- 7/4/2025
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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00:01Surrender, or pay the consequences.
00:06Earth's most powerful soldier, or Earth's last chance to fight the spirals of love.
00:15Darkness has fallen on the victims of the zone.
00:24Our world calls for courage, peace, and freedom.
00:34We must own.
00:37We will fight on our honor, but it's right.
00:42We'll defend, fight the zone, zone rise.
00:46Earth's most powerful soldier, or Earth's last chance against the spirals.
00:55Zone, spirals of love.
01:01Zone writers, looks like we're coming to a commercial.
01:07Let's fight the zone.
01:08Panthers, have a great chest.
01:14Thunderbros, answers to all.
01:15ان
01:38This is the last tribe, Overlord.
02:02We have nothing to worry about.
02:04Your plan is perfect.
02:06After that, base is under our control.
02:08Then those natives will help us maintain that control.
02:13Fire the zone pod!
02:14Hold the rocket launch, and there's something strange on our external monitor.
02:26Hold the rocket launch, and there's something strange on our external monitor.
02:40Look, the whole base has been surrounded by the zone.
02:44Call MCC.
02:46Amazon NASA base to MCC, come in.
02:50NASA, this is McFarlane.
02:51Exactly what's going on out there?
02:53The zone, sir. Overlord's coming.
02:55Hold them off as long as you can. McFarlane out.
02:58Sounds like they're going to need help in a big way, General.
03:01This looks like a job for the zone riders.
03:04Unfortunately, Commander Courage hasn't returned from his diplomatic assignment yet.
03:08I didn't think being diplomatic took up that much time.
03:11He was asked to give an additional report to the Agricultural Subcommittee at the UN.
03:16We've never had to go out on a mission without a commander before.
03:18Until Commander Courage returns, Lieutenant Jones will take over as your commander.
03:23If you're a commander now, Max, we'll have to make sure you don't get too power hungry.
03:28Dr. Lawrence is waiting to brief you in his laboratory.
03:32The explosives are being installed on the rocket now, Overlord.
03:35Excellent.
03:37We will use that rocket to knock out the UN's early warning satellite detection grid.
03:42Once it is gone, I can launch generator pods at will and zone the entire world.
03:48This is what we have so far from our reconnaissance satellite over the NASA facility.
03:53The generators have created this circular zone cloud hemming in the rest of the base,
03:57which remains unaffected by the zone.
04:00Why didn't Overlord zone the base as well?
04:02Overlord knows I designed a self-destruct mechanism to be placed in all electrical equipment at the base
04:07in case it ever came under zone attack.
04:09Tell us, Doctor. How does it operate?
04:11If it is exposed to the zone atmosphere, it will detonate automatically.
04:15If he has the base, what do you think Overlord is planning to do?
04:18And it's my belief he's going to use a rocket to destroy the early warning satellite detection grid.
04:23But he only has 24 hours until the launch window closes.
04:27Zone riders, I want you to leave immediately.
04:29Sir, the commander hasn't come back yet.
04:32Go on to your assigned coordinates and I'll have the commander meet up with you there.
04:35We're transmitting rendezvous coordinates now.
04:37That's a roger, MCC. We are receiving.
04:39Your team will be bringing your rimfire cannon, suit, and helmet.
04:43We'll be responsible for transporting the explosives, General.
04:46Tank Schmidt and Max Jones.
04:48I hope they don't hit any bumps in the road anywhere.
04:50Just get there as quickly as possible.
04:52Why don't you try and get some sleep, sir?
04:54Sounds like a good idea.
04:55I haven't slept for the past 36 hours.
04:58Call me when we get to the rendezvous.
05:00We've picked up Courage's plane on our long-range scanner.
05:07Good.
05:07Our friend Courage is going to be making a little unscheduled landing.
05:11Is everything there ready for him, Bandit?
05:14I have a warm welcome in store for the commander.
05:18Then by all means, give it to him, Bandit.
05:23I can't keep control. We're going down.
05:26I'll hold her steady while you bail out.
05:28Come on.
05:40You can do it, baby.
05:41All together.
05:58So the landing was a little bit rough.
06:21I don't see Dirk's plane anywhere.
06:44We can't make radio contact either.
06:46And the storm is getting worse.
06:49The controls are becoming difficult to...
06:51It's a wind shear!
07:00We can't take any risks.
07:02We've got to land.
07:03But we must keep looking for Dirk.
07:05We haven't any choice, Kat.
07:07We're going to have to wait until the storm blows over.
07:09You are right, Tank.
07:12Let's set her down.
07:20Let's just be careful dragging these explosives around.
07:24One force move and...
07:25McFarland to Zone Riders.
07:27We received your transmission regarding having to set down.
07:30We're at the rendezvous point.
07:32Don't wait for Commander Courage.
07:34Jones, you and Schmidt take the explosives.
07:36Kat, you and I can go north while they head for the base.
07:39Da, we'll see that Overlord is distracted.
07:42Come on, Tank.
07:44Let's hit the road.
07:45Don't hit it too hard, Max.
07:47You may blow up.
07:53Commander Courage is no match for my superior ability.
07:56I will have him within the hour.
07:59Good.
08:01The other Zone Riders will be out there looking for him.
08:05Take care of them.
08:06I can't think of a better way to spend an afternoon, Overlord.
08:10But I want Courage taken alive.
08:14Hero, it's Max.
08:15We found Dirk's plane.
08:17It's in pretty bad shape.
08:18We haven't been able to find any trace of Dirk.
08:20See you at the base.
08:26Let's take a break.
08:29Why?
08:30Getting a little wind at Max?
08:32Oh no, I thought you were looking a little tired.
08:35See, a good leader is always looking out for his men.
08:39Ah, thanks, Lieutenant.
08:43Hey, Tank.
08:46I am getting kind of hungry.
08:47Do you have any food?
08:49What do you mean?
08:50Why bring food when you can go and pick fresh bananas?
08:53What's your next strategy?
09:20Wait for it to die of old age?
09:21Will you stop with the jokes?
09:24Do something!
09:29Man, I should have timed you going up that tree.
09:32You might have set a record.
09:33Very funny.
09:34Let's just get going.
09:36I'm way ahead of you.
09:45Courage to Zone Riders.
09:46Come in, Zone Riders.
09:49Interference.
09:49What is the matter, Courage?
09:51No one to protect you.
09:53Let us see how tough you are without a gun at your side.
09:56Start running!
09:57Come in.
10:21Yeah!
10:22Not good enough, Courage!
10:52It's a dead end!
10:59We're going to have to turn around and go back the other way!
11:03That's going to take too long!
11:05We have no other choice!
11:07We have to get to the base and stop Overlord from launching that rocket!
11:12Get them!
11:22I'm coming, Courage!
11:29There is no escape!
11:33No escape!
11:34No escape!
11:35No escape!
11:40No escape!
12:03Stay tuned. The Zone Riders will be back.
12:20And now we return with more Spiral Zone action.
12:50Well, if it isn't my two favorite Zone Riders, Schmidt and Jones, hand over your weapons.
13:01Cheer up.
13:03Come on, drop them. Now.
13:06We'll have to do it, Tank. They've got numbers on their side.
13:09Look, there's Overlord.
13:11Come on, Jones. Do you expect me to give a hoot if you blow up that stupid Zone cycle?
13:21You will if I shoot at the explosives on that stupid cycle, because if I do, they'll blow us all the way to New York City.
13:29You're bluffing, Jones.
13:30Just try me, monster face.
13:41I'll get you.
13:47I think we lost them, Tank.
13:50Yeah.
13:51Well, let's stop and check the explosives.
13:56You weren't really going to blow us up, were you, Max?
13:59Look, I do what I have to do. You got a problem with that?
14:03About you blowing me into little pieces? Not at all.
14:06Because I'm in charge, and why are you being so agreeable all of a sudden?
14:10I have decided to turn over a new lead. Happy, Max?
14:15Suspicious, Tank.
14:30Schmidt and Jones managed to slip through our fingers, Overlord.
14:33Fools. I give you a simple ambush, and you incompetents managed to botch it up.
14:38Fortunately, the rocket is nearly ready, but where is courage?
14:50Ach-ya!
14:52Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
14:54Ah-ha-ha-ha! I have you now.
15:13Here I am!
15:20Blast you, cut-heads!
15:23Blast you, cut-heads!
15:39According to our monitors, the Zone Riders are approaching the base.
15:42That means we must move up the launch time.
15:46All right, then.
15:47Reaper, slow them down!
15:57Slow them down? How do you expect me to do that?
16:01What was that, Reaper?
16:03Uh, I said, uh, you can expect me to do that.
16:06Haven't caught me yet, Bandit.
16:10Well, we will see about that.
16:18Ah-ha!
16:24Ah!
16:25The time for games is over, Courage!
16:28Where are you, Courage?
16:42Bandit! Over here!
16:44Hired yet?
16:46What?
16:48Stupid American gun!
16:51Aw.
16:52Ah!
16:54Oh, no!
16:55The power cells are empty, Bandit.
16:58You should have counted your shots.
17:00I did.
17:01Shoot an unarmed man?
17:03That's just what I would expect from a Zone Rider!
17:06Don't worry.
17:07I'm not gonna kill you.
17:08As long as you behave.
17:10Drop your pack.
17:11Don't sacrifice yourself for a madman like Overlord.
17:15Overlord is the one who will rid this planet of evil.
17:18You are the madman!
17:20I am fighting for order in the world.
17:22A more peaceful future.
17:24Overlord!
17:25Overlord!
17:41Goodbye for good.
17:44Dirt Courage!
17:46Stop!
17:47Keep him alive.
17:48I have plans for him.
17:50Quickly, Reaper.
17:51We haven't much time.
17:54You don't look well, Courage.
18:03Perhaps a little zoning will make you feel better.
18:07Get him!
18:08Regroup, you fools.
18:34We must get back to the base.
18:36This blackout flare were to the trick.
18:38Everyone back to intruder!
18:41I don't think you're going anywhere, Bandit.
18:45Let's get out of here, Bandit.
18:46Almost there.
18:53It looks like they're almost ready to launch.
18:58I think you're right.
19:00We'd better hurry.
19:01Himmel!
19:03Great.
19:04What do we do now?
19:05I'll stay and hold them off as long as I can.
19:08Uh, no, you go ahead.
19:10I'll stay here and hold them off.
19:12No, I can take care of them.
19:13You go!
19:14Listen, I'm in charge here, and I decide who goes anywhere.
19:18You go!
19:18Oh!
19:19Mags!
19:21Mags!
19:26Overlord, I found them.
19:33We have them pinned down.
19:35Excellent.
19:37I'm on my way to help you deal with them.
19:40Tank, go on to the rocket.
19:45We'll both get to the rocket, but we only need one cycle.
19:51This should slow them down.
19:59That's two less zone riders.
20:10It's the real fire.
20:15And the commander.
20:16We may be too late.
20:18Look over there.
20:23Duchess, radio the base and tell them to fire the rocket.
20:27And meet me at intruder.
20:28Three, two, one.
20:32Blast off.
20:35The zone riders have failed.
20:37Nothing can stop me now.
20:39There it goes, commander.
20:42I'll try to bring it down with my laser.
20:44Go, Nero.
20:47Locking on.
20:56The rocket has been completely destroyed by the zone riders.
20:59They have left for mission command center.
21:05They have won this time.
21:07But there will always be a next time.
21:15Nero, that was some good shooting.
21:17But Tank, Max, what held the two of you up?
21:21Oh, you know Max.
21:22First he wanted to have something to eat.
21:24Then he took the wrong way and...
21:27Me?
21:27You were the one doing the tree climbing.
21:30We'll be right back with more Spiral Zone action.
21:40And now we return with more Spiral Zone adventure.
21:42Earth's most powerful soldiers fight the Spiral Zone.
21:54Our world calls for courage, peace, and freedom.
22:02We will fight on our honor, what is right.
22:10We'll defend, fight the zone.
22:14Spiral Riders, Earth's most powerful soldiers.
22:18Or Earth's last chance against the Spiral Zone.
22:24Spiral Zone.
22:27Spiral Zone.
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