Flying Saucer War Bankid (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Series · ★ 6

Flying Saucer War Bankid poster

Released in 1976, Flying Saucer War Bankid is an action & adventure, kids and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. Flying Saucer War Bankid is a tokusatsu series made by Toho. The series, consisting of 26 episodes, is a co-production with Nippon Television, and aired in Japan starting on October 3, 1976 until March 23, 1977. The series follows the titular Bankids, brightly colored superheroes, who fight invaders from the planet Bukimi.

Who’s in it. Flying Saucer War Bankid stars Eiji Okuda as Noboru Tenma / Bankid Pegasus, Tomohiro Tanabe as Ryuuichi Uzaki / Bankid Dragon, Tatsuyuki Tsuji as Ryuuji Uzaki / Bankid Rabbit and Akinori Umezu as Ichiro Ushijima / Bankid Ox, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Flying Saucer War Bankid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flying Saucer War Bankid page.

If you liked it. Fans of Flying Saucer War Bankid tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Flying Saucer War Bankid (1976)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flying Saucer War Bankid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Flying Saucer War Bankid worth watching?
Flying Saucer War Bankid holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, kids and sci-fi & fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Flying Saucer War Bankid?
Flying Saucer War Bankid stars Eiji Okuda, Tomohiro Tanabe, Tatsuyuki Tsuji, Akinori Umezu and Yoshie Suzuki.
When was Flying Saucer War Bankid released?
Flying Saucer War Bankid was released in 1976.