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.
01:57Major O'Hara, Lieutenant Baker. Unit A reporting, sir.
02:01Report, Lieutenant.
02:02Unit B is completely outplanked and cut off, sir.
02:05Good work, Lieutenant. Now get back up there and see if you can force them out.
02:09Yes, sir.
02:12After a month of training maneuvers, the Green Berets will be at their fighting best.
02:21Now.
02:26The Zone Riders will never be able to defeat both the Black Widows and the Green Berets together.
02:50Finally, I will be rid of the Zone Riders once and for all.
03:02Sirius, much damage, but we saved a big part of Los Angeles, Commander.
03:08And many victims of the Zone.
03:09I am thankful there were no casualties.
03:19Me too, Cat. But it was almost too easy.
03:22Overlord and his Black Widows didn't even show up.
03:24Yeah. I wonder what they're up to.
03:26General McFarland to Commander Courage.
03:31Come in, Commander.
03:32Courage here, General.
03:33The 147th Green Beret Marauders were on field maneuvers at our base outside Manila.
03:39Less than an hour ago, Overlord zoned them.
03:41That's what they were up to, Max.
03:47Your orders are priority one, Commander.
03:50You and your Zone Riders are to fly to the Manila base at once.
03:55Destroy the generator and rescue the Green Berets.
03:58I have a feeling that's not going to be easy, General.
04:01I think you're right.
04:02If I know Overlord, he plans to use the Green Berets to stop us.
04:07Hero, set the autopilot, then get a holographic map of the Manila base up on the screen.
04:16Autopilot engaged, Commander.
04:21Tank, check with Dr. Lawrence.
04:23I want you to figure a way to convert the autopilot to remote so we can control the Eagle from the ground.
04:28You two, check equipment.
04:30Max, start with the Parapax.
04:32Blast that, Overlord.
04:38Aren't you taking this a little personally, Max?
04:40It is personal.
04:42You've heard me talk about the Major, Major Timothy O'Haran.
04:45Yeah, the one officer who always believed in you.
04:48That's the guy.
04:49Every time I got in trouble with the brass, the Major went to bat for me.
04:53He must have saved my tail a hundred times.
04:55And he taught me everything I know about hand-to-hand combat.
04:58And he's with the 147th?
05:00He's their commander.
05:01Other than the Zone Riders, he's the best friend I ever had.
05:05Max, we'll do everything we can to save the Major and his men.
05:09We'll have to, because it won't be easy.
05:11They're the best fighting men in the world.
05:18Fine, fine.
05:20Let's see what we have here, Sergeant.
05:23A good job here, Doctor.
05:24The remote control works.
05:26Of course.
05:30Good luck to all of you.
05:32Max will remain on board.
05:34Max will remain on board.
05:35The rest of us will parapack down and draw Overlord and the Black Widows and the Green Berets away from the generator toward this abandoned World War II fort.
05:43Tank will place a few delaying charges in the jungle.
05:46Then, it's up to Max.
05:48I'll leave the plane hovering on autopilot, parapack down, and blow the generator.
05:53The Green Berets will become disoriented and useless to Overlord.
05:56But, Commander, there's no way out of the fort.
06:01The back of it sits on top of a cliff.
06:04God, we could be trapped in there.
06:06That's where the remote control is our ace in the hole.
06:09To land the Eagle inside the fort if we need it to escape.
06:13Okay, everybody.
06:14This is it.
06:22Let's hit it.
06:36Make sure all weapons are on stun.
07:04We don't want to hurt any Green Berets.
07:06Get the vehicles.
07:07Hero, take the point.
07:20It appears we have found what we are looking for.
07:29Stop them.
07:34Fire.
07:57Bullseye.
07:59Way to go, Commander.
08:00Head for the fort.
08:26Get on stage.
08:28I've got him.
08:32I've got him.
08:58Cat, look out!
09:12Cat, you all right?
09:14Doc, I think so.
09:16Good.
09:16Get on, and let's get the heck out of here.
09:23Time for me to get moving.
09:24Hang in there, Major.
09:30Things are gonna change fast.
09:32We can't go much further on this.
09:56That tree up ahead.
09:57Get ready to jump.
09:58Jump!
09:59It's not gonna be easy.
10:07Like I said, saving the Green Berets.
10:10Just like Overlord Faker.
10:26Welcome to the Philippines, Lieutenant.
10:29Uh-oh.
10:29Gotta do something.
10:31Hey, Major O'Hara.
10:32How you doing?
10:34Not too good, huh?
10:35Me neither.
10:36Stay tuned.
10:45The Zone Riders will be back.
10:51And now we return with more Spiral Zone action.
10:54Dissom him, Major.
11:00Didn't remove his helmet.
11:02I want him zoned.
11:04This really isn't necessary, Major.
11:06You know I wouldn't hurt you.
11:17Sorry, Major.
11:18You taught me that trick.
11:20I never thought I'd have to use it on you.
11:22You let him get away.
11:29The rest of you, after him.
11:31Stay with me, Major.
11:33We'll head him off.
11:40Don't get Jones.
11:42Overlord will have my head.
11:44And I'll have yours, Major.
11:46This way.
11:47Tank, talk to me.
12:04I am setting for last charge, Commander.
12:06We can't hold this position.
12:09We have to pull back to the fort.
12:11Now.
12:12Hero, Katarina, get out of here.
12:14Hit it.
12:15I'll provide cover.
12:16Ow!
12:31After the lever.
12:33Tank, what's happening?
12:33Are you okay?
12:35Yeah, Commander.
12:36But the remote control is kaput.
12:38Great.
12:39Now, how do we get out of here if we need to?
12:41Yeah.
12:41Good.
12:42That's what I need.
12:44Welcome to Immolition Derby.
12:50Yeah.
12:50Good.
12:51That's what I need.
12:54Welcome to Immolition Derby.
13:03One down.
13:15Quick-packing, inside.
13:25You two, be inside!
13:55My Black Widows and the Green Berets.
13:58The perfect combination to stop the Zone Riders.
14:20Make sure your timing's right, Tank.
14:23Yard, Commander.
14:25That's a good timing.
14:36Be down.
14:47Be down.
15:01We are winning.
15:04We are winning!
15:06With the Zone Riders gone, there will be no one to oppose me.
15:11Are you alright?
15:23How does it feel?
15:24Like it isn't there.
15:25It is temporarily paralyzed.
15:28I will give you something for it.
15:30No.
15:31No, there isn't time.
15:32If Max doesn't blow that generator quick, we're in serious trouble.
15:36And we can't get out of here unless Tank can fix that remote control.
15:46Max, do you read me?
15:48I'm a little busy right now, Commander.
15:51What's up?
15:52We're a little busy too, Max.
15:53But if you don't blow the generator quick, we're done for.
15:56You read me?
15:57Loud and clear, Commander.
15:59I made the order.
16:00Now if I can get him Razor back to play along.
16:04That's it, duty.
16:05Keep on coming.
16:06And away we go.
16:10That's it, duty.
16:37Keep on coming.
16:38And away we go.
16:38No, Major!
16:40It's one of the great things about you, Major. You are indestructible.
16:47Now the generator. I can figure out how to blow it without my weapons.
16:53Aha! Ask and ye shall receive.
17:10This is Razorback's fault. He will pay for this.
17:32Time to say bye-bye.
17:40Let's go.
17:58Razorback!
18:10The zone is retreating
18:22No need to hit any of the green berets now
18:25Pick your targets
18:28Black Widow, disengage
18:33Return to Intruder
18:35This battle is over
18:39Overlord is right
18:42Without the green berets, we have no chance to take the port
18:46Looks like Overlord decided to throw in the towel
18:55There will be another day, Zone Riders
18:59I promise you
19:01Just a little further, Major
19:08I'll have you back with your men
19:09Before long, you'll be feeling better
19:11If you had carried out your mission
19:14The Zone Riders would be finished now
19:17Hey, it wasn't my fault
19:19It was that jerk, Major
19:21He wouldn't follow orders
19:23Zoneers always follow orders
19:26But I swear, Overlord
19:28I did my best
19:29Well, your best
19:31Wasn't good enough
19:34Bandit, get us out of here
19:36You sure that remote control will work now, Tank?
19:54When Tank fixes something
19:56Tank fixes something
19:58You and your people risked your lives for us, Commander
20:24We owe you one
20:26Well, I'm just glad that in the battle against Overlord
20:30The best fighting men in the world are on our side again
20:33We feel the same way about the Zone Riders
20:37As for you, Max
20:39I was never happier to see an old friend before in my life
20:43Thanks to your training in hand-to-hand combat
20:46I'm still around so you can see me
20:48Take care, Max
20:50You too, Major
20:51See ya
21:20Yes, sir
21:23The best fighting men in the world
21:25They sure are
21:28We'll be right back with more Spiral Zone action
21:32And now we return with more Spiral Zone adventure
