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product_id: 27186248
title: "Zebraman"
brand: "akira emototakashi miike"
price: "$540"
currency: MXN
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reviews_count: 12
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# Zebraman

**Brand:** akira emototakashi miike
**Price:** $540
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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Zebraman

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## Customer Reviews

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    Not great but I like anything Miike directs.
  

*by H***T on Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2021*

I like Miike movies but this one is a little too uneven and if I'm checking to see how much longer a movie has to go while watching then there's a problem. There's a lot to appreciate but unless you are a serious Miike fan or genre geek then pass on this one.

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    "Black and white ecstasy... Zebraman."
  

*by H***A on Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2012*

When Takashi Miike was selected to direct Show Aikawa's 100th film, we should've realized it wasn't going to be a safe collaboration. Welcome to ZEBRAMAN or, as it's fondly called in my household, Takashi Miike's theater of silly capers. Miike, just to show he can, veers away from his patented sicko films and creepy horror pictures and crafts a fun, offbeat spoof of the superhero cinema. The hero name is ridiculous. The theme song is incongruous. The narrative flow isn't smooth. Once again Takashi Miike plays with structure and tone. After all, he wouldn't want you to take him for granted.Strange things are afoot in Yokohama. A crime wave imposes a reign of terror on the worried citizens. Not that these alarming events trigger the drastic change in Shinichi Ichikawa (Show Aikawa). A meek third grade schoolteacher and a family man disrespected in his own home, Mr. Ichikawa toils in abject misery. As a form of escapism, he obsesses on a superhero television show called ZEBRAMAN that aired back in 1978 for a mere seven episode run. ZEBRAMAN folds nicely into those early tokusatsu shows (ULTRAMAN, KAMEN RIDER, the SUPER SENTAI series, etc.), except that the ZEBRAMAN show took place in the year 2010. Mr. Ichikawa's pastime has now evolved to his having sewn together a Zebraman costume. He's posing in the privacy of his home. He's contemplating venturing out on night patrols.One evening, while in costume, Mr. Ichikawa decides to go on a soda run. But, as he creeps out in the streets, he runs into a violent perp in a crab mask. Forced to fight, Mr. Ichikawa is astounded to learn that he's somehow developed the amazing abilities of his superhero idol. Well, this changes everything.As time goes on, Shinichi Ichikawa begins to take on the physical attributes of his alter ego. Embarassingly, his hair assumes a decidedly mane-like aspect. And yet the largest shock arrives when he discovers that his revered 1970s show may in fact be a secret prophecy, with him destined to play the role of Zebraman. Just in time to fend off an alien invasion. The year now is 2010. When if not now, Mr. Ichikawa, to overcome that timidness and perfect that piercing stare?Although there are very decent action sequences, ZEBRAMAN is far from a conventional superhero flick, not with Takashi Miike at the helm. There's a strong satiric streak running thru the narrative. Sometimes the humor comes from left field. Sometimes, it's very broad. The story introduces a sub-plot concerning an M.I.B.-type pair of government agents deployed to investigate a possible extraterrestrial encroachment, except that these guys are frequently played for laughs. Their chief gets injured so much that, by the end of the film, he looks like the Mummy. The villains look grotesque, except that it's hard to take someone like Crabman seriously. And then there's the passage which awesomely unveils... Zebranurse!!!Show Aikawa is a marvel. He puts his stamp all over the place. He plays it straight but he makes you laugh. And yet he moves you in the quieter moments. He busted his what making this film, and it's fun to witness the arc his character undergoes. Deep in the film, when Zebraman turns a goon into a human pretzel, you believe that the often bullied Mr. Ichikawa is entirely capable of it. Show Aikawa convinces you.What I have is the 2 disc Special Edition which also offers the following bonus material (with English sub-titles):- In-depth look at the Making of ZEBRAMAN (00:43:26 minutes)- Behind-the-Scenes look at a Deleted Scene which shows the aftermath of Shinichi's rumble with Crabman as Shinichi notices abrupt changes on his body (00:02:54 minutes)- At the February 14, 2004 Tokyo Premiere as the cast & creators are introduced on stage (00:07:13)- Interview with director Takashi Miike (00:09:03)- Interview with Show Aikawa (00:11:24)- 1978 TV series Trailer- Interview with Ichiro Mizuki, Singer of the "Zebraman" Theme Song (00:01:35)- Hero Show - an onstage performance of Zebraman taking on Crabman and his henchmen (00:02:56)- Theatrical Trailer & TV Spots- Special Announcement - one more brief ZEBRAMAN promotional spot- Photo Gallery

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    Hilarious, with great special features!
  

*by M***R on Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2009*

"Zebraman" is a hilarious comic book satire film from director Takashi Miike! This came as an absolute surprise to me--I'm sad to say I'm not usually what one would call a "Miike" fan. His movies simply aren't, usually, my thing. However, this film proved that I can never completely ignore a director so open-minded and imaginative.From the special features of this particular DVD set(2), I learned some fascinating facts about the film, and more specifically, the lead actor:  Sho Aikawa. His performance in "Zebraman" actually marked his 100th role as a lead actor in a film, which I was given to understand is especially uncommon in Japan. One of the special features is an interview with him, while another follows his experience.Another great thing about the special features was the amount of Behind the Scenes footage you got to see compared to American filmmakers' interpretations of the same with their films. With "Zebraman" they showed the whole process--good and bad--the long hours, the injuries, the exhaustion, the little things...truly it was fascinating. I almost felt like I was on set watching the filming. Whereas with American versions of Behind the Scenes previews and Making Of clips, I've only ever seen glimpses, prepped interviews, or very limited views of anything else. For me, the Special Edition was worth buying just for that experience, if nothing else.If you're not one for satire, or you can't take comic book humor, this movie wouldn't be for you. However, if the two appeal to you, and you happen to love Japanese movies as well, this movie will rock your world!"Zebraman" is the funniest movie I've seen in months!!!

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