1. Android Kikaider Originally broadcast in 1972, this series focuses on Jiro, a humanoid android created by Dr. Komyoji to fight the evil DARK Destruction Corps led by Professor Gill Design: He features an iconic, asymmetrical look with a transparent cover on the left side of his head displaying his mechanical electronic brain Conscience Circuit: Unlike standard androids, he possesses an incomplete "Gemini" conscience circuit. This allows him to feel human emotions and tell right from wrong, making him resistant to Professor Gill's hypnotic flute Combat Form: Jiro assumes the form of Kikaider when activating switches on his shoulders. He is capable of high-level martial arts and his primary finisher is the explosive Denji End (Electro-End) For a look at the history and powers of Android Kikaider: The Forgotten Legacy of Android Kikaider 2. Inazuman Premiering in 1973, this series follows high school student Saburo Kazeda, who battles the evil Neo-Human Empire and Emperor Banba Powers & Alter Egos: Before becoming Inazuman, he first transforms into a chrysalis-like, armored state known as Sanagiman. As Sanagiman absorbs physical attacks, he builds up psychic power, bursting out of his shell as the powerful, moth-themed Inazuman Abilities: Inazuman is a powerful psychic and mutant hero. His repertoire of attacks includes gravity manipulation (Lightning Vacuum Chest), psychic blasts, and constructing tools from his signature muffler scarf Themes: The series featured highly surreal, dreamlike battle sequences, often pulling enemies and Inazuman into alternate psychic dimensions 3. Kaiketsu Zubat Aired in 1977, the show centers on Ken Hayakawa, a wandering private detective traveling across Japan's "Wild West-style" landscapes to find his best friend's killer The Alter Ego: Unlike most heroes, Hayakawa has no inherent superpowers. He wanders dressed as a mariachi cowboy playing a white guitar The Zubat Suit: Hidden inside his guitar is the Zubasuit, a red and white power suit with a helmet and black cape designed by his late friend Abilities: While wearing the suit, he gains superhuman strength, agility, and speed, but it must be removed after 5 minutes or it will explode. He relies on his signature weapon, the glowing Zubat Whip, to swing across cityscapes and tie up villains - @thepumpkin_11