History Series / Akumaizer3

* LighterAndSofter: The show become a lot lighter midway through, with more light-hearted and less serious plotlines for each episode, more comedic moments and [[TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers Gabra turning into an ostrich]]. At least until the [[CerebusSyndrome final two episodes]]...

The series premiered on Tuesday October 7, 1975 at 7:30, and ran for 38 episodes in that timeslot on NET, now known as TV Asahi. After its conclusion, it received a sequel series in the form of ''Series/ChoujinBibyun'', which saw the Akumaizer 3 possessing a trio of humans to grant them their power to fight against invading {{Youkai}}. It was also notable for using rejecting ''Franchise/KamenRider'' designs for its three main heroes.

* HeelRaceTurn: The end result of the Akumaizer 3's efforts to make peace between humans and demons is [[spoiler:the Peace Party taking power in Downworld and ending their war against humankind, leaving Mezalord and Geberu as the only demons left.]]

* TheRemnant: [[spoiler:Mezalord and Geberu become this at the end of the series, in an ironic of the Akumaizer 3's [[LaResistance position]] at the start of the series. After the Akuma Clan reforms offscreen, their forces become the only members of the pro-war side still active.]]

* BigBadassBattleScene: Happens in #37 where [[spoiler:The Akumaizer 3 and Peace Party Four People battle Mezalord and the horde of {{Mooks}} he's assembled.]]

* BittersweetEnding: ''Akumaizer 3'' ends with [[spoiler: the Akuma Clan reformed and Mezalord and Geberu defeated, but the Akumaizer 3 having had to sacrifice themselves to defeat the latter. And the [[TheManBehindTheMan real mastermind]] is [[KarmaHoudini still out there]].]]

* FantasticRacism: A recurring theme is the Akumaizer 3 having to deal with prejudice from humans due to their demonic appearances.

* LighterAndSofter: The show become a lot lighter midway through, with more light-hearted and less serious plotlines for each episode, more comedic moments and [[TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers Gabra turning into an ostrich]]. At least until the [[DarkerAndEdgier final two episodes]]...

* NotQuiteDead: The heroes think they've killed [[BigBad Mezalord]] at several points in the show, but he always comes back.

The series premiered on Tuesday October 7, 1975 at 7:30, and ran for 38 episodes in that timeslot on NET, now known as TV Asahi. After it's conclusion, it received a sequel series in the form of ''Series/ChoujinBibyun'', which saw the [[spoiler:spirits of the]] Akumaizer 3 possessing a trio of humans to grant them their power to fight against invading {{Youkai}}. It was also notable for using rejecting ''Franchise/KamenRider'' designs for its three main heroes.

While virtually obscure internationally and nowhere near as popular as programs such as ''Franchise/KamenRider'' or ''Franchise/SuperSentai'', ''Akumaizer 3'' is still quite popular in its home country and remains renowned today. All three of them [[spoiler:plus a new Zaiderbeck]] appear in updated forms in ''Film/KamenRiderXKamenRiderWizardAndFourzeMovieWarUltimatum'' [[AdaptationalVillainy (but as the bad guys)]]. It is also currently one of the shows available on Toei's Tokusatsu World [=YouTube=] channel. The first episode can be viewed [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu8AHhMWA4k here]].

* ShoutOut: Received a reference in ''Anime/LuckyStar'', where it's opening theme was sung by Konata Izumi as the second ending theme.

* AlasPoorVillain: [[spoiler:Majorka, sister of Darunia, who was only working for Mezalord because he planted circuits in both her and Darunia's heads which would torture the other sister if one of them did anything to defy him. When she's fatally wounded in battle, Majorka allows herself to die so Darunia can go help the Akumaizer 3.]]

* BittersweetEnding: ''Akumaizer 3'' ends with [[spoiler: the Akuma Clan defeated, but the three heroes having had to sacrifice themselves to defeat their final monster.]]

* FriendOrIdolDecision: In the second episode, Mezalord reveals to Xavitan that his human mother is still alive and in the custody of the Akuma Clan, and threatens to kill her unless Xavitan rejoins the Akuma Clan. [[spoiler:Xavitan chooses to keep fighting, after his mother encourages him and says she would rather die than see her son give up.]]

* HornsOfVillainy: Whereas the Akumaizer 3 lack horns despite being demons, most of the villainous demons in the Akuma Clan have them atop their head.

* MonsterOfTheWeek: Each episode features a different demon of the Akuma Clan sent out to either take down the Akumaizer 3 or wreak havoc on the surface. Zig-zagged in that some of them last for more than one episode.

* OurDemonsAreDifferent: In this case, they're a race of monsters who converted themselves into {{Cyborg}}s in order to live underground.

* TokenHeroicOrc: Initially the Akumaizer 3 are the only heroic demons, but later on they're joined by Darunia and the Demon Peace Party.

!Tropes:

* WouldHurtAChild: The members of the Akuma Clan have no compunction with hurting or even killing children should the situation call for it. Hell, some of their plans even involve putting children in harms way.

''Akumaizer 3'' (アクマイザー3 Akumaizā Surī) is {{Toku}} television series created by Creator/ShotaroIshinomori and produced by Toei Company.

The series premiered on Tuesday October 7, 1975 at 7:30, and ran for 38 episodes in that timeslot on NET, now known as TV Asahi. After it's conclusion, it received a sequel series in the form of ''Choujin Bibyun'', which saw the spirits of the three Akumaizers possessing a trio of humans to grant them power to fight against invading {{Youkai}}. It was also notable for using rejecting ''Franchise/KamenRider'' designs for its three main heroes.

* WouldHurtAChild: The members of the Akuma Clan have no compunction with hurting or even killing children should the situation call for it. Hell, some of their plans even involve putting children in harms way.

!Tropes for its sequel series, ''Choujin Bibyun'':
* DemonicPossession: The three Choujin are each possessed by one of the spirits of the original Akumaizer 3.
* LighterAndSofter: Compared to its predecessor, ''Choujin Bibyun'' is a lot lighter in tone, with less threatening villains, much more comedy and more focus on children.
* {{Youkai}}: The MonsterOfTheWeek.

While virtually obscure internationally and nowhere near as popular as programs such as ''Franchise/KamenRider'' or ''Franchise/SuperSentai'', ''Akumaizer 3'' is still quite popular in its home country and remains renowned today. It is also currently one of the shows available on Toei's Tokusatsu World [=YouTube=] channel. The first episode can be viewed [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu8AHhMWA4k here]].

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* '''Xavitan''': TheLeader, a skilled fencer who was born to a human mother and demon father. As a result, when the Akuma Clan begins their attacks, Xavitan defects from them to protect humanity.
* '''Evil''': TheLancer and a proficient sharpshooter. He was originally one of two demons sent after Xavitan by the Akuma Clan, but after Xavitan saved him from being crushed by a boulder he defected to join his side.
* '''Gabra''': TheBigGuy, wields an EpicFlail in combat. He was the other demon sent after Xavitan, but joined his side after Xavitan spared his life after defeating him.

* BittersweetEnding: ''Akumaizer 3'' ends with [[spoiler: the Akuma Clan defeated, but the three heroes had to sacrifice themselves to defeat their final monster.]]

* CoolSword: The Akumaizer 3 all wield rapiers, as do many of the villains they fight

* ExpressiveMask: The helmets worn by Xavitan and Evil occasionally change expression to show how they are feeling.

* HeelFaceTurn: Evil and Gabra start off the first episode as part of the Akuma Clan, but turn good after Xavitan defeats and spares them.

* WeaksauceWeakness: Gabra is a water demon who has to continually drink water to keep his strength up. If his belly is pierced, he'll lose all the water he has stored and become weakened.