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  • 6/26/2025
Spiral Zone is a 1987 animated sci-fi series that blends action, dystopian storytelling, and futuristic tech. Set in the year 2007, the show follows an elite team known as the Zone Riders as they battle the evil Overlord and his Black Widows, who have enslaved much of the world using a mind-controlling bio-weapon called the Spiral Zone. With its dark tone, advanced animation for the time, and unique character designs, Spiral Zone stands out as one of the most underrated and mature 80s cartoons — a must-watch for fans of retro action and sci-fi animation.

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00:00Surrender or pay the consequences
00:07Earth's most powerful soldiers
00:10Earth's last chance
00:13To fight the spirals of love
00:16Darkness has fallen
00:20On the victims of the zone
00:26Our world calls for courage
00:32Peace and freedom
00:35We must own
00:37We will fight
00:40On our honor
00:42But it's right
00:43We'll defend
00:45Fight the zone
00:46Zone prize
00:48Earth's most powerful soldiers
00:51Or Earth's last chance
00:53Against the spirals
00:56See anything, Commander?
01:11Not yet
01:12But they're in there
01:13I think we go get those dirty dogs, yeah?
01:16We will learn by observing the enemy
01:18Before we engage him
01:20What do you think Overlord wants with Hoover Dam?
01:23From there, Overlord controls the electrical power for most of the western United States
01:28And you could see what would happen if that dam were destroyed
01:32It would flood all this part of the state
01:35Since the migration of the 1980s and 90s, thousands of people lived there
01:41MC Regional calling zone riders
01:43This is Courage, what's up?
01:46There's a Black Widow assault in Sector 3
01:48They seem to be after someone who's left the zone
01:51Left the zone?
01:53But that's impossible
01:54Up to now
01:55Sector coordinates 10, 034, 28
01:58Range 3 miles and closing
02:00This may be a chance to do Overlord's Black Widow some damage
02:04We're on our way
02:06There he is
02:31Yeah, let's have some fun with the old coot
02:34No, no!
03:00What's the matter, old man?
03:11Don't you want to play?
03:13He might not, but we do!
03:16Time to play with us, dummkups!
03:19I thought you were cooked sauerkraut that time, Tank
03:32Very funny, Max
03:35Let's get out of here
03:40Katarina, take care of the old man
03:45Weeper!
04:07Blake!
04:08Help me!
04:08You've got legs
04:11Run!
04:18Maybe we can still get him
04:19Forget it, it's over
04:21I wonder why they didn't put up more of a fight
04:25And how did that guy ever get away from the zone?
04:28The throttle is jammed at high speed
04:30He couldn't stop
04:31Commander!
04:31How's he doing, Captain?
04:33He's weak
04:34But he'll be all right
04:35The effects of the zone are wearing off
04:37Colonel Donovan!
04:41You know this old fellow, sir?
04:43Oh, yes, I know him
04:45I know him well
04:46As a young officer
04:52King Donovan was the best pilot the Air Force Thunderbirds ever had
04:56The Precision Flying Team
04:57I remember hearing about them in school
04:59Hmm
05:00After he made Colonel, he was Operations Officer for the Eastern Sector during the Desert Wars
05:04He was my CO
05:06You were friends?
05:08Friends?
05:09He was like a second father to me
05:11He's trying to get up, but he shouldn't
05:14That sounds like King Donovan, all right
05:18Colonel Donovan, good to see you
05:20Colonel?
05:21What's with all the formality?
05:23You know my handle's king
05:24Right
05:25King of the skies
05:27Until they grounded me
05:28Now, how do I get out of here?
05:31That darn medic won't let me get up
05:33Well, he's just making sure you're okay
05:35Those slimy apes can't hurt me
05:38Hey, do you know that Overlord has put up a new zone generator by Hoover Dam?
05:43That's why we're here, Donovan
05:44Then here's something you don't know
05:46Overlord is gonna try to connect up the zone generator to the hydroelectric power of the dam
05:52It'll increase the size of the zone ten times
05:55You're sure of that?
05:56Those darn Blackwooders grabbed me for one of their laser gangs
05:59And before we went into the zone, I heard them talking about it
06:02Thanks, King
06:03I'll, uh, I'll alert the zone riders
06:05Wait a minute, there's more
06:07I know how you can get to the dam without being seen
06:11How?
06:13An old engineer's road leads right behind the dam to the zone generator
06:17And you're sure it's, it's not guarded?
06:20I saw it
06:21It's hidden by boulders
06:22And as far as I know, it's not on any map
06:25I hope you're right, Colonel, because we're gonna bet that you are
06:29I ought to tear you apart for leaving me behind
06:33Come on and try it
06:35Just try it
06:37Enough of this bickering
06:42Your own stupidity lost your vehicle, Razorback
06:46Don't expect sympathy for that
06:48Just don't turn your back on me, Reaper
06:51Ever
06:52The power link is complete
06:55The zone it creates is thirty miles wide
06:58The zone riders will not be able to resist coming
07:02Especially since our friend Donovan has convinced them they're surprising us
07:08If they believe his story
07:10Only one of them need believe it
07:12Commander Dirk Courage
07:15And since Donovan was his friend and mentor, why not?
07:20But the memory implant is foolproof
07:22Donovan has a memory of something he did not experience
07:26Because our memory implant tells him it is true
07:30And when the zone riders come up that forgotten back road
07:34We will be waiting
07:37You gotta let me come with you
07:39I owe those rats
07:41Uh, sorry, we've only got five suits, King
07:44You'll at least need a guide to the edge of the zone
07:46Better yet, let me fly you in
07:49I can get you so low they won't know what hit them
07:52Thanks for the offer, old timer, but...
07:56Old timer, is it?
07:58I was fighting wars when you were in diapers, fella
08:01What did I say?
08:05Old timer!
08:12We're almost in range of Overlord's zone sensors
08:15We'll continue on in the dry riverbed
08:17Look, the zone!
08:19It is gigantic!
08:20It is gigantic!
08:35Now!
08:36Now!
08:45Pass it!
08:46Attract!
08:50Goodbye, my dear.
09:15Hero, it looks bad, Commenda.
09:18Very bad.
09:20Hero, get down.
09:34Cover me, Commenda.
09:34Touches come.
09:56That was a pretty good trick, my boy.
09:59It's well, but we don't have time to gab about it.
10:02I'll hold off, Overlord.
10:03Get Katarina out.
10:11Protect Katarina.
10:12I will use the Sonic Disruptors.
10:15Everyone, activate Sonic Battlers.
10:32You make it very easy, Courage.
10:36Did we get them?
10:54Everything's fine, Kat.
10:58We must get medical aid for her.
11:00Yeah, and I would like a few words with Herr Donovan.
11:04He sent us into an ambush.
11:06We'll talk to him.
11:07Take good care of her.
11:31Dirk, I want Donovan in my office.
11:33I know what you're thinking, sir, but there's...
11:35At once!
11:40There's only one explanation for what you did.
11:43Donovan, you are a traitor.
11:46No!
11:47Lock him up.
11:48I'll see him charged with treason.
11:50General King Donovan is one of the most loyal and honest men I know.
11:54Dirk, he almost got y'all killed.
11:57He sent you into a trap.
11:58General, King Donovan wouldn't do that.
12:02Then how do you explain what happened?
12:04I can't.
12:05But I'm going to find out.
12:10Well, we'll know in a second.
12:13If this turns up negative, Dirk, I'm proceeding with the treason charges.
12:18Ah, there.
12:20That line shows that Donovan's memory has been tampered with.
12:24Now that we know that, we'll find out how.
12:27What is it?
12:42A memory implant.
12:43Fairly ordinary in the fields of high-tech mind control.
12:46Here, watch.
12:47Now, my friend, you will tell the Zone riders about an engineer's road.
13:00You discovered it years ago, right?
13:06I discovered years ago.
13:09Good.
13:11Now put him in the turbo car, jam the throttle, and send him out of the Zone.
13:17And be sure to put up a good fight once you attract the Zone riders' attention to him.
13:22They planted a phony memory in Donovan's brain.
13:26I'm sorry, Donovan.
13:27I...
13:27Donovan, wait!
13:28The medtech says she's got a 50-50 chance.
13:37What I wouldn't give to get my hands on Overlord and his slime?
13:42You'll get your chance, tonight.
13:45Weather Central reports a heavy storm headed this way.
13:47We'll use that for cover when we hit the generator.
13:50With any luck, Overlord will be there.
13:52We had better get moving.
13:55This one's gonna be for you, Cat.
14:08I'm sorry I got you into this fix, my girl.
14:11I was so sure about that road.
14:14It seemed so real.
14:15But then, they say there's no fool like an old fool.
14:18I'd do anything to see you well again.
14:27If I could only make it up to you,
14:29then maybe I can make it up to you.
14:32And to Dirk.
14:32Ma'am, we're glad to see you back on your feet.
14:57Whoa.
14:58Things have changed a bit since I flew a plane.
15:01What the?
15:11Fuel, check.
15:13Lasers, check.
15:14Let her rip!
15:23Eagle One, this is Tower.
15:25Who are you and where are you going?
15:27Tower, this is King of the Skies,
15:29said I'm on my way.
15:43Can't we find something better to do
15:45than march around in the rain?
15:47There will be better things to do,
15:49Razorback.
15:51For now.
15:52Just follow orders.
15:53Their main force is defending the Zone Generator.
15:59So we hit him at the dam.
16:02That's what I want him to think.
16:07All the troops are guarding the Generator, Overlord.
16:11Good.
16:12When the Zone Riders attack the dam,
16:15pull them all off.
16:17But then they'll surely attack the Generator.
16:19That's exactly what I want.
16:27College has started playing the game with us.
16:31But I will win it.
16:36We're pinned down.
16:38Send reinforcements.
16:39I set the vehicles on remote
16:44and the weapons for automatic fire.
16:46That'll keep you busy.
16:47The Zone Generator power link.
16:49We must destroy it now.
17:01I pledge for charge now, Commander.
17:04As soon as the Black Widows are gone.
17:05Ten minutes and that charge goes off.
17:26Don't, Commander.
17:41Good.
17:42Come on, tank.
17:43We'll meet Hero and Max at the power station.
17:52Power link to the Zone Generator.
17:56It was the power link to the Zone Generator.
18:02Come on.
18:03Let's find the Commander and get out of here.
18:14We'll head back through the Defile.
18:21I don't think we should.
18:23Look.
18:26You neglected to protect your rear, Commander.
18:30We came across the water.
18:33It appears they have cut off our escape.
18:36Hey, you're still gonna lose your generator.
18:39Wrong again, Lieutenant Jones.
18:42I watched you plant this device.
18:45And now,
18:47I'll watch you destroyed by it.
18:49There are only five minutes on the timer.
19:00It will demolish the dam.
19:02And us with it.
19:04Then we'd better get a move on.
19:06Hit it!
19:10Check them!
19:11Here comes the King of the Skies!
19:19Here comes the King of the Skies!
19:27Who is that?
19:31It's one for Katarina, Duchess.
19:34Here comes the King of the Skies!
19:43Whoo-hoo!
19:44Even if we could get to the bomb in time,
19:51we can't get it far enough away from the dam!
19:54Commander, I have a way.
19:56Maybe.
19:58Roger!
19:59I see ya!
20:00Hurry, Donovan.
20:16Hurry, it blows in 15 seconds.
20:23Jump.
20:24Why doesn't he jump?
20:30Donovan!
20:39Didn't make it, sir.
20:41Ah, look!
20:55It is so good to be with you all again.
20:58And I hear you are a real king of the skies.
21:00Well, I guess I wasn't bad for an old-timer.
21:04Eh, Max?
21:04Earth's most powerful soldiers fight the spirals alone.
21:19Our world calls for courage, peace, and freedom we must own.
21:32We will fight on our honor.
21:34What is right, will defend, fight the zone.
21:39Zone riders, Earth's most powerful soldiers, are Earth's last chance against the spiral zone.
21:50Spirals of...
21:53Spirals of...
21:54The End
21:55The End
21:56The End
21:57The End