A sinister organization launches a wave of audacious attacks in an attempt to gain world domination. Commanded by the evil Professor Gill, masked androids and fearsome DARK Destructoid monsters terrorize innocent victims and wreak havoc throughout Japan. A solitary figure emerges to combat the menace. Whenever DARK attacks, a denim-clad road warrior appears, strumming a haunting refrain on his guitar. His name is Jiro, and a secret lies at the heart of his lonely existence. Jiro is a mechanical man. Vulnerable to Professor Gill's shrill flute wooing him to the DARK side, Jiro battles the evil menace by transforming into the mighty red-and-blue android known as...Kikaida.
Gray Rhino King: Harbinger of Evil
Jul 8, 1972
Kikaida battles Gray Rhino King and when he returns to the lab where Dr. Komyoji and Mitsuko work, Professor Gill sets it ablaze.
Green Mantis: Bizarre Killing Machine
Jul 15, 1972
Kikaida faces Green Mantis, who is planning a killing rampage to discredit Dr. Komyoji.
Orange Ant: Challenge to the Death
Jul 29, 1972
Although hindered by the sound of Professor Gill's flute, Jiro changes into Kikaida in order to battle Orange Ant.
Blue Buffalo: Fiendish Death Trap
Aug 5, 1972
Yukiko attempts to sneak away from DARK to visit her daughter, but she is thwarted by Blue Buffalo.
Yellow Jaguar: Claws of Evil
Aug 12, 1972
Professor Gill uses Yellow Jaguar to assassinate the head of the Green Project, in order to get enough carbon dioxide for his bomb.
Black Horse: Showdown at the DARK Execution Ground
Aug 19, 1972
DARK begins to round up all humans to be used by Black Horse, and Mitsuko and Masaru fall into their clutches.
Bull Kong: Malevolent Monster Mayhem
Aug 26, 1972
Bull Kong kills a man who has been campaigning against the Destructoids, and Dr. Komyoji is framed.
Carmine Spider: Menacing Blood-Sucking Laughter
Sep 2, 1972
In order to develop his evil formula, XR4, Prof. Gill orders Carmine Spider to find a child with Rh-negative blood.
Red Condor: Screech of Death
Sep 9, 1972
Red Condor kills everyone in a rural village in order to set up a base on which to conduct experiments on a biological weapon.
Scorpion Brown: The Ultimate Weapon
Sep 16, 1972
Scorpion Brown has stolen a newly developed weapon from the Nakabori Laboratory and DARK plans to mass produce it.
Gold Wolf: Tormented Howls from Hell
Sep 23, 1972
Mitsuko and Masaru are captured by Gold Wolf, and Jiro is seriously injured when he tries to save them.
Silver Cat: Ruthless Sorceress
Sep 30, 1972
Prof. Gill sends Silver Cat in search of the Crown of Munga, ad ancient treasure that is the key to increasing the power of future androids.
Pink Tiger: Terror at the Amusement Park
Oct 7, 1972
Prof. Gill orders Pink Tiger to find the design for a special circuit that Dr. Komyoji has hidden in one of his older robots at an amusement park.
Silver Tortoise: Destructoids Reborn
Oct 14, 1972
Prof. Gill revives the 13 Destructoids defeated by Kikaida and gives them three times their original power to test them against Silver Tortoise.
Golden Bat: Cursed Shadow from the Past
Oct 21, 1972
Golden Bat approaches Mitsuko and Masaru disguised as Taro, their older brother, who was supposedly killed by DARK.
Rouge Jellyfish: Invitation to the River Styx
Oct 28, 1972
Destructoid Rouge Jellyfish is conducting experiments with poisonous mini-jellyfish in a polluted river.
Red Hornet: Hostage Terror
Nov 4, 1972
Under orders from DARK, Red Hornet begins spraying toxic gasses aimed at destroying the environment.
Black Chameleon: The Grand Heist
Nov 11, 1972
Black Chameleon manages to hijack a load of atomic uratonium. Pursued by Jiro, he takes Mitsuko and Masaru hostage.
King Crab Maroon: Keeper of the Death Ray
Nov 18, 1972
King Crab Maroon steals a 50-carat emerald ring which he needs to complete his new weapon.
Blue Water Scorpion: The Skull Weed Conspiracy
Nov 25, 1972
Blue Water Scorpion adds a toxic substance to the drinking water, in order to turn the people into puppets of DARK.
Purple Rat: Brutal Fangs of Poison
Dec 2, 1972
Purple Rat steals into a laboratory dedicated to communicable diseases in order to create a new DARK plague.
White Saw Shark: Twelve-Hour Nightmare
Dec 9, 1972
White Saw Shark takes over an apartment complex and sets up a laser gun. Prof. Gill's plan is to shoot down a plane filled with special fuel into a densely populated area.
Yellow Antlion Brothers: Alphabet Attack
Dec 16, 1972
The Yellow Antlion Brothers create the "Alphabet Attack" strategy in order to stop the wedding of a robotics scientist.
Pink Armadillo: Sinister Temptress
Dec 23, 1972
Pink Armadillo transforms itself into a voluptuous woman to entice men and implant control devices in their brains.
Orange Snail: Whistle of Death
Dec 30, 1972
Convince by Prof. Gill that Kikaida has killed his children, Dr. Komyoji creates Orange Snail to avenge their deaths.
Green Mammoth: The Next Ice Age Project
Jan 6, 1973
Kikaida saves Dr. Komyoji from Green Mammoth, but Mariko is kidnapped, and Kikaida gets sprayed with an oxidizing agent.
Violet Turbo: Sinister Love
Jan 13, 1973
Dr. Araki, who has perfected the conscience circuit, is attacked by Violet Turbo. Jiro tries to save him, but is thwarted by Prof. Gill.
Red Devil Stinger: Making Little Boys Cry
Jan 20, 1973
Kikaida saves Masaru from Red Devil Stinger but gets infected by a corrosive bacteria.
Green Sponge: Third Self-Resurrection
Jan 27, 1973
Masaru is saved by a girl named Kaori as he is being pursued by Green Sponge. Kaori believes Masaru is a runaway and declares that she'll run away too.
Crimson Squid: Stalker of Pretty Coeds
Feb 3, 1973
Crimson Squid pursues a brilliant robotics expert named Shimamura Chidori. He intends to implant her brain in his own body.
Gold Octopus: Prelude to Jiro's Demise
Feb 10, 1973
Prof. Gill orders Gold Octopus to hasten the construction of a secret base. Kikaida tries to save a father and daughter from DARK henchmen.
Blue Electric Eel: Accordion Arm Agony
Feb 17, 1973
Kikaida, who has lost an arm, battles with Blue Electric Eel and finally manages to tear an arm off the Destructoid.
Mask Crab Red: Enforcer of the DARK Code
Feb 24, 1973
Mask Crab Red tries to kill Mitsuko, but he is thwarted by King Crab Maroon, who had been saved by her earlier.
Black Spiny Anteater: Destructoid w/Child
Mar 3, 1973
Prof. Gill sends Black Spiny Anteater and his daughter, Tiny Spiny, to retrieve some sensitive microfilm from the widow of a DARK victim.
Black Crow: The End of "The End"
Mar 10, 1973
Dr. Komyoji is attacked by a flock of robot crows as he works in a field. Jiro tries to help him but is thwarted by Black Crow.
Jiro Attacks Dr. Komyoji
Mar 17, 1973
Blue Stag Beetle robs bank after bank in an effort to raise funds for the development of DARK's greatest Destructoid.
Hakaida: Jiro's Formidable Younger Brother
Mar 24, 1973
Jiro manages to save a little girl from Starfish Purple. Meanwhile, DARK forces Dr. Komyoji to create the evil warrior, Hakaida.
Hakaida: Kikaida Killer
Mar 31, 1973
Jiro escapes from prison, but is attacked by Hakaida. Jiro is overpowered, but Hakaida is unable to destroy him.
Kikaida: Wanted Dead or Alive
Apr 7, 1973
Angler Brown has plans to brainwash children and turn them into warriors. Kikaida saves the ids, but slips away quickly to avoid the police.
Crisis! Jiro Stops Functioning
Apr 14, 1973
Grasshopper Gray builds an antenna that amplifies sounds 3000 times. Masaru saves a young boy who is attacked by Grasshopper Gray.
Jiro Blows Apart!
Apr 21, 1973
Mitsuko and Masaru are lured to DARK base. Jiro stops them, but he is bushwhacked by Red Mine Toad. Then, Kikaida gets blown into pieces!
Hakaida Rebels!
Apr 28, 1973
Hakaida destroys Red Mine Toad. Mitsuko repairs Kikaida, but Jiro cannot transform into Kikaida. Then Hakaida is defeated by Skeleton Flying Squirrel.
Jiro's End or DARK's Demise? Final Episode
May 5, 1973
Mitsuko restores the brain of Hakaida's head to her father. Dr. Komyoji repairs Jiro. Kikaida corners Prof. Gill, who initiates the DARK base self-destruct sequence.
