Dark Soldier: D
“Enter a world of terror with Dark Soldier D!”
Series Overview
Kawamata is a psychotic soldier who fell in with the Russian Special Operation Forces. It was at this time that Kawamata became the guinea pig for this secret scientific research organization. The Russians wanted to ensure that they were ahead of the U.S. in the arms race, and used this organization to develop a mobile combat suit, armed to the teeth with all kinds of weapons imaginable. During his tenure on the project, Kawamata met Matsuzaki, a twisted scientist who was kicked out of Japan for unscrupulous practices. Matsuzaki became lead engineer on the combat suit project and coded Kawamata’s thought impulses into the control mechanism, so only he can operate the walking arsenal. But when Communist Russia collapsed, Kawamata and Matsuzaki stole the armored battle suit and snuck it into Japan.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 3 Episodes
30 min per episode
1998 – 1998
Premiered: Thu, Jan 1, 1998
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Act 3”
Sergei and his commandos arrived in Japan to kill Kawamata for stealing one of Russia’s combat suits. Meanwhile, Kawamata’s limbs were replaced by the government. In addition, he began to feel sick and tired of fighting for the government and chose Iba as his successor to the combat suit. Sergei arrived at Kawamata’s home and successfully killed him despite Iba’s attempts to protect his mentor. Suddenly, another meteor appeared and was secured by Sergei’s commandoes, but in a freak accident, the meteor thawed from its confinement and the ooze infected Sergei turning him into the Combat Suit Monster and went on a rampage and ate the other commandos. Now it was up to Iba to fight this beast. The end of the movie ended in a cliffhanger, where Kawamata’s brain is preserved for study; further denying him any peace even after death.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Junya Okabe
Junya Okabe, Shojiro Kasai, Toshinobu Oni
Mike Verta
Takahide Shibanushi
Department Leadership Roster
Takahide Shibanushi
Director of Photography
Junya Okabe
Director
Mike Verta
Original Music Composer
Junya Okabe
Screenplay
Shojiro Kasai
Screenplay
Toshinobu Oni
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Dark Soldier: D about?
Kawamata is a psychotic soldier who fell in with the Russian Special Operation Forces. It was at this time that Kawamata became the guinea pig for this secret scientific research organization. The Russians wanted to ensure that they were ahead of the U.S. in the arms race, and used this organization to develop a mobile combat suit, armed to the teeth with all kinds of weapons imaginable. During his tenure on the project, Kawamata met Matsuzaki, a twisted scientist who was kicked out of Japan for unscrupulous practices. Matsuzaki became lead engineer on the combat suit project and coded Kawamata’s thought impulses into the control mechanism, so only he can operate the walking arsenal. But when Communist Russia collapsed, Kawamata and Matsuzaki stole the armored battle suit and snuck it into Japan.
How many seasons does Dark Soldier: D have?
Dark Soldier: D comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Dark Soldier: D?
Key cast members in Dark Soldier: D include Daisuke Nagakura, Masanori Machida, Hiroshi Shimizu, Mayumi Kousoka, Hideki Shirakuni.
Who created or directed Dark Soldier: D?
Dark Soldier: D was developed and directed by Junya Okabe.