Lion-Man (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1973, Lion-Man is an action & adventure series.
What it’s about. Fuun Lion-Maru, translated as Storm Cloud Lion Maru, was a tokusatsu series that aired in Japan in 1973. It was the second series in the Lion-Maru trilogy, and featured a third Maru-like character named Black Jaguar. This Lion-Maru is deemed "the Rolling Tempest Ninja Warrior." This series was popularized in Brazil as Lion Man in 1989, the only other country besides Japan to show the 25 episodes of this series.
Who’s in it. Lion-Man stars Ryoko Miyano as Shinobu/Shizue, Tsunehiro Arai as Sankichi/Taro, Masaki Hayasaki as Hyoba/Black Jaguar and Yoshitaka Fukiuhima as Tora Jonosuke Jr., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Lion-Man sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lion-Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lion-Man 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 Lion-Man (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lion-Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lion-Man worth watching?
- Lion-Man holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lion-Man?
- Lion-Man stars Ryoko Miyano, Tsunehiro Arai, Masaki Hayasaki, Yoshitaka Fukiuhima and Tooru Ootai.
- When was Lion-Man released?
- Lion-Man was released in 1973.