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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.
00:30For courage, peace, and freedom, we must own.
00:39We will fight on our honor, but it's right.
00:43We'll defend, fight the zone, zone rise.
00:47Earth's most powerful soldiers or Earth's last chance against the spiral zone.
00:59Zone riders, looks like we're coming to a commercial.
01:10Let's fight the zone.
01:29Our ETA at MCC is another five minutes, Dr. Storikov.
01:36Uh-oh. Trouble at 12 o'clock. All pilots assume defensive tactics.
01:41On the laser. Check.
01:53Check.
02:09A Russian fool. I told him I'd have my revenge.
02:14Check.
02:20Work it, Commander.
02:44I think we can ride it down, because there's the courage.
02:47Roger. Good luck.
02:48Good. We'll deal with courage later.
02:51Good. We'll deal with courage later.
02:55Commander Șiе!
03:13Commander Coe!
03:15Courage later.
03:24Commander Courage, I have lost all lift on left wing.
03:28Hang on, I've got an idea.
03:30We're going to head for that field overhead.
03:40It's working, Commander.
03:45You did it, Commander!
03:49We did it. Nice flying.
03:52Well, gentlemen, welcome to the United States.
04:01I assure you, Mr. Borchenko, this room is secure from any listening devices.
04:06Now, just as you are sure we would have no problems arriving today.
04:10The room is clear, Dr. Starokov.
04:13Thank you, Mikhail.
04:14Comrades, this is Spirotox.
04:17Our one hope of defeating the Spiral Zone.
04:20Excuse me, Doctor, but aren't you overlooking the Zone Riders?
04:23They are warriors without peer, but you only have five suits.
04:28This will end the need for those suits forever.
04:31I read your paper on Spirotox and, well, how it should neutralize the Zone effects completely.
04:38That's jolly good. Quite impressive.
04:41If it works.
04:42That is the precise reason we are here, to test its effectiveness.
04:47Moscow has no time for games.
04:50Nor do we, Mr. Borchenko.
04:52I've already worked out a plan.
04:54I shall need one of your suits for this experiment.
04:57Of course.
04:58I have a suggestion on who we can leave behind on this one.
05:01I'm sure Tank won't mind.
05:03Oh, but why me?
05:06You need me with you.
05:07I need you with Dr. Lawrence.
05:09I'm sorry, Max.
05:10But...
05:11Max, you have your orders.
05:25This is Omega-6.
05:27Come in.
05:28What information do you have?
05:30First, we must confirm our agreement.
05:34Deliver Starokov and the Zone riders to me, and I will make you a Black Widow.
05:41Satisfied?
05:42Da.
05:42Then continue.
05:44The Spirotox experiment will take place at noon tomorrow in the Zone nearest MCC.
05:52No, no.
05:53You're putting it on backwards.
05:55It goes this way.
05:56Thank you, Lieutenant.
05:57Now, the helmet's equipped with OptiScan, a comm link, and special breathing equipment.
06:04All are activated automatically.
06:06And these, Lieutenant?
06:08Electronic handcuffs.
06:09You won't have any reason to use them.
06:11Lieutenant, I get a strange feeling from you.
06:14Have I offended you in some way?
06:17No, you haven't.
06:18I'm sorry.
06:20I lost my family in the Chicago Zone, so anytime I'm cut out of a mission, I feel like I'm letting them down.
06:28Ah, I too have lost family in the Zones, Max.
06:31Grandchildren I've never seen are under Overlord slavery.
06:35I didn't know.
06:36I think we are all fighting for the same thing.
06:39We just have different ways of doing it.
06:41Come on.
06:42I'll brief you on my Zone Rider cycle.
06:52Ten minutes.
06:53Then we attack the generator as a diversion.
06:56Ten minutes after that, we will destroy it.
07:00Hit it.
07:01You said the Spirotox takes about five minutes to work.
07:15You'd better get started.
07:17Of course, Commander.
07:18I want everything to work as planned.
07:23Mikhail?
07:24Our bandit and his zoners in place.
07:34Everything's ready.
07:35Go to your position.
07:38In minutes, my revenge will be complete.
07:42What the heck's so important about that old Russian?
07:45Idiot.
07:45Don't you listen to anything.
07:48Starokov had Overlord expelled from Russia after he defected there.
07:53The fool ignored my warning never to come to this country.
07:57And he makes it worse with his invention that is to be used against me.
08:01Now he must pay.
08:10Max, why don't you get some coffee or something?
08:13I can't now.
08:14They're about to enter the Zone.
08:15We'll make sure the coast is clear and be right back.
08:23Thank you, Commander.
08:30You should get onto the vehicle now.
08:40Doctor, what are you doing?
08:42I have worked a very long time for this moment, Mikhail.
08:46You must have thought me a fool.
08:49What are you talking about?
08:51Have you never wondered why I allowed no one to see the formula for the Spirotox?
08:56Not even you, my trusted assistant?
08:58I have known of your sympathy with Overlord's cause for some time now.
09:02What are you doing?
09:03The Overlord is expecting us, isn't he?
09:06We must not keep him waiting.
09:09This Spirotox is as useless as water, meant only to draw Overlord to me.
09:14And when he comes, I have a gift for him.
09:18A hyperplasma bomb?
09:19It can blow a crater a kilometer wide.
09:22Comrade, please!
09:24Do not take me into the Zone!
09:26It sounds like a son-rider cycle.
09:37Dr. Storikov, stop!
09:52Keep watching for zonas.
09:53Get ready!
10:06Take cover!
10:22Hero!
10:23Attack!
10:25Attack!
10:30Hero!
10:38Stay tuned. The Zone Riders will be back.
10:44And now we return with more Spiral Zone action.
10:51Hero!
10:53Hero!
11:06Hero!
11:08Are you all right?
11:10I think so.
11:11We did not expect so many zonas.
11:14We must go now.
11:19Get them!
11:20Get out of the back and hang on!
11:30Get out of the back and hang on!
11:31After him!
11:32That's weird.
11:39Something wrong, Max?
11:42I've had to boost the reception power twice on the readings of the Commander, Katarina, and Dr. Storkov.
11:48But that means they must be going much deeper into the Zone than we planned.
11:51That's curious.
11:53Look, Tank and Hero's telemetry shows their respiration and heart rates are sky high.
11:58They're in trouble.
11:59Max, where are you going?
12:01I've got to take care of something.
12:03Access denied.
12:15Improper security clearance.
12:17What do you think you're doing, Lieutenant?
12:27Everything's gone haywire.
12:29They're all in trouble out there.
12:30I've got to go in and help.
12:31Then let me do that.
12:37We can't afford any mistakes.
12:39And you're taking a frightfully big chance.
12:42If the Spiratox fails, you'll be helpless in the Zone.
12:46I know.
12:47I'll preset the Cycle's autopilot to home in on the Commander's telemetry and cross my fingers.
12:51What a pleasant surprise.
13:05We can get courage and the woman, too.
13:10I won't tell you again.
13:12Let the throttle go.
13:16Now, just what do you think you're doing?
13:18I am sorry, Commander.
13:19I became confused and could not find the brake.
13:22Uh-uh.
13:23I don't buy that, Doctor.
13:25Max said your driving skills were excellent.
13:27Commander!
13:28Borchenko is zoned!
13:30The Spiratox didn't work!
13:32Just what's going on here?
13:34Unlock those immediately.
13:35Now, why did you go deeper into the Zone with Borchenko like that?
13:39What are you up to, Doctor?
13:41Commander!
13:42We were ambushed!
13:42We have only one cycle now!
13:45Get to the entrance of Pine Canyon.
13:46We'll meet you.
13:49We're outnumbered.
13:59Follow me!
14:01Cat, take Borchenko and Storokov's cycle.
14:04I'll take Storokov.
14:09Hang on!
14:10I sure hope I don't need the autopilot.
14:28Here goes.
14:29Take the needle!
14:43Take the needle!
14:43Take the needle!
14:45Overlord. Up the canyon. It's our only chance.
15:11They're exactly where I want them.
15:15The right fork goes back to MCC.
15:20Quick, behind those rocks.
15:32Take cover here with Porchenko.
15:46They're in there.
15:59Get them.
16:04The bomb. It will destroy us all.
16:08Bob, what are you talking about?
16:12Katarina, keep an eye on Porchenko.
16:17All right. Give me the bomb, Dr. Starokov.
16:21No, Commander. If I let go, it will automatically explode.
16:26I will wait for Overlord to get within range.
16:30Did it ever occur to you that you will destroy all of us?
16:34But at least I will get Overlord.
16:37Maybe.
16:39But if you don't, who'd be left to fight him?
16:41No one.
16:43And that would end the hope for everyone, everywhere.
16:47Commander, I am so sorry.
16:49The bomb, Starokov, is it?
16:52It is. For now.
16:54Starokov, is it?
16:56Starokov, is it?
16:58It is. For now.
17:00Starokov's got a bomb.
17:25If he's hit or even startled, it could go off.
17:27Draw fire away from him.
17:32Hero, I need the grappler to get the bomb out of here.
17:35At once, Commander.
17:42They are going to Overlord us.
17:46Careful. Careful.
17:50All right, Doctor. Pull your hand out.
17:53Slowly.
17:56Get it out of here, hero.
17:58Oh, that is easier said than done, Commander.
18:04Take them.
18:08It's a Soul Rider.
18:26Hero, that opening's our only chance.
18:34Tank, take the Rimfire Cannon.
18:38Katarina, hero, take Borchenko and Starokov and let's go.
18:42Attack, attack, attack.
18:51Get them out of the zone. Now.
18:56Faster. We have to stop Max.
19:08Get them out of the zone. Now.
19:10Faster. We have to stop Max.
19:14We have to stop Max.
19:15Ooh.
19:49Take them.
20:19This isn't over yet, Courage.
20:34We are now, thanks to you and Max.
20:46You disregarded orders, old friend, and saved our lives.
20:50I cannot apologize enough for my actions yesterday, Commander.
21:00I endangered all of you.
21:02I know how you felt.
21:04When you've lost family in the zone, it changes you.
21:07You do things you never thought you'd do.
21:09Sure, Max.
21:10Like riding into the zone without your suit?
21:13I shall return to my work in electrobiology.
21:19I only hope I can contribute in some way to the defeat of Overlord.
21:23I hope so too, Doctor.
21:25One day the world will be free once again.
21:27We'll be right back with more Spiral Zone action.
21:37And now we return with more Spiral Zone adventure.
21:40Earth's most powerful soldiers fight the Spiral Zone.
21:52Our world calls for courage, peace, and freedom with a stone.
22:02We will fight on our honor, what is right.
22:08We'll defend, fight the zone.
22:11Zone riders, Earth's most powerful soldiers.
22:15Our Earth's last chance against the Spiral Zone.
22:24Spiral Zone.