Mechanical Violator Hakaider
– In the far future, peace and violence walk hand in hand. The citizens of Jesus Town, a false utopia ..
In the far future, peace and violence walk hand in hand. The citizens of Jesus Town, a false utopia ruled by the iron fist of Gurjev and his cyborg enforcer Michael, long for a savior from their veil of peace. While a small band of rebels search for a new weapon to aid in their fight against Gurjev, a dark force begins to stir. Hidden far from civilization lies what could be the answer to everyone's prayers. After a long imprisonment, Hakiader, the destruction rider, is discovered by the rebel forces. Kaoru, a member of the rebellion, enlists Hakaider to aid in their fight. Now aware of the new menace, Gurjev seeks to crush the rebels and remove the threat Hakaider once and for all. Will Hakaider prove to be a long desired savior, or an unstoppable force that will destroy all?
25 Apr 2000
Japanese, English
Keita Amemiya
Arvintel Communications (english version), Shôtarô Ishinomori (story), Yoshinori Kitase
Mitsuo Abe, Rauf Ahmed, Ruben Arvizu, Naoki Aso
The popular villain/antihero from the classic "Kikaider" TV series stars in his own movie, as a dark defender in a post-apocalyptic future.