---
title: "Zebraman"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/zebraman-2004"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 36223
imdb_id: "tt0388556"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 115
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 95
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Zebraman (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/zebraman-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Zebraman" (2004).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented names, dates, numbers, etc.
No spoilers in the first sentence.
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Tone: Meticulous archivist, neutral, encyclopedic.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Zebraman
Year: 2004
Release Date: 01/30/2004 (JP)
Genres: Comedy, Action, and Science Fiction
Runtime: 1h 55m
Rating: G
Synopsis: A down-and-out schoolteacher receives the calling to become the real life personification of an old television superhero, Zebraman.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        Zebraman is a 2004 film. It is a comedy, action, and science fiction movie. The runtime is 1 hour and 55 minutes. It was released in Japan on January 30, 2004. The film is rated G. The story follows a down-and-out schoolteacher. This teacher receives a calling to become the real life personification of an old television superhero named Zebraman.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | SBS On Demand | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Takashi Miike
- **Networks / Studios**: Toei Company, TBS, Toei Video Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Show Aikawa** as *Shinichi Ichikawa / Zebraman*
- **Kyoka Suzuki** as *Kana Asano*
- **Atsuro Watabe** as *Oikawa*
- **Yui Ichikawa** as *Midori Ichikawa*
- **Koen Kondo** as *Segawa*
- **Ren Osugi** as *Kuniharu Kuroda*
- **Makiko Watanabe** as *Yukiyo Ichikawa*
- **Kumiko Aso** as *Clerk*
- **Ryo Iwamatsu** as *Kanda*
- **Teruyoshi Uchimura** as *Ippongi*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Zebraman online?
Zebraman is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Zebraman worth watching?
Zebraman holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 95 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Zebraman and when was it released?
Zebraman is a feature film with a runtime of 115 minutes. It was released in 2004. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Zebraman?
Zebraman was directed by Takashi Miike.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Zebraman — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/36223)

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