: Joe and Takeshi stumble upon a plot involving the elusive Butterfly gang.
: The "Butterfly Men" offer a visually striking contrast to the series’ more industrial or animal-themed villains.
: The dynamic between the "cool" Polimar and the "goofy" Takeshi/Joe duo provides the perfect comedic relief. Series Quick Facts Original Run Oct 1974 – Mar 1975 Total Episodes Studio Tatsunoko Production Creator Tatsuo Yoshida
In this episode, our hero Takeshi Yoroi faces off against a bizarre new threat: the . Like many episodes in the series, the story blends detective work with high-octane martial arts. Takeshi, working undercover as the bumbling assistant to private investigator Joe Kuruma, must investigate a series of mysterious crimes linked to these winged villains. The episode highlights the classic Polimar formula:
: When the situation gets dire, Takeshi secretly dons his Polymet helmet.