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Violent Spirit Darbarbo

**Violent Spirit Darbarbo** (ダーバーボ, *Dābābo*?) is a humanoid rocket silo. He has missile launchers on his chest and shoulders. In Episode 8, he trains with the other members of the Empire. In Episode 9, he and Bulchek interfere in Hedogross' battle by firing on him and Metalder. In Episode 10, he destroys Rhapsody after the violinist fails to destroy Metalder. He appears in Episode 11 during the hunt for Bigwayne and again in Episode 19 as backup to Chuubo. In episode 20, he acted as controller of the artillery robot and is used by Metalder to destroy it shortly thereafter. He gets rebuilt and appears in Episode 23, during the Four Army Relay Race. In Episode 24 he helps even the odds during Metalder's clash with Galador. In episode 37, he is destroyed by the second volley fired by Metalder, after the Ghost Bank had collapsed.

## See Also

* Ballistix - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
Time Limit

## Production Information

"***Time Limit***" (タイムリミット, *Taimu Rimitto*?) is the ending theme of *Choujinki Metalder*.

* Lyrics: James Miki (ジェームス三木, *Jēmusu Miki*?)
* Composition: Takashi Miki (三木 たかし, *Miki Takashi*?)
* Arrangement: Kōhei Tanaka
* Artist: Ichirou Mizuki, Koorogi '73

## Romanized Lyrics

Mawase mawase chikyuu wo mawase
Konpyuutaa ni tenshi wa yadoru
"Let's charge"
Shiawase wo hirogeru aitemu de
Yume to kibou no enerugii

Tomero tomero chikyuu wo tomero
Konpyuutaa ni akuma wa yadoru
"Let's charge"
Nikushimi wo motarasu suteeji ni
Kuroi yabou no enerugii

Rekishi wo tsunagu no ka Piriodo utsu no ka
Taimu rimitto Taimu rimitto
Taimu rimitto wa chikai
Taimu rimitto Taimu rimitto
Taimu rimitto wa chikai

Tsubasa tsubasa heiwa no tsubasa
Konpyuutaa ni tenshi wa yadoru
"Let's charge"
Yasuragi wo ataeru imeeji de
Ai to jiyuu no mekanikku

Kowase kowase heiwa wo kowase
Konpyuutaa ni akuma wa yadoru
"Let's charge"
Zetsubou wo motarasu opereeshon
Yami to hametsu no mekanikku

Rekishi wo tsunagu no ka Piriodo utsu no ka
Taimu rimitto Taimu rimitto
Taimu rimitto wa chikai
Taimu rimitto Taimu rimitto
Taimu rimitto wa chikai

Taimu rimitto Taimu rimitto
Taimu rimitto wa chikai
Taimu rimitto Taimu rimitto
Taimu rimitto wa chikai

Turn, Turn, Make The Earth Spin Around
An angel has entered in the computer
"Let's charge"
Holding an item that spreads happiness
That's the energy of dreams and hope

Stop, Stop, Make The Earth Stop
A devil has entered in the computer
"Let's charge"
This stage that brings hatred
Is full with the energy of darkness

Can you put this somewhere in the story?
Can you connect it with some period?
Time Limit      Time Limit
The Time Limit is near
Time Limit      Time Limit
The Time Limit is near

Trembling, trembling, trembling the wings of peace
An angel has entered in the computer
"Let's charge"
They bring an image of peace
With their mechanic of love and freedom

Destroying, destroying, destroying our peace
A devil has entered in the computer
"Let's charge"
Their operation is despair and destruction
With their mechanic of doom and darkness

This period in history will be forever changed
Time Limit      Time Lime
Within this time limit, I will make a vow
Time Limit     Time Limit
Within this time limit, I will make a vow

Time Limit     Time Limit
Within this time limit, i will make a vow
Time Limit     Time Limit
Within this time limit, i will make a vow
Virginia Cheetah

Virginia Cheetah is the Deceased character in Toontastic Wiki.

## Character Infobox

### Family

Jimmy Cheetah (daughter)

Granny Cheetah (granddaughter)

Grandpa Cheetah (grandson in law)

Mrs Cheetah (great-granddaughter)

Mr. Cheetah (great-grandson in law)

Franny (great-great-granddaughter)

Carol Cheetah (great-great-granddaughter)

Cameron Cheetah (great-great-grandson)

Chase (great-great-grandson)

### Age

89 (Toontastic)

90 (Virginia Cheetah's Birthday)
Victorious Saint Geldring

**Victorious Saint Geldring** (ゲルドリング, *Gerudoringu*?) is a green muscular beast with a skull-like head encased in a clear egg-shaped dome that resembles a mutant turtle. Geldring's other abilities include teleportation, shooting toxic foam out of his fingers, turning into slime, producing electricity from his hands, breathing fire and releasing vine-like appendages and acid from his mouth. He has the most opportunities to battle Metalder personally, but fails. His personality is dirty, treacherous, envious, cowardly, and accommodating. He frequently criticizes the other armies and often takes credit for work accomplished by his fellow mutants. In Episode 9, he teases and taunts Hedogross for his love of Wisdom and soon prompts the other mutants to do the same. In Episode 15, despite Hedogross Jr. fitting into his rank, he does not want the young mutant to represent the Monster Army. In Episode 32, he learns of a rare plant which enhances those who consume it with great power. He puts this newfound strength to use against Metalder, but does not realize the effect is temporary. He is presumably destroyed after this fight, by Metalder, when Metalder uses his Laser Arm. In this battle, Geldring reveals the ability to blast lasers from his eyes as well as breathe fire. Geldring resurfaces in Episode 35, He has an Ability to Sprout Smaller Tentacles on his face to go iniside and Jammed Metalders Internal Systems however, to battle alongside Bankora and is finally destroyed in this match, again by Metalder's Laser Arm attack, turning into a puddle of slime.

## See Also

* Toxoid - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
Decide the Goal! The Flaming Duel with the Tag Brothers

*Choujinki Metalder, Episode 7*

**Decide the Goal! The Tag Brothers and the Duel of Flames** (ゴールを決めろ! タグ兄弟との炎の決闘, *Gōru wo Kimeru! Tagu Kyodai tono Honō Kettō*?) is the seventh episode of *Choujinki Metalder*.

## Synopsis

Tsurugi becomes a kid's soccer coach to discover the meaning of brotherhood as he becomes targeted by a brotherly duo of the Armor Corp.

## DVD Releases

 File:Metalder 1.jpg
*Choujinki Metalder* Volume 1 features episodes 1-11.

## See Also

* Oh Brother - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*. (fight footage and story)
Isshun no Chance

## Themes

**Accompanying:**

* Lyrics: Toshihide Shibuya
* Composition: Masahisa Takeichi
* Arrangement: Youichi Takahashi
* Singer: Ichiro Mizuki

## Romanized Lyrics

Supaaku suru enerugii
Niramiau futatsu no kage
Haritsumeta jikan no naka
Isshun no chansu otoko wa nerau

Amai nasake yo Kokoro de tomare
Warui yatsu nara maffutatsu
Nagareru namida wa nai keredo
Seigi no omoi dare yori atsui

Aku aru kagiri otoko wa mukau
Hatenai tatakai
Sore ga, sore ga shukumei na n' da

[Instrumental]

Baaningu faiyaa
Migamaeru futatsu no kage
Iki wo nomu kinchou no naka
Isshun no chansu otoko wa nerau

Yasashii omoi yo Kokoro de tomare
Warui yatsu-ra wa mondou muyou
Nagareru namida wa nai keredo
Seigi no omoi dare yori atsui

Waga mi tsukiru made otoko wa mukau
Kodoku na tatakai
Sore ga, sore ga ikizama na no sa

Amai nasake yo Kokoro de tomare
Warui yatsu nara maffutatsu
Nagareru namida wa nai keredo
Seigi no omoi dare yori atsui

Aku aru kagiri otoko wa mukau
Hatenai tatakai
Sore ga, sore ga shukumei na n' da

As time goes on
The energy between the two shadows
Begins to spark
I am the type of man that takes aim at this instant chance

With my kind heart I will put a stop to them
I will split their evil right down the middle
Though these tears are still flowing
This feeling of justice is still burning within me

I am the type of man that will face evil
I will finish this fight
This is, this is my destiny

[Instrumental]

Burning fire
When I stand up, I cast two shadows
Taking a breath, I swallow my nervousness
I am the type of man that takes aim at this instant chance

With my gentle feelings I will stop
These evil people and their plans
Though these tears are still flowing
This feelings of justice is still burning

I am the type of man that will never tire
I will continue fight this lonely battle
This is, this is my way of life

With my kind heart I will put a stop to them
I will split their evil right down the middle
Though these tears are still flowing
This feeling of justice is still burning within me

I am the type of man that will face evil
I will finish this fight
This is, this is my destiny
Violent Spirit Top Gunder

**Violent Spirit Top Gunder** (トップガンダー, *Toppu Gandā*?) is a soldier who initially serves the Robotic Warrior Army armed with a builtin radar, a sniper rifle, uses a motorcycle, and has a reinforced left arm. Top Gunder is a lone gunman in black tights and a single red-eye who believes in fair play. He was built after the manga character Golgo 13. Though he originally intended to kill Metalder in a one-on-one fight, Top Gunder later gained respect for Metalder and became close allies with him. In Episode 33, a fake robotic Top Gunder was created to bait Metalder into a rescue, as the real Top Gunder had been captured by the armies of God Neros. The fake robot attacked Metalder shortly after being rescued, only to be shot and destroyed by the real Top Gunder when Crosslander exposed the deception. Also, in Episode 33, Top Gunder revealed that he, like Zargen, was capable of dreaming. He helped Metalder to bring down the Ghost Bank in Episodes 35-37, only to be killed by God Neros, who was in Coolgin's old armor.

## Behind the scenes

As suggested by the design of the titular hero, *Choujinki Metalder* is homage to the Shotaro Ishinomori tokusatsu series, *Android Kikaider*, Top Gunder could be thought of as Metalder's version of Hakaider, Kikaider's rival and anti-hero.

## Trivia

* In the French dub of *Metalder*, his name was changed to Foudroyor.

## See Also

* Tyler Steele - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
* Fake Dark Heart - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
* Transformatron
The Sorrowful Story of the Stray Dog

*Choujinki Metalder, Episode 29*

**The Sorrowful Story of the Stray Dog** (ある哀しいのら犬の物語, *Aru Kanashimi Norainu no Monogatari*?) is the twenty-ninth episode of *Choujinki Metalder*.

## Synopsis

A stray dog who befriends Metalder is taken away to be mutated into the latest member of Neros' Monster Army.

## Trivia

* this aired alongside *Kamen Rider BlackFile:Icon-crosswiki.png* episode 5, *Run Through the Maze, KohtaroFile:Icon-crosswiki.png*.

## DVD Releases

 File:Metalder 3.jpg
*Choujinki Metalder* Volume 3 features episodes 23-34.

## See Also

* Dogmatic Change - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*. (fight footage and story)
Brave General Megadron

**Brave General Megadron** (メガドロン, *Megadoron*?) is a humanoid tank robot with a circular head flanked by twin shoulder cannons. He also has cannons for fingers. He appears during the hunt for Bigwayne in Episode 11 as well as assisting Chuubo in Episode 19. In Episode 20, after the weapons test, he formulates the plan to use the Armament Army's prototype machine against Metalder. He appears during the Four Army Relay Race in Episode 23, and again in Episode 24 helping to blast Metalder during his fight with Galador. He is destroyed alongside Bulchek in Episode 37.

## See Also

* Tankatron - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
Great Collapse! Neroz Empire

*Choujinki Metalder, Episode 37*

**Great Collapse! Neroz Empire** (大崩壊! ネロス帝国, *Daihōkai! Nerosu Teikoku*?) is the thirty-seventh episode of *Choujinki Metalder*. This episode marks the death of Metalder's ally and former Robotic Warrior Army Top Gunder.

## Synopsis

Metalder and Topgunder head to the headquarters of the Ghost Bank in order to bring an end to the threat of Emperor Neroz and his armies once and for all!

## Trivia

* this aired alongside *Kamen Rider BlackFile:Icon-crosswiki.png* episode 13, *Mama's the Monster Raising OfficialFile:Icon-crosswiki.png*.

## DVD Releases

 File:Metalder 4.jpg
*Choujinki Metalder* Volume 4 features episodes 35-39.

## See Also

* Defending Dark Heart - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*. (Part 4, Top Gunder's death and fight footage)
* Quest for Power - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*. (Part 2, Chuubo fight footage)
* New Kids on the Planet - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*. (Dranger fight footage)
Big Counteroffense! The Robot Army's Showdown

*Choujinki Metalder, Episode 36*

**Big Counteroffense! The Robot Army's Showdown** (大反撃! 戦闘ロボット軍団, *Daihangeki! Sentō Robotto Gundan*?) is the thirty-sixth episode of *Choujinki Metalder*.

## Synopsis

Neroz hypnotizes Mai's father into destroying Metalder for him as Ryusei tries to save him and defeat the assault of the entire Robot Army!

## Trivia

* this aired alongside *Kamen Rider BlackFile:Icon-crosswiki.png* episode 12, *The Super Machine Legend is BornFile:Icon-crosswiki.png*.

## DVD Releases

 File:Metalder 4.jpg
*Choujinki Metalder* Volume 4 features episodes 35-39.

## See Also

* Defending Dark Heart - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*. (Part 4, fight footage)
Furious Fighter Jamune

**Furious Fighter Jamune** (ジャムネ , *Jamune*?) is a boxer with expensive upper body padding. In battle, he can launch his boxing glove-shaped fists at his opponents and is equipped with glove bombs. In Episode 8, he is Barlock's lackey, helping him retrieve the scientist hostage that the Neros Empire had taken. He appears in episode 14, falsely attacking Madonna so that Metalder would come to her rescue and fall into a trap, and sneaks an attack on Metalder later. He also appears alongside Chuubo in Episode 19. In Episode 21, he battles Metalder one-on-one. Metalder defeats him by discovering his weak spot in his legs and knees. Metalder defeats Jamune with his Metal Tornado move, which knocks Jamune into a lake and out of the battle. He was restored to full function in Episode 33, but was defeated by Top Gunder during an interrupted training exercise. In Episode 37, he was restored again and made his final appearance while searching the Kirihara building for Metalder and Top Gunder. He was destroyed for good by a fatal shot from Top Gunder.

## See Also

* Fistbot - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
Hammer Man Ben K Cries to the Love for a Hare

*Choujinki Metalder, Episode 3*

**Hammer Man Ben K Cries to the Love for a Hare** (野兎への愛にハンマー男ベンKが涙する, *Nousagi e no Ai ni Hanmā Otoko Ben Kei ga Namidasuru*?) is the third episode of *Choujinki Metalder*.

## Synopsis

As Tsurugi tries to gain further control of his mental functions and a search for friends, a warrior from the Armor Corp goes forth to target him.

## DVD Releases

 File:Metalder 1.jpg
*Choujinki Metalder* Volume 1 features episodes 1-11.

## See Also

* Grimlord's Challenge - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*. (Ben K fight footage)
Fierce Fighter Rhapsody

**Fierce Fighter Rhapsody** (ラプソディ, *Rapusodi*?) is a peaceful Musical Robot with a Stradivarius violin. However, when this robot is upgraded and plays his violin, Metalder's circuits go haywire and seem to paralyze his suit. Rhapsody was originally an unranked and friendly robot, like the repair robots, before being upgraded/promoted by the Emperor. He battles Tagsky and Tagsron in the Ghost Bank and wins the chance to fight Metalder. In the battle with the brothers, he breaks both their weapons. Fighting Metalders, he is struck by Metalder's Laser Arm attack, which seems to turn him back into a peaceful violinist. This doesn't last, as Darbarbo soon appears and blasts him, causing him to fall over and explode. Both Metalder and the Neros Empire remember his memory and musical talents. In Episode 19, it is revealed that he has been rebuilt and is no longer at Fierce Fighter status. He appears when a little girl becomes lost inside the Ghost Bank. He manages to protect her from the other robots and mutants by hiding her behind his cape until Chuubo discovers them together. He also plays the little girl a song for which she gives him a flower. After helping Metalder and Top Gunder rescue the girl, he leaves the Empire. Rhapsody has decided to stay good and is last seen working for what appears to be a carnival/boardwalk by entertaining patrons with his musical talents. He appears again in Episode 31, still working as a peaceful carnival entertainer. As a combatant he had reinforced armor, high jumping, rose dart bombs, and his violin could emit electric bolts.

## See Also

* Fiddlebot - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
Torpedo Agmis VS Navy Second Lieutenant Metalder

*Choujinki Metalder, Episode 4*

**Torpedo Agmis VS Navy Second Lieutenant Metalder** (魚雷アグミス対海軍少尉メタルダー, *Gyorai Agumisu Tai Kaigun Shōi Metarudā*?) is the fourth episode of *Choujinki Metalder*.

## Synopsis

Tsurugi researches more about Dr. Koga to find out more on who he is as multiple soldiers of God Neroz' army go forth to stop him.

## DVD Releases

 File:Metalder 1.jpg
*Choujinki Metalder* Volume 1 features episodes 1-11.

## See also

* The Dognapping - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
* Defending Dark Heart - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
Protect! The Secret Base

*Choujinki Metalder, Episode 30*

**Protect! The Secret Base** (守れ! 秘密基地, *Mamore! Himitsu Kichi*?) is the thirtieth episode of *Choujinki Metalder*.

## Synopsis

A boy who becomes lost in the woods becomes saved by Ryusei, all as Neros' Robot Corp searches for his base.

## Trivia

* this aired alongside *Kamen Rider BlackFile:Icon-crosswiki.png* episode 6, *The Secret Clairvoyance MysteryFile:Icon-crosswiki.png*.

## DVD Releases

 File:Metalder 3.jpg
*Choujinki Metalder* Volume 3 features episodes 23-34.

## See Also

* Three Strikes - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*. (fight footage & story)
Violent Spirit Agmis

**Violent Spirit Agmis** (アグミス, *Agumisu*?) is a humanoid torpedo robot. He is mobile and red and grey. He is armed with a spear gun he uses for underwater missions and can jump high into the air. In Episode 4, he self-destructs in an attempt to blow up Metalder on a boat. He was presumably rebuilt, as he appears briefly in Episode 11, during the hunt for Bigwayne. He takes over for Bulchek midway through the relay race in Episode 23, but has some difficulty, as he is better suited for water than land. He is destroyed with Darbarbo, in Metalder's second volley, after the Ghost Bank collapses in Episode 37.

## See Also

* Torpedobot - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
Brave General Tagsron

**Brave General Tasgron (タグスロン, *Taguron*?)** was the brother of Tagsky. Tagsky wears blue and black armor and is a master of the naginata as well as being equipped with a knife.

The Tag Brothers appear in battle in Episode 7 where they attack Metalder together. They demonstrate their combined attack to the Emperor on a repair robot outside the Ghost Bank, destroying it. They are defeated when Metalder tricks them into stabbing each other, causing them to retreat. In Episode 10, they appear again. This time they fight Rhapsody in the Ghost Bank and are non-fatally defeated when he breaks both of their weapons. These two appear in Episode 23, during the Four Army relay race.

Tagsron fights Metalder with the Shadow Light Fighters, in Episode 25, and is defeated by Metalder's Metal Tornado Move. Tagsky weeps at learning of his brother's defeat, and then seeks vengeance. Before he can do so, he is defeated after landing on a landmine in Episode 26. The two are shown wearing their armor in the background of the Ghost Bank during Episode 27. These warriors are either different than those seen before or perhaps this episode aired out of order.

## See Also

* Dice - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
Light Fighter Dedemos

Light Fighter **Dedemos** (デデモス, *Dedemosu*?) is an assistant of Crosslander alongside Goblit. Dedemos is blue with horns and uses a laser pistol and a grapple hook drill.

Dedemos and Goblit are seen in Episode 19, when they battle Metalder in the Ghost Bank. They appear again, alongside Jars and Gebaros in Episode 22. In Episode 23, these two both appeared in the Four Army relay race and in Episode 30, to help Galdos. In Episode 35, they appear one last time in battle with Geldring, assisting him, only to be destroyed together by Top Gunder.

## See Also

* Minotaurbot - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
Pedro Córdova

**Pedro Antonio Córdova Seix** (Jájar, 19 de febrero de 1941)

## Obra

### Novela

* *Volver* (FONAC Editores, 1974).
* *Niebla* (Ediciones del Tránsito, 1977).
* *Pabellón florido* (Ediciones del Tránsito, 1982).
* *La primera palabra* (Milanés Editores, 1984).
* *Fuga* (Editorial Faguari, 1990).
* *En lugar del tiempo* (Editorial Faguari, 1993).
* *Séptima* (Editorial Faguari, 1999).
* *La marcha* (Editorial Faguari, 2001).
* *Un puñado de polvo* (La Otra Película, 2007).
* *Otro día* (La Otra Película, 2011).
* Los sepulcros(Editorial Faguari, 2016).

### Cuento

* *Mirando hacia atrás* (FONAC Editores, 1974).
* *Juego libre* (Ediciones del Tránsito, 1980).
* *El paisaje* (Ediciones del Tránsito, 1981).
* *El cartero* (La Otra Película, 2004).
Brave General Galdos

**Brave General Galdos** (ガルドス, *Garudosu*?) is a robotic boxer with grey, floormat-like plating on his head, shoulders, and thighs. Galdos can discharge electricity through tentacles that sprout from his forehead. In episode 6, Metalder destroys him. He is rebuilt again, appearing in Episode 15, when he leads the initial attack on Metalder until Hedogross Jr. appears. He appears in Episode 23 during the Four Army Relay Race. In Episode 30, he leads the initial scheme. During this battle, Galdos reveals he can launch/detonate warheads from a special glove, blast electricity from the slot on his forehead, and blast energy from a clawed/rod-like device he conceals in his chest. He is destroyed in battle, during the same episode, by Metalder's Laser Arm attack.

## See Also

* Metalbot - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
Winners! Blazing JAC Guys

*Choujinki Metalder, Episode 26*

**Winners! Blazing JAC Guys** (ぶっちぎり! 炎のジャック野郎, *Bucchigiri! Honō no Jakku Yarō*?) is the twenty-sixth episode of *Choujinki Metalder*.

## Synopsis

With Hakko's life on the line, Tsurugi and the JAC squad must rush forth to save his life, determine an ally's trust, and defeat the plans of Victorious Saint Coolgin.

## Trivia

* this aired alongside *Kamen Rider BlackFile:Icon-crosswiki.png* episode 2, *Monster PartyFile:Icon-crosswiki.png*.

## DVD Releases

 File:Metalder 3.jpg
*Choujinki Metalder* Volume 3 features episodes 23-34.

## See Also

* Danger in the Deep - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*. (Dam footage and subplot)
* Who's King of the Mountain? - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*. (Metalder vs. Tagsky fight footage)
* The Old Switcheroo - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*. (Metalder vs. Coolgin fight footage)
Explosive Fighter Galador

**Explosive Fighter Galador** (ガラドー, *Garadō*?) is a ninja master of magic and equipped with dirty tricks including high jumping, wall crawling, explosive cards, shurikens, mouth flames, a naginata that can turn into a pair of knives, teleportation, and self-duplication. He also seems to be able to send Metalder into another dimension and throw/summon fire. In Episode 12, he battles Metalder one-on-one, bringing with him the Shadow Light Fighters. He also attacks Wisdom in that episode when she fails to defeat Metalder. In Episode 15, he is assigned by Coolgin to capture Wisdom. He appears in Episode 23, during the Four Army relay race. In Episode 24, he uses all his magical talents to fight Metalder, until he is defeated by Metalder's Laser Arm attack. Restored to full function, he appears in Episode 33, but loses to Top Gunder during an interrupted training exercise. He appears in Episode 37, his final appearance, after being restored, while searching the Kirihara building for Metalder and Top Gunder. He is destroyed for good by Metalder's Laser Arm.

## See Also

* Magician - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
Pursuit of the Brave! A Giant Rises in the Sky!!

*Choujinki Metalder, Episode 11*

**Pursuit of the Brave! A Giant Rises in the Sky!!** (勇者の追撃! 天空にそそりたつ巨人!!, *Yūsha no Tsuigeki! Tenkū ni Sosoritatsu Kyojin!!*?) is the eleventh episode of *Choujinki Metalder*.

## Synopsis

A retired member of the Robot Corp tries to escape from Neros' services, only to be drawn back in to protect others due to his betrayal.

## Trivia

* This is the only episode of *Metalder* to not feature the actors on screen.

## Error

* In the French dub, Lortail was erroneously dubbed as a male when Valsky is questioning his subordinates about the whereabouts of Bigwayne.

## DVD Releases

 File:Metalder 1.jpg
*Choujinki Metalder* Volume 1 features episodes 1-11.

## See Also

* The Virtual Spy - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*. (fight footage and story)
Great Counterattack! Wasteland of Love and Hatred

*Choujinki Metalder, Episode 38*

**Great Counterattack! Wasteland of Love and Hatred** (大逆襲! 愛と憎しみの荒野, *Daigyakushū! Ai to Nikushimi no Kōya*?) is the thirty-eighth episode of *Choujinki Metalder*.

## Synopsis

Seeking vengeance on Coolgin for the murder of Topgunder, Ryusei encounters another surviving general of the Neroz army seeking revenge while making a shocking revelation about the emperor's whereabouts!

## Trivia

* this aired alongside *Kamen Rider BlackFile:Icon-crosswiki.png* episode 13, *The Day Tuna DisappearedFile:Icon-crosswiki.png*.

## DVD Releases

 File:Metalder 4.jpg
*Choujinki Metalder* Volume 4 features episodes 35-39.

## See Also

* Race to the Rescue - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*. (fight footage and story)
Kimi no Seishun wa Kagayaite Iru ka?

## Themes

**Accompanying ED:**

"***Kimi no Seishun wa Kagayaite Iru ka?***" (君の青春は輝いているか, *"***Kimi no Seishun wa Kagayaite Iru ka?***"*? "Does Your Youth Shine?") is the opening theme of *Choujinki Metalder*.

* Lyrics: James Miki (ジェームス三木, *Jēmusu Miki*?)
* Composition: Takashi Miki (三木 たかし, *Miki Takashi*?)
* Arrangement: Kōhei Tanaka
* Artist: Isao Sasaki

## Lyrics

(parts in **bold** indicate the TV-sized version)

**Kimi no Seishun wa Kagayaite iru ka**
**Hontou no Jibun wo Kaku shite wa inai ka**
**Kimi no Jinsei wa Mitasarete iru ka**
**Chippoke na Shiawase ni Dakyou shitei nai ka**
**Uchuu Zentai yori mo Hirokute Fukaimono**
**Sore wa Hitori no Ningen no Kokoro**
**Ai ga Hoshikere ba Gokai wo Osorezu ni**
**Arinomama no Jibun wo Taiyou ni Sarasu no da**

Yume wo Hatasu made Ippo mo Shirizoku na
Maketa to Omou made Ningen wa Makenai
Hito no Unmei wa Dare ni mo Mie nai
Jibun de Kirihirake Amaete wa ikenai
Uchuu Zentai yori mo Hirokute Fukaimono
Sore wa Hitori no Ningen no Kokoro
Tomo wo Uragiru na Jibun wo Gomakasu na
Tamashii wo Butsukeai Shinjitsu wo Kataru no da

Uchuu Zentai yori mo Hirokute Fukaimono
Sore wa Hitori no Ningen no Kokoro
Ai ga Hoshikere ba Gokai wo Osorezu ni
Arinomama no Jibun wo Taiyou ni Sarasu no da

**Has your youth been shining?**
**Don't you want to hide your true self?**
**Has your life been satisfied?**
**Don't you want to give in your small happiness?**
**Something's deep and wide than the whole universe,**
**That is the one heart of a human.**
**If you're yearning for love, don't be afraid,**
**And expose your true self to the sun.**

Don't even retreat a step until you fulfill your dream,
Until you think you have lost, the human never loses.
A person's fate is nobody's sight,
You must not open up your graceful self.
Something's deep and wide than the whole universe,
That is the one heart of a human.
Don't betray your friends, don't misrepresent yourself,
You're telling the truth by presenting your soul.

Something's deep and wide than the whole universe,
That is the one heart of a human.
If you're yearning for love, don't be afraid,
And expose your true self to the sun.
Help! The Beloved Gori-chan's Escape Journal

*Choujinki Metalder, Episode 27*

**Help! The Beloved Gori-chan's Escape Journal** (助けて! 愛しのゴリちゃん逃亡日記, *Tasukete! Aishi no Gori-chan Tōbō Niki*?) is the twenty-seventh episode of *Choujinki Metalder*.

## Synopsis

When an earthquake frees several of Neros' biological experiments, one ends up becoming friends with a young girl even as Ryusei and the emperor's forces search for them.

## Trivia

* this aired alongside *Kamen Rider BlackFile:Icon-crosswiki.png* episode 3, *Strange? Strange CyborgFile:Icon-crosswiki.png*.

## DVD Releases

 File:Metalder 3.jpg
*Choujinki Metalder* Volume 3 features episodes 23-34.

## See Also

* Endangered Species - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*. (fight footage and story)
Heroic Fighter Barlock

## Heroic Fighter Barloc

**Heroic Fighter Barlock** (バーロック, *Bārokku*?) is an athlete dressed in blue-green tights and a silver mask resembling a Greek warrior. His outfit fits the theme of a scuba diver. He wields a scythe and chain in his right hand and a clawed gauntlet on his left hand that emits electricity. Barlock was a former decathlon athlete who sabotaged his rival's chance to enter the Olympics. After his rival committs suicide, he feels shame at his cowardice and seeks out challengers to prove himself. In Episode 8, he battles with Hedogross in the Ghost Bank for the chance to fight Metalder and wins. He later appears and snags Hedogross' hostage to use as bait to draw Metalder into battle. He is defeated, but not destroyed by Metalder's Laser Arm attack. Redeemed by fighting honorably, he sacrifices himself by taking a tank blast that was meant for Metalder, and possibly the hostage, thus killing him.

## See Also

* Dream Master - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
The Emperor With A Thousand Faces・Neros

*Choujinki Metalder, Episode 34*

**The Emperor With A Thousand Faces・Neros** (千の顔を持つ帝王・ネロス, *Sen no Kao wo Motsu Teiō・Nerosu*?) is the thirty-fourth episode of *Choujinki Metalder*. This episode reveals Coolgin that he was Gozo Kirihara's hidden true identity.

## Synopsis

Mai's father returns from America with vital information associated with Neros' true identity, even as he's targeted by an assassin.

## Trivia

* this aired alongside *Kamen Rider BlackFile:Icon-crosswiki.png* episode 10, *Where's Nobuhiko?File:Icon-crosswiki.png*.
* This episode marks the first appearance of Shingo Ogi.

## DVD Releases

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*Choujinki Metalder* Volume 3 features episodes 23-34.

## See Also

* Quest For Power - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*. (Part 1 and 2, Bridy fight footage)
God Neros

> I'm shrouding myself in the Darkness of the Night!
>
> Gozo upon transforming into God Neros., Hurry! To the Hundred-Demon Spirit World

**God Neros** (ゴッドネロス, *Goddo Nerosu*?) is the leader of the Neros Empire. God Neros has a god complex and wants to rule the world through the arms market. His original identity is that of **Kunio Muraki** (村木 國夫, *Muraki Kunio*?), a former technical major within the Japanese Army who assisted Dr. Koga in development of the Choujinki project. Testing on prisoners of war led to Muraki's arrest and supposed execution at Singapore, but he managed to fake his death by bribing prison officials. Muraki escapes to America where he joins several criminal syndicates, eventually killing their leaders off and stealing their riches. In addition, he undergoes plastic surgery to alter his appearance, making himself appear much more youthful than he really is. He then builds the Kirihara Konzern under the name of **Gozo Kirihara** (桐原 剛造, *Kirihara Gōzō*?). As far as the public knows, Gozo is a philanthropist at the head of an international financial empire. When entering the Ghost Bank, Kirihara undergoes a grotesque transformation revealing his true cyborg form as God Neros. He has Coolgin switch places with him, faking his death and manages to kill Top Gunder. In battle, God Neros can throw a sword like a spear, sprout tentacles from his throne to electrocute and bind opponents, blast lasers from the sphere on his helmet, and create/blast electrical energy from his hands. God Neros was beheaded at the end of the series by Metalder with the Laser Arm attack.

## Trivia

* In the Brazilian dub, Gozo Kirihara was renamed to Makoto Dolbara while Kunio Muraki was renamed to Issao Muraki.

## See also

* Grimlord - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
Ghost Bank

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**Ghost Bank** (ゴーストバンク, *Gōsuto Banku*?) is the secret lair of the Neros Empire, where the Four Armies (Armored, Robotic Warrior, Monster, and Armament) gather. It can move anywhere, but its usual location is underneath headquarters building of the Kirihara Konzern. Each member of Neros Army has their own warp gate used to transport themselves to the Ghost Bank.

## See also

* Virtual Dungeon - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
Light Fighter Goblit

Light Fighter **Goblit** (ゴブリット, *Goburitto*?) is an assistant of Crosslander alongside Dedemos. Goblit is black and silver and armed with a bayonet-armed energy rifle and mine detecting mono-eye.

Goblit and Dedemos are seen in Episode 19, when they battle Metalder in the Ghost Bank. They appear again, alongside Jars and Gebaros in Episode 22. In Episode 23, these two both appeared in the Four Army relay race and in Episode 30, to help Galdos. In Episode 35, they appear one last time in battle with Geldring, assisting him, only to be destroyed together by Top Gunder.

## See Also

* Chrome Dome - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
Neros Teikoku Yon Gundan

## Themes

**Accompanying:**

* Lyricist = Kikakusha 104
* Composer / Arranger = Tanaka Kouhei
* Dialogue = Koyama Kousuke, Kuwahara Takeshi, Nishio Toku, Tatsuta Naoki
* Singer = **Koorogi '73**

## Romanized Lyrics

Nerosu! Nerosu!

Izure mo otoranu seiei-zoroi yo
Onore wo sutete koso ukabu se aru no sa
"Yoroi Gundan!"
Ta-to ta-ta-to Gaisei Kuurugin
Ta-to ta-ta-to Goushou Tagu kyoudai
(Pin kara kiri made Pin kara kiri made)
Ta-to ta-ta-to Bakutoushi Garadoo
Ta-to ta-ta-to Gekitoushi Jamune
Nerosu Teikoku

Kuuru na sakusen haado na sentou
Hagane no ware-ra koso saikyou sono mono
"Sentou robotto gundan..."
Meka-meka-gashiin Gaisei Barusukii
Meka-meka-gashiin Goushou Garudosu
(Pin kara kiri made Pin kara kiri made)
Meka-meka-gashiin Boukon Kurosurandaa
Meka-meka-gashiin Keitoushi Goburitto
Nerosu Teikoku

Kateba kanbu demo marekeba sugu kubi
Jouge kankei wa tamaranaku shibia
Yowai yatsu-ra wa itsu mo shitappa

Hikyou na sakusen otenomono na no da
Katsu tame dattara shudan wo erabu na
"Monsutaa gundan!"
Bu-ku-bu-ku-ge-ge Gaisei Gerudoringu
Bu-ku-bu-ku-ge-ge Goushou Buraidei
(Pin kara kiri made Pin kara kiri made)
Bu-ku-bu-ku-ge-ge Boukon Bankoora
Bu-ku-bu-ku-ge-ge Keitoushi Hedogurosu
Nerosu Teikoku

Hissatsu saishin meka meka heishi yo
Sekai wo kakemegure subete wo hakai se yo
"Kikou gundan..."
Kin-do-ka-don Gaisei Dorangaa
Kin-do-ka-don Goushou Megadoron
(Pin kara kiri made Pin kara kiri made)
Kin-do-ka-don Boukon Daabaano
Kin-do-ka-don Rettoushi Buruchekku
Nerosu Teikoku

Kateba kanbu demo marekeba sugu kubi
Jouge kankei wa tamaranaku shibia
Yowai yatsu-ra wa itsu mo shitappa

REPLACE WITH ENGLISH LYRICS
Victorious Saint Coolgin

**Victorious Saint** **Coolgin** (クールギン, *Kūrugin*) is a first-class strategist, swordsman and God Neros' second-in-command. Though confused by his master's fear of Koga, Coolgin realizes why when Metalder reveals himself. However, Coolgin manages to defeat Metalder with one sword attack during their first confrontation. Coolgin had another brief rematch with Metalder in the Ghost Bank in Episode 19, but Metalder escaped before they could finish. In Episode 26, he gained yet another chance to fight Metalder one-on-one, but lost. Underneath his mask, he looks exactly like Kirihara; the purpose is so that he can be God Neros' shadow to create confusion. When the Ghost Bank self-destructs in Episode 37, Metalder believes he has defeated God Neros, but Coolgin and God Neros had switched places shortly before the battle. Coolgin attempts to kill Metalder and Top Gunder by destroying the Ghost Bank, but this plan backfires as Coolgin finds himself bound to the throne by electrical tentacles. Unable to escape, Coolgin accepts his fate and perishes in the explosion. Coolgin reappears as a ghost in the final episode. When Metalder stabs his fiery life force, he vanishes forever. His powers and abilities include high jumping and katana proficiency. He also possesses a motorcycle.

## Space Squad

Reincarnated, Coolgin is a member of the cult Genmakuu. Following the downfall of Lars/Mad Gallant, Butterfly Ninja Benikiba vowed to Guru Fumein that she would proceed to assist Coolgin on his ongoing operation. Uchuu Keiji Gavan vs. Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger

## See Also

* Decimator - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
Tsuyoshi Koba

**Bucky Koba** (バッキー木場, *Bakkī Koba*?)(Real Name: **Tsuyoshi Koba** (木場 剛, *Koba Tsuyoshi*?)) voiced Crosslander & Explosive Fighter Robinken in *Choujinki Metalder*

## External Links

* Bucky KobaFile:Icon-crosswiki.png at RangerWikiFile:Icon-crosswiki.png
* Bucky KobaFile:Icon-crosswiki.png at Kamen Rider WikiFile:Icon-crosswiki.png
The Magical Battle of Princess Tenko VS Galador

*Choujinki Metalder, Episode 24*

**Princess Tenko VS Galador's Black Magic Technique Battle** (プリンセス天功VSガラドーの魔術合戦, *Purinsesu Tenko Tai Garadō no Majutsu Kassen*?) is the twenty-fourth episode of *Choujinki Metalder*.

## Synopsis

Ryusei must work with Princess Tenko in order to defeat a rival magician turned Neros warrior.

## Trivia

* Famed Japanese magician Tenko Hikata (also known as "Princess Tenko") made a guest appearance in this episode.
	+ She previously appeared in episode 29 of *Uchuu Keiji Gavan*.
* This is the final Metalder/Metal Heroes episode to air on Monday evenings. Starting with the next one, it aired on Sundays at 9:30AM.

## DVD Releases

 File:Metalder 3.jpg
*Choujinki Metalder* Volume 3 features episodes 23-34.

## See Also

* A Dirty Trick - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*. (fight footage and story)
Furious Fighter

**Furious Fighter** (激闘士, *Gekitōshi*?) is the sixth highest rank of the Four Armies of the Neros Empire. The four armies' Furious Fighters are:

* Armored Army: Furious Fighter Ben K and Furious Fighter Jamune
* Robotic Warrior Army: Furious Fighter Gebaros
* Monster Army: Furious Fighter Zakembor
* Armament Army: Furious Fighter Strobe
Excellent Technique! The Violin Attack of the Famous Music Robot

*Choujinki Metalder, Episode 10*

**Excellent Technique! The Violin Attack of the Famous Music Robot** (超絶技! 名曲ロボットのバイオリン攻撃, *Chōzetsu Waza! Meikyoku Robotto no Baiorin Kōgeki*?) is the tenth episode of *Choujinki Metalder*.

## Synopsis

Neros upgrades a violin-playing robot to become an unstoppable weapon who uses its music to lure and defeat Metalder.

## DVD Releases

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*Choujinki Metalder* Volume 1 features episodes 1-11.

## See Also

* Fiddler on the Loose - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
Fly! JAC Blitzkrieg Cheering Party

*Choujinki Metalder, Episode 25*

**Fly! JAC Blitzkrieg Cheering Party** (とびだせ! ジャック電撃応援団, *Tobidase! Jakku Dengeki ōendan*?) is the twenty-fifth episode of *Choujinki Metalder*.

## Synopsis

Ryusei protects a man who knows a secret of Neros while being assisted by an unlikely group of friends of Hakko!

## Trivia

* this aired alongside *Kamen Rider BlackFile:Icon-crosswiki.png* episode 1, *Black!! TransformationFile:Icon-crosswiki.png*.
* The "JAC Blitzkrieg Cheering Party" of the title is similar in title to *J.A.K.Q. DengekitaiFile:Icon-crosswiki.png*, with that title actually translating into the "J.A.K.Q. Blitzkrieg Squadron". The members of this group are all alumni of various tokusatsu productions in some form or another, including multiple *Metal Heroes* alumni:
	+ Kenji Ohba (Titular character of *Gavan*, Shirou AkebonoFile:Icon-crosswiki.png of *Battle Fever JFile:Icon-crosswiki.png*, Daigorou OumeFile:Icon-crosswiki.png *of* DenzimanFile:Icon-crosswiki.png*)*
	+ Jyunichi Haruta (Kanpei KurodaFile:Icon-crosswiki.png of *Goggle VFile:Icon-crosswiki.png*, Ryuu HoshikawaFile:Icon-crosswiki.png of *DynamanFile:Icon-crosswiki.png*, Mad Gallant of *Juspion*)
	+ Hiroshi Watari (Titular characters of *Sharivan* and *Spielban*, Boomerang of *Juspion*)
	+ Kazuyoshi Yamada (Metalder's suit actor)
	+ Makoto Sumikawa (Diana of *Spielban*)
	+ Sumiko Tanaka (Jun YabukiFile:Icon-crosswiki.png of *BiomanFile:Icon-crosswiki.png*)

## DVD Releases

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*Choujinki Metalder* Volume 3 features episodes 23-34.

## See Also

* Virtually Powerless - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*. (fight footage and story)
Springer

File:Springer.jpg
**Springer (スプリンガー, *Supringā*?)** is a Doberman Pinscher robot dog that guards the Silver Carcass. He was built by Dr. Koga before Metalder as his "older brother". Capable of human speech, he repairs Metalder and runs the machines inside the Silver Carcass. Springer enjoys watching TV, particularly anime.

## See also

* Jeb - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
* Tao Chong - *American* counterpart in *Psycon/Cybertron*.  *See comparison page*.
Light Fighter Hedogross

**Light Fighter Hedogross** (ヘドグロス, *Hedogurosu*?)
A green frog-like mutant who took a female slave, Wisdom, as his wife. Hedogross can dissolve into green slime, spew acid from the mouth, and can extend his arms. He first appears in the Ghost Bank arm wrestling with the Medium Fighters and repair robots. In Episode 8, he fights Barlock in the Ghost Bank for the chance to fight Metalder, but loses. With the help of Bankora, he takes a scientist hostage. Barlock sneaks in on him and knocks him out, swiping the hostage in the process. His fellow mutants, including Geldring, mock him for his love of Wisdom. He fantasizes about being promoted in the Empire so that he can both love Wisdom and be a respected and powerful warrior. God Neros promises a promotion, and that his dreams would come true, if he destroys Metalder. However, he dies first. Battling Metalder, he damages his armor. Darbarbo and Bulchek seem to cause interference in the battle. Metalder's combined Laser Arm and G-Kick attacks cause him to fall over and explode. Before dying, Hedogross spews liquid all over himself and dissolves into slime. Sometime before his death, he conceives a son with his wife Wisdom, who would be named after him.

## See Also

* Amphibador - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
Side Phantom

File:Side Phantom.jpg
**Side Phantom** (サイドファントム, *Saido Fantomu*?) is Metalder's motorcycle with a detachable side-car.

## Trivia

* This bike was inspired from *Kikaider'*s Double Machine in which both the bike and the sidecar were painted blue as well.
* The early version of the Side Phantom toys had the word "Metaldar" instead of "Metalder" on the sidecar.
* In the French dub, Side Phantom was referred to as "Pégasus".
Tatsuo Koga

File:2nd Sub-lieutenant Tatsuo Koga.jpg
**2nd Sub-lieutenant Tatsuo Koga** (古賀 竜夫, *Koga Tatsuo*?) is Dr. Koga's only son, whom Metalder was modeled after. He died in October 1944 as the first member of the Kamikaze Special Attack Squads. He loved music and played the violin with the potential to be a great violinist.
Victorious Saint

**Victorious Saint** (凱聖, *Gaisei*?) is the title given to the leader of one of the Four Armies of the Neros Empire. The four armies' Victorious Saints are:

* Armored Army: Victorious Saint Coolgin
* Robotic Warrior Army: Victorious Saint Valsky
* Monster Army: Victorious Saint Geldring
* Armament Army: Victorious Saint Dranger
Heroic Fighter Jars

**Heroic Fighter Jars** is a shark-headed fighter in white tights with twin shoulder cannons and four cannons on his upper arms as well as the ability to jump high into the air. In Episode 11, he rats out Gochak when the robot helps Bigwayne escape. In Episode 15, he fights Metalder as part of the Empire's initial assault that day. He also attacks Metalder briefly in the Ghost Bank in Episode 19. In Episode 22, he battles Metalder and leads the day's attack. He is accompanied by Goblit, Dedemos, and Gebaros. Metalder's Metal Tornado move defeats him. He is restored to full function in Episode 33 when he is defeated by Top Gunder during an interrupted training exercise. He is presumably rebuilt/restored soon afterwards, appearing in the background of Episode 36 when he is destroyed for good by a blast from Top Gunder.

## See Also

* Polarbot - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
Summer Vacation is an Adventure Tour to the Ghost Bank

*Choujinki Metalder, Episode 19*

**Summer Vacation is a Adventure Tour to the Ghost Bank** (夏休みはゴーストバンクへ冒険ツアー, *Natsuyasumi wa Gōsutobanku e Bouken Tsuā*?) is the ninteenth episode of *Choujinki Metalder*.

## Synopsis

A little girl who wanders into the Ghost Bank becomes assisted by Rhapsody as he protects her from Neros' forces.

## DVD Releases

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*Choujinki Metalder* Volume 2 features episodes 12-22.

## See Also

* Computer Captive - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*. (fight footage and story)
Dog-Gyaran

File:Cm-vi-doggyaran.jpg  **Dog-Gyaran** (ドグギャラン, *Dogugyaran*?) is the end result of Geldring's attempt to revitalize his ranks. Originally a stray German shepherd dog named **George**, he is captured by God Neros's secretaries and mutated into a member of the Monster Army via a special booth-looking machine. During the battle with Metalder, its memories are restored by the Saint Bernard belonging to Mai and Kita, who had earlier shown it kindness. When it refuses to follow orders and destroy Metalder, Geldring kills him by spraying him with toxic foam. Powers include high jumping, body drills, and reinforced fangs.

## See Also

* Jeb - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*. (Mutant Jeb)
Neros Empire

*Choujinki Metalder*

The **Neros Empire** (ネロス帝国, *Nerosu Teikoku*?) is the underbelly of the **Kirihara Konzern** (桐原コンツェルン, *Kirihara Kontserun*?) Corporation. Located at Shinjuku, it covertly controls all activities of the world's criminal organizations, including terrorists and finance. The Neros Empire's goal is world domination with economic and military might. The leaders meet at the **Ghost Bank**, a ring of gates containing key army officers surrounding God Neros' throne. The area enclosed by the gates and throne serves as both an arena and as a strategy room. Divided into four Units: Armored, Robotic Warrior, Monster and Armament.

Virtual Reality - *American* counterpart in VR Troopers
Furious Fighter Ben K

**Furious Fighter Ben K** (ベンK, *Benkei*?) is an armored warrior with a large hammer named after the legendary Saitō Musashibō Benkei. Ben K wins the honor to hunt down Metalder after defeating Gebaros in the Ghost Bank. He secretly attacks Ryusei by throwing a hatchet at his leg. With an injured leg, Ryusei leaves Mai behind and retreats into the woods. Ben K has the advantage with his mighty hammer, but Metalder manages to store just enough power to destroy Ben K's helmet. However, despite Metalder's wish to kill him, he spares Ben K's life upon realizing he was a human. After that, Ben K abandons the Empire. He returns in Episode 13 to help Metalder save Hidouman's captives, the miner and his family. He is killed by the Shadow Light Fighters, whom he simultaneously defeats. Like the legend, Ben K dies standing with arrows in his body. Aside from his hammer he has also used a pair of kamas.

## See Also

* Hammerbot - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.