Zebraman (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6.3

Zebraman poster

Released in 2004, Zebraman is an action and comedy film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 115 minutes.

What it’s about. A failure as a teacher and a familyman, Shinichi tries to escape everyday live by dressing up as the superhero "Zebraman". Although the TV series was canceled after only 6 episodes, this cannot stop him from acting out his escapist fantasy in a self made zebra-suit. He gets more then he could ever wish for when his black-and-white dressed alter-ego seems to be the only thing to stand between absolute (green) evil and a happy ending.

Who’s in it. Zebraman stars Show Aikawa as Zebraman, Kyoka Suzuki as Kana Asano, Yui Ichikawa as Midori, Shin'ichi's daughter and Koen Kondo as Segawa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Zebraman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Eternal Family and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zebraman page.

If you liked it. Fans of Zebraman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Zebraman (2004)?
In US, Zebraman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Zebraman worth watching?
Zebraman holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Zebraman?
Zebraman stars Show Aikawa, Kyoka Suzuki, Yui Ichikawa, Koen Kondo and Atsuro Watabe.
When was Zebraman released?
Zebraman was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.