The original story for 8th Man was based on an original story written by Japanese science fiction writer ”Kazumasa Hirai”. Kazumasa Hirai was the author of the original manga that was published in a magazine for boys, and the cartoonist was Jiro Kuwata, who drew the manga, which was then adapted into this animated TV version. The original manga was serialized in a children's manga magazine for children in the 1960s in Japan, and the animation was created for children. But the author was a popular science fiction writer, and the original story was based on a hard science fiction content without cutting any corners, which was suitable for adults and could be appreciated by them. This is also the reason why 8thMan was so popular in Japan in the 1960s, transcending generations. This animation was also faithful to Kazumasa Hirai's original story, so it can still be appreciated around the world today. The most famous work of "Kazumasa Hirai's" was his life's work "Shin genma Taisen" (Truth History of The Great War Against the Phantom Devil ) which has a circulation of more than 5 million copies in Japan at that time.
@@MatthewTheWolf2029 Where did you grow up watching 8th Man? I watched in in New York on Channel 11 from 1965 to 1969. A few of the English dubs are from my reel to reel audio recordings I made back then. Since we didn't have the luxury of video cassette machines in those days, I drew upwards to 200 pictures on paper of each of the scenes of each episode and "watched" the show that way.
That's amazing. In my case, I didn't see this show in my youth. In fact, my first exposure to 8-Man was through the 1993 OVA "8-Man After". And it wasn't until the digital age when I got to watch all episodes of the original show. And having seen all 56 episodes (plus the ones that were never dubbed), this show gave me a deeper sense of appreciation for 8-Man.
@@MatthewTheWolf2029 Wow! I thought you were from my generation! Good to know you have an appreciation of this classic anime series. Most your age today unfortunately don't.
I’m not sure how I feel about Tobor and Prof. Genius giving Jenny a hypno-lobotomy. You’d think Tobor would remember how violated he felt when Genius played God with his mind.
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The original story for 8th Man was based on an original story written by Japanese science fiction writer ”Kazumasa Hirai”.
Kazumasa Hirai was the author of the original manga that was published in a magazine for boys, and the cartoonist was Jiro Kuwata, who drew the manga, which was then adapted into this animated TV version.
The original manga was serialized in a children's manga magazine for children in the 1960s in Japan, and the animation was created for children.
But the author was a popular science fiction writer, and the original story was based on a hard science fiction content without cutting any corners, which was suitable for adults and could be appreciated by them.
This is also the reason why 8thMan was so popular in Japan in the 1960s, transcending generations.
This animation was also faithful to Kazumasa Hirai's original story, so it can still be appreciated around the world today.
The most famous work of "Kazumasa Hirai's" was his life's work "Shin genma Taisen" (Truth History of The Great War Against the Phantom Devil ) which has a circulation of more than 5 million copies in Japan at that time.
Jupiter is one of 8-Man's greatest rivals!
By far, one of the best episodes of the show.
Agree with you here....but Battle of the Brothers, The Nuclear Witch, Countdown to Zero, The Living Statue and Seven Days of Terror are also classic
Oh without a doubt! Those are solid episodes which I also rate highly for their material.
@@MatthewTheWolf2029 Where did you grow up watching 8th Man? I watched in in New York on Channel 11 from 1965 to 1969. A few of the English dubs are from my reel to reel audio recordings I made back then. Since we didn't have the luxury of video cassette machines in those days, I drew upwards to 200 pictures on paper of each of the scenes of each episode and "watched" the show that way.
That's amazing. In my case, I didn't see this show in my youth. In fact, my first exposure to 8-Man was through the 1993 OVA "8-Man After". And it wasn't until the digital age when I got to watch all episodes of the original show. And having seen all 56 episodes (plus the ones that were never dubbed), this show gave me a deeper sense of appreciation for 8-Man.
@@MatthewTheWolf2029 Wow! I thought you were from my generation! Good to know you have an appreciation of this classic anime series. Most your age today unfortunately don't.
For some reason I remember him as 008 man. Could a sword that was the cartoons title.
I’m not sure how I feel about Tobor and Prof. Genius giving Jenny a hypno-lobotomy. You’d think Tobor would remember how violated he felt when Genius played God with his mind.
Thinking too much like this will take away the impact of the episode :)
Original English Title.... "Intercrime's Invincible Robot"
That horrible exposure of "8th Man's"secret was instigated by our robotic super heroe's arch foe"Dr.Spectra".