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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.
00:06Earth's most powerful soldiers, or Earth's last chance to fight the spirals of love.
00:16Darkness has fallen on the victims of the sun.
00:25Our world calls for courage, peace, and freedom.
00:34We lost only.
00:37We will fight on our honor, what is right.
00:42We'll defend, fight the zone, zone rise.
00:47Earth's most powerful soldiers, or Earth's last chance against the spirals of love.
00:54The spirals of love.
00:59The spirals of love.
01:01Zone Riders, looks like we're coming to a commercial.
01:07Let's fight the zone.
01:10We've got panic in the streets all over New York City.
01:15We've got panic in the streets all over New York City.
01:29Have you identified the source of the noise?
01:31We were hoping you could help us on that.
01:34Dr. Lawrence has already dispatched an SPRC Robocam.
01:38We should have a picture any minute.
01:41Okay, this time everyone together on three.
01:45One, two, three.
01:49The Robocam has located something.
02:04Good heavens!
02:05Alert the Zone Riders.
02:08Code one alert.
02:10This means Overlord may be able to finish zoning the whole Earth.
02:18We've got a problem.
02:20A big one.
02:21The space shuttle engine.
02:23But it's crashed.
02:24Yes, and it seems Overlord has repaired it.
02:27And he's probably taking it right to the backup shuttle's launch pad in New Jersey.
02:31So that's why Overlord just zoned that area.
02:35If Overlord gets that engine into the backup shuttle, nobody will be able to stop him this time.
02:40So, let's go in and blow the engine while we have a chance.
02:44I'm afraid not, Max.
02:47You see, this is an early test of the engine.
02:51It worked, but the rocket failed.
02:53Whoops!
02:55Yeah, this aerial view gives you an idea of the power.
02:59This town was nearly ten miles away.
03:02The same thing in New York would wipe out half the world.
03:05You'll have to destroy the backup shuttle instead.
03:08We'll get the job done.
03:10Let's fight the Zone.
03:14Some of the most advanced scientific thinking went into it.
03:24Be glad we have our Zone riders.
03:26Uh, Doctor, I think you'd better have a look at this.
03:31It's Manfred.
03:34Then it is Doctor Manfred Omar.
03:36He's a friend of yours, isn't he?
03:38Ah, yes, I... I know him.
03:41He developed the shuttle and its engine.
03:43Excuse me, General, I... I need to check on that satellite photo.
03:47War touches us all.
03:53I understand.
03:54I'm fine, General, really.
03:56Manfred Omar's the fellow you told me about, isn't he?
03:59You used to build model rockets together as kids.
04:02And now he's a slave to Overlord.
04:04His genius will be used to install that engine.
04:07Sometimes it's easier if you remember who we're fighting for.
04:11Let's get that satellite photo, General.
04:15Commander Courage here. Go ahead, General.
04:17We're transmitting the infrared satellite photo of the launch pad area.
04:20Man, talk about fortified. We'll never get through all that.
04:29That's what we're afraid of. Since we can't destroy the shuttle, you'll have to prevent them from getting the engine to it.
04:35Overlord has got Manfred Omar on that transport.
04:38If there's any way, Commander, losing Omar would be a terrible loss for science.
04:43Well, of course, we'll do it. We can, Doctor, but...
04:46I understand the mission must come first, Commander.
04:50Switch to New York RoboCamp.
04:55Convert to Matmo.
04:56Now, Overlord will pass several large buildings before reaching the river.
05:00We'll bring one down in front and another in back.
05:03Yeah, block him in good.
05:05We'll set our trap near the big central library.
05:08The only alternative is to blast the Lincoln Tunnel and the New Kennedy Bridge.
05:13I'd, uh, prefer not to do that.
05:16The RoboCamp.
05:19Razorback has seen it.
05:23The Overlord will be expecting us.
05:25Hero, take the point. Hit it!
05:43Hero, take the point. Hit it!
05:46The RoboCamp!
05:56You mean what's left of it.
05:57We've gotta get to the library. Hit it!
05:59We've got to get to the library. Hit it!
06:29The New York City Central Library, one of the world's greatest.
06:36Azuna!
06:43Tank, hold them off.
06:45Yah, I didn't come in here to read.
06:49Max, can I read it? Set your charges.
06:52Blow up the library?
06:54But all these books, some are original editions.
06:58Until the zone spores destroyed them.
07:02Hero and I will wire the tall, empty building farther down the street.
07:05Hit it!
07:10That window. Use your laser layer.
07:24It is ready, Commander. Hit it!
07:28Set some charges here. I'll take the basement.
07:40Set some charges here. I'll take the basement.
07:47Back, salary.
07:52Back, salary.
08:02All set, Katarina.
08:04I think it's a danger.
08:05Well, let's get out of here.
08:07Come on, Tank. Out the back.
08:09Ready any time, you say, Commander.
08:22I am also ready.
08:24The transport's almost there.
08:26Not yet. Not yet. Now!
08:30Back up. We'll use another street.
08:47Hit it!
08:48Stop them! Stop the Zone Riders!
09:01The Zone Riders have forgotten who they are dealing with.
09:06This will prove to be only a very slight delay.
09:14Plan B. At the river.
09:16Hero and I will blow the tunnel.
09:17Tank and Max bring down the bridge.
09:19Katarina, keep watch.
09:20Hit it!
09:21Hit it!
09:36Hero, now!
09:37Now!
09:48It must be going to the bridge.
09:59Max, it's coming your way. Are you ready?
10:02Not quite!
10:07Hey, look! Target practice!
10:15Come on, Tank! Move it!
10:16Come on, Tank! Move it!
10:17It must be a level of a pipe.
10:18Come on, Tank!
10:19Hey, hold on, Tank!
10:36This will be some ride!
10:44Tank!
10:45Stay tuned. The Zone Riders will be back.
10:56And now we return with more Spiral Zone action.
11:04Tank.
11:15Man, oh man, you had to do it.
11:26You just had to do it.
11:45You just had to do it.
12:15Why'd you blow the bridge while you were still on it?
12:29I needed a bath anyway.
12:35Oh man.
12:37Way to go, Max.
12:39Commander, look!
12:41The Overlord would not deliberately sink the engine.
12:49It does not sink. The Dodge floats.
12:52Quick, Max. Get us near the propeller.
13:10Is there any way to stop that thing?
13:28Any word yet?
13:56Not from the Zone Riders. They're still in the Zone.
13:59But I have some bad news, my friend.
14:02About Dr. Omar? Is he all right?
14:06For the moment, yes, probably.
14:08It's the engine transport.
14:10According to the latest data, it's reached New Jersey.
14:13We can assume Dr. Omar is still aboard.
14:16And still in danger.
14:17This isn't over yet.
14:25Hero, the holomap.
14:31Here we are.
14:33The road to the launch pad bends around this field next to the dam holding back the lake.
14:37If we can fool Overlord into cooperating just a little, we'll blast a hole in the road here.
14:45But, Commander, Overlord will just take a shortcut through this farm field.
14:50I hope so.
14:51I'll explain on the way.
14:52Let's hit it!
14:53All right, everybody know their assignment?
15:12Okay, directly across from the bar.
15:14Fire!
15:15Fire!
15:16A hole in the road.
15:27They're clutching at straws now.
15:30They cannot stop me from reaching a shuttle, and they know it.
15:35I smell a trick, Overlord.
15:38And I smell victory.
15:41Now get that barge moving across the field.
15:46How about that?
15:52They're buying it.
15:54They're buying real trouble, and they deserve it.
16:02You're way off, Courage.
16:05Way off.
16:06Keep the barge moving.
16:20Do not let it stop.
16:31Hit it!
16:32Now it is her turn to play Spitz it up.
16:59Now for the big finish.
17:14Two again.
17:15One, that's not fair.
17:16Hang in there, Dr. Romar.
17:38Overlord, to launch base commander.
17:44We need reinforcements.
17:46Dispatch more zoners.
17:49They will be there in ten minutes.
17:52Just make sure some remain to guard the shuttle.
17:55Attention, all zoners below the rank of corporal.
18:16Report at once to Overlord.
18:18Overlord.
18:18Overlord.
18:19There.
18:27That does it for the last charge.
18:29I need to get out of here.
18:38It won't be long now.
18:42What?
18:43A generator now!
18:44No, this can't happen now.
18:52I'm too close to victory.
18:55Now's my chance.
19:12You're in good hands now, Dr. Romar.
19:15You're a discredit to all women, Dutchess.
19:25A prune face.
19:43Over here.
19:47Hey, handsome.
19:48Bandit, meet Reeple.
20:03I think I have the edge.
20:08End of the line, courage.
20:10Oh, that's a no-no, Razorback.
20:15Overlord, it is hopeless.
20:17We must survive to fight another day.
20:20Withdraw.
20:22Inform the others.
20:24If I must taste the agony of defeat,
20:28I will not let them taste victory.
20:40Don't, just when it was starting to be fun.
20:49I'm sorry to say, the shuttle is a complete loss.
20:52How long will it take to replace it?
20:54Once the UN committee grants its approval,
20:56and I'm sure they will,
20:58about five years.
21:00That long?
21:02It'd be much longer if you hadn't saved the engine
21:04and Dr. Romar.
21:06Dr. Lawrence, you've got a guest.
21:09Manfred!
21:11Manfred, your recovery is going well?
21:14Yes, after 48 hours, I feel very well indeed.
21:18I have all of you to thank for that.
21:21Well, it's good to have you back on our side, Dr. Romar.
21:28We'll be right back with more Spiral Zone action.
21:34And now we return with more Spiral Zone adventure.
21:38We'll be right back with more Spiral Zone.
22:08We'll be right back with more Spiral Zone.

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