaches control devices to goblins there to make them act at his free command. Capitalizing on those zombies, he grows outrageous and notoriously sets his hand to evil things. Meanwhile two witty pupils, Hajime and his girl friend Mariko, come across a strange alien detective who presents them with Doteraman garments. Wearing those garments, they transform themselves into Doteraman and Doterapink with supernatural strength. Then they challenge the wicked ruler and successfully liberate the poor goblins. They continue to fight in the cause of justice creating excitement and entertainment full of pleasure.
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Doteraman was produced by Ashi Productions and aired in 1986 as part of a trend in Japanese television to adapt the popular 'Doteraman' character—a comedic superhero rooted in traditional Japanese attire—into an animated format. The show follows the protagonist, Ichiro, who transforms into a hero wearing a 'dotera,' a thick, padded kimono, to protect the city from various whimsical threats. The production reflects the mid-1980s interest in blending slapstick humor with classic sentai or heroic tropes.
The character design was heavily influenced by the visual aesthetic of the era’s manga adaptations, emphasizing expressive, cartoonish features intended to appeal to younger audiences. Created as a lighthearted counterpoint to the more serious mecha or action anime dominating the decade, the series aimed for a family-friendly tone. While it remains a cult curiosity today, the series is noted for its idiosyncratic visual style and its role as a representative example of 1980s experimental children's programming.
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