The Defender (1995): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1995, The Defender is a notable film directed by Kazuya Konaka.

What it’s about. Computer engineer Takashi notices that a microchip is protruding fro his head. He contacts a notorious hacker for help. Meanwhile, Takashi's world is turning upside down. He's robbed at knifepoint & then chased through the crowded Tokyo streets by a giant. Or maybe not. Perhaps the microchip is only making him think these things are happening. Soon he realizes there's a connection between all the bizarre traumas and a girl named Masami. Seemingly, all his troubles started when she visited his repair shop and asked him to fix her cd rom-unit. Eventually Takashi finds himself psychically linked to the girl. As it turns out, they are secret government-made humanoids, programmed to live undetected within society an then - when the need should arise - they are activated as professional fighters; The action of the movie itself plays like the Defender arcade game.

Who’s in it. The Defender stars Toshiro Yanagiba as Takashi Ito, Tomorowo Taguchi as Edge and Shiro Sano as Wizard.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Defender page.