"Defenders of the Earth" is an animated science fiction series that unites some of King Features Syndicate’s most iconic comic strip heroes into one superhero team to battle evil forces threatening Earth. The series is set in the year 2015 (a distant future at the time of release) and blends high-tech action with classic pulp comic lore.
00:08He gets into battle, flying faster than light!
00:12Lord of the jungle, the hero who stalks!
00:15The beast call him brother, the go of the war!
00:19Defenders of the Earth!
00:22Master of magic, spells and illusion!
00:26Enemies crumble in fear and confusion!
00:30And drink!
00:31Defenders of the Earth!
00:32Defenders!
00:35His strength is a legend, his skills conquer all!
00:38Armed with his power, we never will fall!
00:42Defenders of the Earth!
00:44Defenders!
00:46With our new young heroes, proving their worth!
00:49Four become eight, defending the Earth!
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01:08Are you sure you wouldn't prefer using a robot?
01:11No, Octon. I have thought this through. This Earthling has a powerful motive.
01:18But it's such a vast power, and humans are so undependable.
01:25Silence, Octon. He will not fail me.
01:30Send in the Earthling.
01:41Who are you?
01:45I am Ming the Merciless, and it pleases me to grant you a wish.
01:51I have only one wish. To destroy the Phantom.
01:55Enter the chamber, Earthling, and your wish shall be granted.
02:00For the next 24 hours, you will have the power you need to defeat your brother, the Phantom.
02:15You are now Indama, demon of weather. Go now, and destroy the Phantom.
02:24And now, this incredible story from our impossible-but-true file.
02:30The once hot and humid tropics of Africa are covered with a foot of snow.
02:35All this in the middle of summer.
02:37The deep woods of Africa have been plagued with heat, rain, wind, and snow,
02:41leaving scientists puzzled and the inhabitants in a state of despair.
02:46Phantom.
02:47Jedha.
02:48There's news about your home in Africa.
02:50What in the world?
02:53This is Harriet Brackton signing off.
02:58Those clouds couldn't be natural.
03:00Their family home is being threatened, and that makes this a personal challenge.
03:04Then we've got to help them.
03:05Unless they ask for our help, the Phantom and Jedha will face this threat alone.
03:14Hear ye and tremble!
03:17I, Indama, spirit demon of the winds, have come back to my ancestral home to rule this land and its people as I choose. Obey me without question.
03:32I know that voice. Can it be?
03:35I am Gurad. Chief of the Bandar people. We follow only the teachings of our elders.
03:41You are not welcome, Indama.
03:43Are you defying the spirit of the wind? With but a wave of my hand I could lay your village to waste.
03:51You are not a spirit, but a bad child. Leave us, or the eyes of the ghost who walks will know your deeds.
04:03I challenge your Phantom. No one has seen him in months. Your ghost has walked away.
04:10It's true. The Phantom has been gone for a long time.
04:14The Phantom is our friend and brother. He will not fail us.
04:19By nightfall, you and your people will be my subjects, or you will all be destroyed. The choice is yours.
04:28My friend, the Phantom, if ever your people need you, it's now.
04:40I'm glad you wanted me with you, Father.
04:42It's important that the Bandar know the Phantom will always stand by them.
04:46And as a future Phantom, I'll do whatever I can.
04:49Just be careful not to get in over your head.
04:52I knew you would come to save your people.
04:56It's been 20 years since we last met, but this time, things will be different.
05:03Father! What's happening? The clouds! They're alive!
05:09There's no escape. We will have to fight whatever's causing this.
05:22Well done, Phantom! But the real test of your worth is yet to come.
05:38Tonight we should move our people to the caves and the hills. There we can keep dry.
05:42We don't have to move anyone if we do as the weather demon asks.
05:46Could you live under the evil one?
05:48Where's the ghost who walks? Is he afraid of Vendana?
05:51For 400 years, the Phantom has stood by the Bandar.
05:57The Phantom knows no fear. He will come.
06:04My family is in danger. I cannot risk their lives against one so powerful.
06:09I will live my life as a free man and not as someone's puppet.
06:12The Phantom is coming! The Phantom and Jetta are here!
06:25Phantom! Jetta! I only wish your homecoming were under happier circumstances.
06:29As do we, my friend.
06:31What is the strange force which threatens our people, Guron?
06:35He calls himself Endama, the weather demon. I believe your father knows him well.
06:42Endama? I know no Endama, Guron.
06:45You will remember him. Endama has not forgotten you.
06:49Then it's time we got reacquainted. Where can we find him?
06:53He waits in the Skull Cave.
06:55No one will desecrate my home.
06:57The Skull Cave. Just as I remembered it.
07:07The Skull Cave. Just as I remembered it.
07:24Can it be? Is it really you?
07:27Yes. It's your dear older brother, Kurt.
07:33And this time, I'll get the title that's due me.
07:42You never told me I have an uncle.
07:44I hoped I'd never see you again, Kurt.
07:47Yet you knew this day would come. It was only a matter of time.
07:51I don't understand. How did this happen?
07:54It all started the day our father put us to the ultimate test.
08:01Today is the day of the Bandal Rite of Passage, my sons.
08:05To determine who will be the next Phantom.
08:08I want the two of you to go to the shrine on Mount Emtanga
08:12and bring the jewel of Zandun back for the ceremony.
08:16Let me go alone, Dad. I can do this by myself.
08:19No, Kurt. You must be able to work with others.
08:23This is one of the most important lessons you will ever learn.
08:27The kid will only get in the way.
08:29I'm just as good as you are.
08:31But I don't want him with me.
08:33The two of you will work together. Nothing more will be said.
08:38Okay, little brother. Let's see who can grab the jewel first.
08:42But Father said we should work together.
08:44What's wrong, little brother? Afraid I'll beat you.
08:48You watch, Kurt. I'll bring the jewel of Zandun down all by myself.
08:53I'm gonna win this race.
08:54I'm not running from any cat.
09:07Kurt's safe in that tree. I should finish the race and win. That would show him.
09:13Oh, but I can't leave him like that. Dad wants us to work as a team.
09:16Kurt, help me.
09:17Hey!
09:18Lumpa! Lumpa! Lumpa!
09:19Thanks, little brother. See you when I get home.
09:20Let's go.
09:21Hey!
09:22Lumpa! Lumpa!
09:23Hey!
09:24Thanks, little brother. See you when I get home.
09:27show him. Oh, but I can't leave him like that. Dad wants us to work as a team. Kit, help me. Hey!
09:36Loompa! Loompa!
09:43Thanks, little brother. See you when I get home with the jewel of Zandu.
09:57Kurt must be halfway to the temple by now. I can afford a few minutes rest. That stupid
10:13kid brother of mine. Now there'll be no doubt in Dad's mind who is the best of his sons.
10:27Give it up, kid. At least I don't have to cheat to win. I didn't cheat.
10:39Kit. Kit, are you alright? It was an accident. Honest. This could be a trick Kit thinks I'll
10:47fall for. Well, I'm no fool, little brother. I'll get the jewel first and then see if he's
10:53okay. This will show Dad I'm worthy to be the next phantom.
11:08Kit, look what I've got. Kit? Hey, Kit, no fooling. Where are you? You must have fallen over.
11:17What'll I tell Dad? I'll have to make up something.
11:23Father, I have the jewel of Zandu. I see. But where is your brother?
11:32Father, something terrible has happened. Kit fell as he was climbing Mount Emtanga. I tried
11:39to save him, but... Your brother is still alive, Kurt. I asked your aunt to follow you on your quest.
11:47When you left Kit on the mountain alone, he carried your brother home. You have cheated and lied,
11:53Kurt. I have decided to make Kit the next phantom after I'm gone. I'm sorry, my son, but you
12:00have never learned that the phantom is meant to serve others. You're making a big mistake choosing
12:07this wimp. You just wait. I'll show you I'm worthy. I'll make you pay for this, Kit.
12:14Kurt!
12:15No. Let him go. Kurt must find his own destiny.
12:24Remember now, little brother?
12:31My grandfather was right. You never will be worthy to be the phantom.
12:36I hope the years would have given you wisdom. I see they haven't. I'm sorry for you.
12:50Ha ha ha! You think you can hide from one who controls light? If only our dear father could see his brave phantom run!
12:59This is our fight, too. The freedom of the Vendor people is at stake. We must rise to action!
13:17Stop it! Stop staring at me!
13:20I could have been a better phantom than any of you! And I still will!
13:31All right, father. Now you'll see who is the more worthy!
13:35Mark these moments well, my brother, for they are...
13:37Mark these moments well, my brother, for they are...
14:05You are your last!
14:06You are your last!
14:15This is my moment of triumph! I will destroy you, and take the title that is rightfully mine! Don't you see? This is my moment of triumph!
14:27I am the better one! I should have been the phantom!
14:39And I will be!
14:42Never!
14:51No! No one may see my face! No one!
14:57If I cannot be the phantom, then I will destroy everything the phantom stands for!
15:07And you, you will stand by helplessly and watch, brother dearest!
15:17Attack the weapon demon!
15:20Look out!
15:22And I'll begin with you!
15:27I won't stand by and see the Bandar hurt!
15:37What can you do? With the wave of my hand, I could destroy your friend, Guran!
15:45Don't think of me! Destroy the demon!
15:47What do you want, Kurt?
15:48I have an idea, brother dear! One that should appeal to your sporting nature!
15:57A race! A race for the jewel of Zandu!
16:01Hmm, like when we were boys!
16:03Only this time, the winner becomes the phantom, as I should have been!
16:09Dad, you can't!
16:11Too many innocent people's lives are at stake! I have no choice!
16:15Then let me go to the mountain ahead of you! I'll make sure it's a fair race!
16:19Not this time, Jenna! This is something between Kurt Walker and Kit Walker!
16:25Then let the race begin!
16:27Then let the race begin!
16:29Whoo!
16:41Don't leave me waiting at the altar, Kit!
16:45Ha-ha-ha-ha!
16:46Not this time, Kurt! Not this time!
16:50Was it wrong for me to let my father race against Andama?
16:53I feel I should be there with him!
16:55This is for you and you alone to decide!
16:58I'm going!
17:00I'm going!
17:20Kurt, is this how you want it to end?
17:23Why, Kit, I say you have the situation well in hand!
17:29Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
17:37Thanks for the ride, brother!
17:48This could slow you down!
17:59Kurt must be at the mountain by now. It's time I used the powers of the Phantom. By jungle law, the Ghost Orcs calls forth the power of Tin Tigers!
18:27I'm nearly there!
18:30He's too far behind! This time I've won!
18:43There! He's too far behind! This time I've won!
18:49No! No! That's impossible!
19:00I have to win this race! The future of the Phantom rests with me!
19:04Give up, Kit! It's futile! I hold the final card!
19:09You hold nothing! Now or ever!
19:13I was meant to be the Phantom!
19:23I won't let Endama cheat me of my destiny!
19:28Hero, hear me!
19:31Hero, I need your help!
19:37Kurt! The Lich!
19:40No, Kurt!
19:48Father! I'm sorry!
19:50Well, it didn't have to end like this!
19:53Wind! To cushion my fall! And carry me!
20:02You won this time, little brother!
20:05But you will have to look over your shoulder every day of your life!
