A new hero enters the scene—a female version of Muteking, adding a twist to the familiar storyline and challenging the Kurodako Brothers in unexpected ways.
Overview
Muteking, The Dashing Warrior is a retro anime series from the 1980s blending action, comedy, and sci-fi in a colorful, lighthearted narrative. The story follows Rin Yuki, a young boy who transforms into the superhero Muteking, with the help of his alien companion, Takoro. Together, they fight against the mischievous Kurodako Brothers, who are constantly hatching bizarre and often absurd plans to take over the world. From food-related schemes to mind-control through music, every episode is a new adventure where Muteking must use his unique abilities, including roller-skating and music, to save the day.
Episodes
S01E01 Dispatch! Muteking
September 7, 1980 25 min
Rin Yuki meets Takoro, who helps him transform into the superhero Muteking to battle the Kurodako Brothers.
The Kurodako Brothers create robotic chairs that force-feed people until they are too full to move. Muteking steps in to stop this strange, food-related alien scheme.
A new hero enters the scene—a female version of Muteking, adding a twist to the familiar storyline and challenging the Kurodako Brothers in unexpected ways.
The Kurodako Brothers set up a circus to draw crowds, where they plan to trap and brainwash attendees. Muteking must disrupt their act and save the audience.
In this episode, the Kurodako Brothers create a vast, confusing maze, trapping people inside. Muteking takes on the challenge of navigating it to rescue the captives.
Takoro, Muteking’s alien friend, joins a marathon race where the Kurodako Brothers use dirty tricks to sabotage the competition, but Muteking steps in to ensure a fair race.
The Kurodako Brothers create a “Hot Saucer” attraction that hypnotizes people. Muteking must find a way to break the spell and stop their sinister scheme.
In an underwater adventure, Muteking discovers the Kurodako Brothers’ “Ryugu Castle,” where they plan to unleash a flood. He must stop them to prevent widespread destruction.
This episode takes a more heartfelt turn as Muteking faces a personal challenge involving his friend Mitchie, bringing a touch of emotion to the series.
The Kurodako Brothers set up a big race event, where they attempt to interfere with the competition, prompting Muteking to jump into the race to save the day.
During a local festival involving portable shrines, Muteking finds himself in the middle of a chaotic melee, battling against the Kurodako Brothers in a unique setting.
The episode features a hot-air balloon race orchestrated by the Kurodako Brothers. Muteking joins in to prevent their scheme from taking a chaotic turn.
Takoro decides to entertain the public with a storytelling performance, but the Kurodako Brothers have plans to turn it into a mess, and Muteking has to step in to keep order.
In a festival of fireworks, the Kurodako Brothers attempt to control the display to create chaos in the city. Muteking must stop them before the fireworks endanger the spectators.
The Kurodako Brothers hold a "great sale" event at their mansion, luring in customers with sinister intentions. Muteking investigates to uncover their plan.
A beloved train is set to retire, but the Kurodako Brothers plot to exploit the event. Muteking gets involved to prevent them from ruining the occasion.
S01E48 The Panda Has Disappeared! Invisibility Cloak
August 2, 1981 25 min
A panda goes missing, and the Kurodako Brothers use an invisibility cloak in their latest scheme. Muteking embarks on a search to reveal the panda’s location.
This episode shows a softer side to the Kurodako Brothers, as they explore family themes. Muteking finds himself in an unexpected situation that reveals more about his foes.
The Kurodako Brothers, known for their villainy, signal for help, revealing a more vulnerable side as they face an unforeseen dilemma that requires Muteking’s intervention.
In a game-like scenario, the Kurodako Brothers set up challenges for Muteking. This episode dives into strategy and highlights Muteking's clever tactics against the brothers’ tricky games.
Muteking faces off against a Kurodako-created rescue squad, leading to a series of intense and humorous confrontations as he works to dismantle their latest plans.
S01E56 This Is the Last Sight! Great Decisive Battle
September 27, 1981 25 min
In this series finale, Muteking engages in a final showdown with the Kurodako Brothers. The stakes are high as the characters confront their biggest conflict, bringing closure to the series with a climactic battle.