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#71: VRT 219 "New World Order".

Features Footage from (bold = new):
Shaider, episodes 1 & 18; Spielban, episodes 1, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 15, 17, 21, 27, 31, 33, 35, & 37; and Metalder, episode 1.

The complete program, from opening to end of end credits, lasts roughly 21:16;12.

Opening is about 1:00; by itself.

Ending is about 0:30; by itself.


Opening Credits

Source Description Edit Note
METALDER #01.

Zoom in on Ziktor Tower.

Recycled; transitions in.

VRT 207.

Karl Ziktor morphs into Grimlord, teleporting up to his Dark Fortress above, which floats through the virtual dimension.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #21.

Close on General Ivar talking with arms raised, then lowers them, and points forth.

Recycled; plays in reverse; Altered to fit sparkle-screen.

SHAIDER #01.

The Dark Fortress floats through the virtual dimension.

Recycled; transitions in

SPIELBAN #27.

Close on General Ivar nod-talking as he puts his left arm across his chest, and bows.

Recycled and trimmed insert; Altered to fit sparkle-screen.

SPIELBAN #33.

A motorcycle flashes, then shimmers pink, transforming into Cycletron.

Shimmering loops to extend the shot; Cuts before he finishes stretching out.

SPIELBAN #06.

Close on General Ivar, talking as he begins to raise his right arm.

Recycled; shortened; Altered to fit sparkle-screen; transitions out.

SPIELBAN #33.

Bikers spin donuts up close.

Transitions in; second shot is a single frame artifact of a cut shot.

SPIELBAN #33.

Pair of bikers spin more donuts in the garage.


SPIELBAN #33.

Bikers pop wheelies.


SPIELBAN #33.

Ryan mounts his motorcycle, and starts it up, as do the other bikers.

Cuts follow-up shot of exhaust pipe near license plate with Japanese text on it.

SPIELBAN #33.

The motorcycles start up and headlights light up, as Ryan rides forth, leading the horde of bikers in exiting the building, onto the streets.

Cuts before we see Japanese street signs; transitions out.

SPIELBAN #33.

Ryan rides his cycle in the lead of the biker gang, over a hill.

Altered to fit VR Lab screen; Cuts before they get too close to us.

SPIELBAN #33.

Ryan and the biker gang drive around a bend.

Altered to fit VR Lab screen.

SPIELBAN #33.

Ryan and the biker gang drive to our left down the street.

Altered to fit VR Lab screen.

SPIELBAN #33.

Ryan rides at the head of the biker gang as they turn to our right.

Altered to fit VR Lab screen; cuts before additional biker joins them.

SPIELBAN #33.

Ryan and the biker gang keep their motors running, as they head out on the highway, looking for adventure and whatever comes their way.

Altered to fit VR Lab screen.

SPIELBAN #33.

Ryan turns down a new street, and leads the biker gang down it.


SPIELBAN #33.

Ryan slows down as his fellow bikers pass him as they drive across a crosswalk.

Fades to black.

VRT 101.

Kaitlin & JB raise their glowing Virtualizers.

Recycled.

VRT 101.

J.B.'s VR transformation sequence.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #33.

Initialy glowing, VR JB punches the two Skugs holding him captive.

Trims start to remove transformation from counterpart.

VRT 101.

Kaitlin's VR transformation sequence.

Recycled from 201.

SPIELBAN #33.

Initialy glowing, VR Kaitlin poses.


SPIELBAN #31.

VR Kaitlin flips over the camera.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #17.

VR Kaitlin, lands, kicks a Skug, kicks a second Skug, rolls past a third Skug, then blocks the axe-swat by a fourth Skug, before gut-hitting yet another Skug and taking it down.

Partially recycled, but runs fully for first time.

SPIELBAN #17.

Engaged by two Skugs, VR JB punches one, then flips the second over.


SPIELBAN #33.

Cycletron paces forth.

Shortened; plays in reverse; used ahead of source.

SPIELBAN #33.

Cycletron races through VR JB, taking him down, then punches down the VR Kaitlins, before plowing through VR JB again. Cycletron paces away backwards, then turns and transforms back into motorcycle form, before teleporting away.

Shot 2 is partially recycled, but unaltered and in context; final shot teleport effect added.

SPIELBAN #33.

VR JB jerks his arm in frustration, as VR Kaitlin 2 glances down, picks up a helmet, and looks inside, spotting a red button within. She turns to her VR Trooper teammates, informing them of this and showing them the helmet. VR JB takes it and looks inside.

Cuts final shot before commercial bumper eyecatch appears onscreen.

SPIELBAN #33.

Inside the motorcycle helmet, a map of the city scrolls upward.

US backplate with Spielban footage inserted within (taken out of a VR Skybase monitor shot).

SPIELBAN #33.

VR JB looks inside the helmet.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #33.

Inside the motorcycle helmet, a map of the city scrolls upward.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #31.

Close on VR Kaitlin nod-talking and motioning her left hand.

Recycled; shortened; slowed.

SPIELBAN #33.

Inside the motorcycle helmet, a map of the city scrolls upward.

Recycled again.

SPIELBAN #33.

Inside the motorcycle helmet, a map of the city has one spot glowing red.

US helmet backplate, recycled Spielban footage inserted.

SPIELBAN #09.

Close on VR JB looking on.

Slowed; cuts before he looks upward.

SPIELBAN #31.

Close on VR Kaitlin nod-talking and motioning her left hand.

Recycled again but runs fully.

SPIELBAN #09.

Close on VR JB looking on.

Recycled; runs backwards.

SPIELBAN #37.

Close on VR Kaitlin, speaking with her hands in a defensive stance.


SPIELBAN #11.

Upward close on VR JB, nod-talking while looking skyward.


SPIELBAN #35.

VR Fighterbike flies in from the clouds.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #15.

VR JB flips and twists over the camera.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #35.

VR JB lands on the VR Fighterbike in midair and plainly flies forth.

Recycled; trimmed slightly.

SPIELBAN #33.

VR JB speeds the VR Fighterbike down an empty airstrip.

Transitions out.

SPIELBAN #33.

VR JB races the VR Fighterbike down an empty roadway.

Transitions in.

SPIELBAN #33.

VR JB smashes through a wall on his VR Fighterbike.


SPIELBAN #33.

VR JB parks his VR Fighterbike facing the gang of bikers, as Ryan gets a close-up and parks his bike. VR JB hops off his Fighterbike, posing in front of it as VR Kaitlin joins his side. He nod-talks and points forth, as does VR Kaitlin. Ryan responds, nod-talking, which causes VR JB to react.

Splits end of shot 4 for use in a minute; Cuts follow-ups of VR JB & VR Kaitlin fighting the bikers.

SPIELBAN #33.

Close on VR Kaitlin nod-talking.

Split from a few shots ago; mirror-flipped.

SPIELBAN #33.

Close on the motorcycle, just sittin' there.

Freeze-framed.

SPIELBAN #33.

VR Kaitlin whips out her Laser Pistol, clutches it with both hands and nod-talks, then aims it forth.

Cuts follow-ups of her firing on bikers.

SPIELBAN #33.

A motorcycle flashes, then shimmers pink, transforming into Cycletron.

Recycled, but first in context and unaltered.

SPIELBAN #33.

Close on VR Kaitlin nod-talking.

Recycled; trimmed to end.

SPIELBAN #09.

Skugs throw their axes forth.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #33.

VR Kaitlin twirls around stunned, coming to a stop in a crouch.

Pushed back from source position; fades out.

SPIELBAN #33.

Cycletron charges through VR JB, flipping him over.


SPIELBAN #33.

VR Kaitlin 2 lands and joins VR Kaitlin in fighting the Skugs.

Split.

SPIELBAN #33.

Continued, VR Kaitlins fight Skugs as VR JB keeps fighting Cycletron, soon grabbing his arm and holding as he nod-talks to the VR Kaitlins, who take down the last two Skugs.

Shot 1 is split from before; cuts final shot before the pair rush over to the quivering bikers in the background.

SPIELBAN #33.

Cycletron reverts into motorcycle mode.

Recycled, plays in reverse.

SPIELBAN #33.

VR JB rolls out of the doorway on his VR Fighterbike.


SPIELBAN #33.

A trio of Air Fighters fires while turning.

Recycled, per source.

SPIELBAN #35.

Smokes and spark burst out of the ground around VR JB riding his Fighterbike to our right.

Recycled; mirror-flipped.

SPIELBAN #33.

A Quantum Cruiser flies down through the clouds firing pink electricity.

Recycled, per source.

SPIELBAN #33.

An oil refinery explodes to bits.

Recycled, per source.

SPIELBAN #33.

VR JB, on his VR Fighterbike, raises his left arm, then reaches down.


SPIELBAN #33.

VR JB presses down on his blinking belt buttons.

Recycled, per source.

SPIELBAN #33.

Energy and electricity crackles about, as VR JB rides the Fighterbike while shimmering until he dematerializes.

Trims start so you don't see evil dude riding motorcycle.

SPIELBAN #33.

Trio of Air Fighters and a Quantum Cruiser are sucked into the virtual reality vortex.

Recycled, per source.

SPIELBAN #33.

Energy and electricity crackles about a quarry, as VR JB and Cycletron's motorcycle form begin to materialize.

Cuts before we see evil dude is riding the cycle.

SPIELBAN #33.

Trio of Air Fighters and a Quantum Cruiser are un-sucked out of the virtual reality vortex.

Recycled, per source.

SPIELBAN #33.

A single Air Fighter spins as it dives and fires bolts downward.

Recycled, per source.

SPIELBAN #33.

Dirt bursts and explosions erupt in the quarry around VR JB as he rides his Fighterbike through the flames. A Quantum Cruiser flies down through the clouds firing pink electricity. Suddenly VR JB throws himself from the cycle.

Recycled, per source.

SPIELBAN #10.

VR JB falls, rolls, and recovers.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #33.

Zoom out from VR JB as he readies his saber.

Cuts surrounding bits of evil dude on cycle.

SPIELBAN #33.

Quantum Cruiser fires to our upper right.

Recycled, per source.

SPIELBAN #33.

Shaky cam zoom in on VR JB being bombarded and engulfed by dirt bursts.

Recycled, per source.

SPIELBAN #33.

VR JB flings across the quarry, falling and rolling near some open flames.

Cuts before he recovers; cuts follow-up shots of him summoning Troopertron to destroy the air fleet.

VRT 208.

Ryan's VR transformation sequence, version 2.

Recycled.

SHAIDER #18.

Sharp zoom in on VR Ryan posing atop a cliff.


SPIELBAN #33.

The motorcycle twitches rapidly, then transforms back into Cycletron, who marches over to VR JB, grabs his saber, flips him over. VR JB then slashes at his leg, but unharmed, Cycletron swats him back, then tackles him and flips VR JB over into a ditch.

Splits final shot.

SPIELBAN #07.

A fleet of five Quantum Cruisers fly through the sky.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #01.

A trio of Air Fighters fly forth, viewed from a slightly downward angle.

Recycled.

SHAIDER #18.

Zoom out as VR Ryan poses to his right.


SPIELBAN #01.

Air Fighters swoop up and back down.

Recycled; Mirror-flipped.

SHAIDER #01.

VR Ryan pulls the trigger, causing his giant hologram double to do the same to the VR Shoulder Cannon, firing it forth.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #33.

A Quantum Cruiser is shot with a laser, exploding it.

Recycled, per source.

SPIELBAN #01.

Air Fighters swoop up and back down.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #01.

A big puffy explosion in midair.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #33.

VR JB gets out of the ditch, standing up, whipping out his Laser Pistol, firing up at Cycletron atop a hill, bursting him slightly, but he returns fire with equal results. VR JB falls briefly, but gets back up, leaps up into the air, kicks Cycletron in the neck, causing him to fall and roll. VR JB lands on his VR Fighterbike, whipping around his saber as Cycletron recovers and stands across the quarry from him. VR JB starts the Fighterbike up, Cycletron swings a chain, and VR JB fires lasers from his Fighterbike forth, bursting Cycletron, who then staggers back.

Shot 1 is split from earlier.

SPIELBAN #33.

VR JB whips saber around, extends the hilt into a second blade that fades from laser to solid, then both blades become laser charged, as he poses with it.

Recycled, per source (Sparkily colors from transformation sequence is overlayed into footage).

SPIELBAN #33.

Cycletron, body smoking, makes his way forth, only to suddenly spin around when VR JB makes his way on his VR Fighterbike with his Laser Lance in hand. Cycletron pauses and spreads arms, as VR JB stands up on his Fighterbike and energy slashes downward, striking Cycletron and causing him to crackle. Cycletron continues to walk forth, until VR JB speeds by him.


SPIELBAN #33.

VR JB pulls his Fighterbike to a stop, jolting him in his seat.

Recycled, per source; shot 1 is uncropped for a change, I guess they no longer fear promoting Suzuki?

SPIELBAN #33.

Cycletron collapses, and explodes massively, as VR JB remains on his VR Fighterbike in the foreground, holding his glowing Laser Lance horizontally the whole time.

Transitions out.

SHAIDER #01.

The Dark Fortress floats through the virtual dimension.

Recycled; transitions in

Ending Credits