- 7/3/2025
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
00:10Or Earth's last chance
00:12To fight the spirals of love
00:16Darkness has fallen
00:21On the victims of the zone
00:27Our world calls for courage
00:33Peace and freedom
00:36We must own
00:39We will fight
00:41On our honor
00:42What is right
00:44We'll defend
00:45Fight the zone
00:47Zone rise
00:48Earth's most powerful soldiers
00:51Or Earth's last chance
00:53Against the spiral
00:56Zone rise
01:01Zone riders, looks like we're coming to a commercial
01:07Let's fight the zone
01:18Let's hit it, Zone riders
01:20We're right behind you, Commander
01:21Black Widows, you're going down for the count this time
01:30That's turning the light
01:38And Zone riders have broken through our defense perimeter
01:42How unfortunate for them
01:45Black Widows, attack!
01:51Overlord, the Zone riders know of our Mediterranean base
02:07They are heading straight for it
02:09Delay them, bandit
02:11I'm sending reinforcements
02:13Black Widows at 12 o'clock
02:15Spread out and make it count
02:29Look, like an assault, we even need this.
02:43Yippa!
02:44Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo!
02:48Suck on blue!
02:51Big reason back.
02:52Surf's up.
02:53You're down!
02:54We just might make it, Commander.
02:59Let's hope so, Cat.
03:00We've got to get Dr. Mikael Grigori out of Overlord's hands no matter what the cost.
03:05Commander, zoner reinforcements coming in.
03:08Ned, you and I will make a run for the base.
03:10Cat, give us covering fire.
03:16Tank, I need your help in keeping the Black Widows occupied.
03:19Yippa!
03:24You run now, Commander.
03:25Let's hope so, Ned.
03:26Use the artillery on them.
03:27Real fire's tougher than a kangaroo's kick.
03:28We can't make it through, sir.
03:29Pull out.
03:30Carriage is making a run for it.
03:31We can cut him off.
03:32Excellent.
03:33I'll be able to get some more.
03:34Let's hope so, Ned.
03:35I'll be able to get some more.
03:36You run now, Commander.
03:37Let's hope so, Ned.
03:38Use the artillery on them.
03:41Real fire's tougher than a kangaroo's kick.
03:44We can't make it through, sir.
03:45Pull out.
03:46Carriage is making a run for it.
03:48We can cut him off.
03:49Excellent.
03:53Courage is making a run for it.
03:57We can cut him off.
03:58Excellent.
04:00All right.
04:01Bandit and Dutchess tire, Commander.
04:03Look out! They've got you on a crossfire.
04:06Get out of here, Ned.
04:08No, not without you, sir.
04:19We gave it our best shot, but we can't get through.
04:21Now move it!
04:23We are getting away!
04:26And whose fault is that?
04:28Black Widows, do not pursue.
04:31Return to base.
04:33Overlord.
04:35Yes, Dr. Grigori.
04:37I have completed the experiments you ordered.
04:41Here are the results.
04:43Excellent.
04:45Return to your lab and await orders.
04:48Yes, Overlord.
04:51Overlord.
05:03Still no change, General?
05:04Only for the worse, I'm afraid, Dirk.
05:06The doctors say there isn't much hope.
05:08Without Dr. McHale Grigori's cure for virus A917, Dr. Lawrence has only a few days.
05:14Perhaps only a few hours left.
05:16Do you think Overlord knows how important Dr. Grigori is to us?
05:19Nah.
05:20He probably thinks Grigori's just another scientist who had the bad luck to be on Cypress when it was zoned.
05:25We tried getting him out with a frontal assault.
05:29The base was too heavily defended.
05:31Makes you wonder.
05:33Yeah.
05:34Overlord must be planning a major operation.
05:37Just our blooming luck.
05:39Surely there must be a weak point in his defenses somewhere.
05:42People are the weak link in any defense.
05:44Let's run a background profile on Overlord's top guns.
05:47Oh, you're grasping at straws again, Ben.
05:49We've been over these profiles a million times.
05:57There's always something new to see if you use fresh eyes, Commander.
06:00Look. Bandit's brother, Mustafa.
06:03He disappeared during the desert wars and Bandit hasn't seen him since.
06:07Ned, if you ignore his dark coloring, he looks very much like you.
06:14Or you could reverse that thought, Katerina.
06:16You could say Ned looks a lot like Mustafa.
06:20Ah, yeah.
06:22Tomorrow at dawn, we will make a surprise attack on the non-zone territory of Istanbul.
06:32This operation is important to my global strategy.
06:36Each of you has a crucial assignment.
06:39Timing is everything.
06:41Nothing must go wrong.
06:45Bandit, would it be too much trouble for you to pay attention?
06:49I heard every word, Overlord.
06:53Then what is your problem?
06:56This part of the world reminds me of my brother.
06:59We were children here.
07:02Mustafa is gone.
07:05You shall confine your thoughts to the present and tomorrow's operation.
07:10Of course, Overlord.
07:12Mustafa, if you were only here with me, my brother, together, we could conquer the world.
07:23Bandit, a coded message by courier for you from Morocco.
07:27The message is scramble.
07:29Of course it is.
07:31This cube must have come from someone in my old terrorist network.
07:37Bandit, this is Abdullah.
07:39I have news of your brother, Mustafa.
07:41He lives.
07:42He has been seen here in Morocco.
07:44In the Casbah.
07:45I swear it is true.
07:48No, Bandit.
07:49I cannot let you go to Morocco.
07:52I need you here.
07:54It appears that Bandit is deliberately disobeying your orders, Overlord.
08:13So I see, Crook.
08:15Bring him back.
08:16Oui.
08:17And if he resists, bring him.
08:21Avec plaisir, Overlord.
08:22With pleasure.
08:23Not much further.
08:24Your brother hides in the shop of a rug merchant on this street.
08:25There.
08:26I have done my job, Bandit.
08:27Pay me, and I will be gone.
08:29Be sure this bag of gold is well earned.
08:40Mustafa.
08:43You are all right?
08:44Be sure this bag of gold is well-earned.
08:56Mustafa!
08:58My brother, is it you?
09:01Is it really you?
09:06Mustafa, speak!
09:08Mustafa!
09:10Who are you?
09:12Khabib, a doctor.
09:14A doctor?
09:16What is wrong with my brother?
09:18Why is he so weak?
09:20It is a rare virus.
09:22I have friends at the government hospital.
09:24They secretly tested your brother's blood.
09:26They say the virus is called A917.
09:30They say only one man has the knowledge to save Mustafa.
09:34Give me a name. I will find him.
09:36Gregory.
09:38Dr. Mikael Gregory.
09:40I know that man.
09:42Do not fear my brother.
09:44I will bring him to you.
09:46Greetings, Munami.
09:50You have no idea how delighted I am to see your bandit.
09:56Please, do not fear any of you.
09:58You are all my prisoners.
10:02We did not count on this development.
10:04The man and the commander are in big trouble.
10:06On your feet, we will take a trip, mes amis.
10:09A trip to the Spiral Zone.
10:17Stay tuned.
10:19The Zone Riders will be back.
10:21And now we return with more Spiral Zone action.
10:27Overlord is looking forward to seeing you, bandit.
10:33He does not deal lightly with deserters.
10:35And those who help them.
10:37Crook.
10:39My brother is too ill to travel.
10:41Leave him here.
10:43That I cannot do, Munami.
10:45Move.
10:49Very well.
10:50But if anything happens to my brother,
10:53you will pay, Munami.
11:02Zone Riders!
11:13You need to help him too.
11:17Get out of there.
11:19Watch my ass.
11:21Move.
11:35orter Да.
11:37Oh, dang it.
11:39Give them cover-fire!
11:44Sacre bleu!
11:46Two more zone riders on the alley-roof!
11:56Quickly, doctor!
11:58My rooms are not that far! That way!
12:16Good! Forget it! We can't win!
12:19Then we must withdraw now!
12:28Hold your fire!
12:38If Crook doesn't return, Overlord might increase his base security.
12:42That's something we don't need!
12:44We could have taken him!
12:45Another time!
12:47I sure hope Bandit makes it.
12:49First time I ever rooted for one of the bad guys.
12:58Easy, my brother. Soon you will be well and strong.
13:04I promise you!
13:06He must have the cure quickly, or it will be too late.
13:10There... there is no time to lose!
13:13I will return with Dr. Grigori!
13:23You think you can do it in time for Dr. Grigori to save Dr. Lawrence, Commander?
13:27Let's hope so, Ned.
13:29That Bandit is one tough rotten apple, sir.
13:32A tough rotten apple with only one salt spot at the core.
13:36His brother.
13:37I guess even the darkest heart has to feel affection for someone, eh?
13:41Good thing Bandit didn't catch on to these voice modifiers and disguises.
13:44Or that affection would have turned to hate.
13:47One thing helped, Commander.
13:48What's that, Ned?
13:49Genuine down-under acting talent.
13:57...
14:19...
14:24Dutchess Dyer to Overlord.
14:34Report, Dutchess.
14:36No sign of any craft out here.
14:38The radar image we picked up must have been incorrect.
14:43For your sake, I hope so.
14:46Continue watching for anything unusual.
14:54You are going back for Bandit, and this time, he won't escape.
14:58Because I am going with you.
15:01Quickly, to the vehicles.
15:24Oh, I have no time for this.
15:38We'll take the stairs.
15:48Dr. Metal Gregorin, come with me.
15:52Yes.
16:05Hurry, Doctor.
16:06There is still far to go.
16:13It's Bandit. Get him!
16:16Overlord, Bandit is headed out of the zone.
16:19So he is here.
16:20Excellent.
16:22We won't have far to go to catch him.
16:25And I will personally lead the pursuit.
16:28Don, we should be attacking Istanbul.
16:32Don, we should be attacking Istanbul.
16:52My plans are ruined.
17:02Here he comes, and he's got company.
17:08Give him cover.
17:10You got it, Commander.
17:11Fire!
17:13Fire!
17:30Soul Riders!
17:31Attack!
17:31I never thought there would be a day when I would be grateful to Soul Riders.
17:38Where am I here?
17:41On your way to save my brother's life, Dr. Grigori.
17:45For his sake and yours, I hope you can.
17:51Dr. Habib! Mustafa! Mustafa!
17:55I'm afraid they're not here, mate.
17:58Zone Rider! Where have you taken my brother?
18:02He needs help! This man can save him!
18:05I'm sorry, Bendy. Your brother never came back from the desert wars.
18:09But I saw him! I spoke with him!
18:13You saw what you wanted to see. You heard what you wanted to hear.
18:17A trick!
18:19We had no choice. We needed Grigori to save Dr. Lawrence.
18:35Did you see that?
18:43Stay here, Doc. I'll be back as soon as I get him.
18:46Young man, if what you say is true, let him go.
18:51How's that?
18:52My mind is clouded, but still I know this.
18:57Saving another life is more important than pursuing that troubled soul.
19:06Commander, Bendy got away.
19:08Dr. Grigori is with me.
19:10Ned, I'm afraid we're stuck in a standoff here.
19:13Commander, I've got an idea that might turn the tide.
19:16Go for it, Ben.
19:38Ready? Fire!
19:40Fire!
19:53Restraw!
20:02Overlords, down!
20:03Not for long. Look!
20:10You saved me from being captured, Bandit!
20:12For that I shall forgive your deserts...
20:13...this time!
20:19You saved me from being captured, Bandit!
20:21For that I shall forgive your deserts...
20:24...this time!
20:35I say, Zone Riders, I owe you my life.
20:38And you in particular, Ned.
20:40General McFarlane told me how you masqueraded as Bandit's brother.
20:44Well, it had to be done, Doc.
20:46Truth is, part of me feels kind of sorry for that Bandit, Blug.
20:50Sorry for that creep?
20:52Beneath his hate, Bandit loved his brother.
20:55It is a pity that Bandit's brotherly love does not extend to the rest of mankind.
21:00Who knows? If it had, maybe he'd have been a great man.
21:05Mustapha!
21:09My brother, I promise you that someday I will make their courage and the Zone Riders pay!
21:22Mustapha!
21:24I will offend you!
21:26We'll be right back with more Spiral Zone action.
21:35And now we return with more Spiral Zone adventure.
21:37Earth's most powerful soldiers fight the Spiral Zone!
21:50Our world calls for courage, peace and freedom.
21:58We love stone!
21:59We love stone!
22:02We will fight!
22:03On our honor, what is right!
22:06We'll defend, fight the Zone!
22:09Zone Riders!
22:10Earth's most powerful soldiers!
22:13Our Earth's last chance against the Spiral Zone!
22:22Spiral Zone!
22:23We will end up with more Spiral Zone!
22:24We will end up with more Spiral Zone!
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